Public School Programs
Public schools are increasing offering programs to appeal to homeschooling families, from classes to educational materials to computer and distance learning. In most cases, students enrolled in these programs are considered public school students rather than homeschoolers. Learn more about these programs and decide if these are right for your family.
Public School Homeschool Programs
North Dakota Division of Independent Study Distance Learning Program
The mission of the Division of Independent Study is to provide a delivery system of distance education curricula in a manner consistent with sound educational practices. They provide elementary, middle, and high school supervised distance education curricula free of time and place constraints; an alternative educational program of instruction for learners through comprehensive course materials, individualized teacher comments, computer-assisted instructino, and online courses; licensed teachers; equitable educational opportunities for all students, including the opportunity to earn a high school diploma; one-on-one instruction, allowing an individual to work at his or her own pace; and new instructional technologies compatible with the distance education course. Home-educated students may earn a high school diploma by meeting the Division's requirement of 21 units of credit for high school graduation.
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