What is the difference between the Home School Academy and the 9-12 Independent Study Academy?
The main difference between the academies is the amount of parental participation required. In our K-12 Home School Academy, the K-12 parent is the primary educator. Parents have the primary responsibility to daily plan, teach, and record student progress in a state-aligned standards-based education. Parents have an opportunity to choose curriculum and resources relevant to their students needs. Visions provides the funding for approved curriculum and lessons. The parent works closely with a Credentialed Teacher (CT) assigned to the family to provide oversight to support state academic standards and student progress. The CT meets face-to-face with the parent and student at least once a month. The parent and student have access to their Credentialed Teacher between the visits by e-mail and/or phone contact for additional support. The Independent Study Academy is a home based, independent-study educational delivery model available to students in grades 9-12. The Credentialed Teacher (CT)
