Why IDEA?

Freedom and support—the best of both worlds.

IDEA helps families homeschool with flexibility, funding, and a supportive community. More Alaska families choose IDEA because it balances independence with practical, personalized support.

What Makes IDEA Different:

• Freedom & Choice: As a parent, you have the freedom to select your desired curriculum, schedule, and learning methods.

• Experienced Support: Our certified contact teachers, field reps, and staff are homeschoolers themselves, and they love helping other homeschoolers thrive.

• Funding & Resources: IDEA provides a $2,700 allotment per K–12 student each year, plus enrichment activities and preschool funding for siblings of enrolled K–12 students.

• By Homeschoolers, for Homeschoolers: IDEA is one of the only homeschool programs in the state that was founded by actual homeschooling parents, and the values held dear by those parents are still at the heart of everything IDEA does today.

• Personalized Local Service: Our contact teachers and staff at each office are known statewide for their above-and-beyond service.

• Community: As an IDEA family, you get access to a wide variety of workshops, events, clubs, and parent networks statewide.

• High School Options: Dual credit, accredited transcripts, graduation ceremonies, and more.

• Technology Support: Laptops, tablets, printers, software, online learning tools, and more.