I-DEA is an accredited, tuition-free K-12 public charter school where.....
You play an integral role in the education of your child.
With support from their I-DEA teacher, parents choose the curriculum, instructional strategies and assessment methods that best meet the needs of their child.
There are no out-of- pocket expenses for curriculum and resource choices available through our on-line catalogue.
Your child learns at home.
You provide your child’s instruction in the comfort of your home.
You and your child will receive ongoing communication and support from your I-DEA contact teacher.
As an I-DEA parent you have access to a variety of high quality on-line educational resources.
A computer, printer and internet access will be necessary while enrolled with I-DEA. You may use a
portion of your student allotment for monthly internet access fees, as well as the use of
an I-DEA computer and printer.
Technical support is available Monday – Friday to help with any computer problems and questions/repairs related to I-DEA equipment, e-mail or internet access.
Community Outings, Clubs and Activities – You will receive a monthly on-line newsletter announcing a variety of educational family outings, student clubs, programs, activities, parent workshops and meetings; not to mention a lot of helpful educational tips and resources!
You choose quality curriculum.
Curriculum: The I-DEA Online Catalog offer wide range of curriculum and materials.
Allotment: As the teaching parent, you choose the curriculum and materials that best meet your child’s needs. State funds are provided to I-DEA for each enrolled student. I-DEA establishes an allotment for the primary purpose of providing quality research-based curriculum and materials that support student learning.
Online Curriculum Catalog: Curricular materials are ordered through our online catalog, shipped directly to your home, and deducted from your allotment.
Guided Instruction: A portion of allotment funds may be used towards guided instruction in approved elective courses, such as music and dance lessons, or participation in recreational sports and physical fitness activities. In a traditional public school, classes such as PE, Music and Art are provided. Guided Instruction allows our families access to these same instructional opportunities.
Online Resources are provided for each student.
You provide individualized instruction to meet your child’s needs.
As the teaching parent, you can tailor your instruction and assessment to meet your child’s learning styles, academic level and interests.
Content Standards: All I-DEA courses are based on the Idaho State Content standards. Standards by grade level and subjects are provided by I-DEA and show what specific skills are to be taught in each grade for each subject area.
College credit – Allotment funds may be used to seek reimbursement for approved college credits for eligible high school Juniors and Seniors, through which they may receive dual credit for both high school and college. Courses are available in a classroom format on the college campus, or there are online options to maximize flexibility in scheduling.
You and your child are supported by caring experienced teachers.
Parents and certified teachers work together to provide the most effective educational experience for each student. Your contact teacher is available to assist you in the selection of curriculum and educational resources to best meet the needs and learning style of each child.
Educational Workshops and Support - I-DEA teachers provide live and virtual workshops for students and parents. The teachers are also available to assist families based on their needs.
Resource Centers - I-DEA has three Resource Centers located geographically around the state. The Resource Centers allow students to meet personally with their teachers, participate in workshops, take assessments, and participate in student-led portfolio conferences. Resource Centers have a library with a collection of educational books, videos, tapes, kits, and more that are available for checkout.
