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Starting Your Homeschool Journey in Alaska: A Guide

State Homeschool Guide

Homeschooling in Alaska

Understand Alaska’s homeschool laws, education options, funding opportunities, local support, and helpful learning resources.

Low Regulation Compulsory Ages 7-16 No Notice Required Funding Through Correspondence Programs
A family learning together in Alaska
At a glance

Homeschool Notice

No notice or intent to homeschool is required under Alaska’s independent homeschool option.

Required Testing

No standardized testing is required under the independent homeschool option.

Required Subjects

No state curriculum or specific subjects are mandated under the independent option.

Public Funding

Funding may be available through qualifying public correspondence programs.

Homeschool Options in Alaska

Alaska offers several ways to educate a child at home. Requirements depend on the option your family chooses.

Most flexible

Independent Homeschool

Best for: Families seeking flexibility and parental control

  • No approval or notice required
  • No required standardized testing
  • No state-mandated curriculum
  • Parent or guardian provides instruction
View official requirements
Publicly funded

Public Correspondence Program

Best for: Families wanting public-school support or possible funding

  • Enrollment in a public program
  • Individual Learning Plan
  • Certified teacher support
  • Testing requirements may apply
Explore homeschool programs
Private option

Home-Based Private School

Best for: Families choosing to operate under private-school requirements

  • Annual reporting to Alaska DEED
  • Records for 180 days of attendance
  • Testing in designated grades
  • Additional administrative responsibilities
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One-to-one support

Certified Tutor

Best for: Families seeking personalized instruction from a certified teacher

  • Instruction provided at home
  • Alaska-certified educator
  • Personalized pacing
  • Can support specific subjects or full instruction
Find a tutor

Educational Allotments

Families enrolled in qualifying public correspondence programs may receive a state-funded allotment for approved, non-sectarian educational materials and services. Funds may be handled through reimbursement or direct vendor payment.

CurriculumEducational suppliesVendor classesLearning services
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Sports and Extracurricular Activities

Students enrolled in a public correspondence program may be eligible to participate in interscholastic sports and extracurricular activities at their local public school when district requirements are met.

Build Your Alaska Homeschool Community

Find Other Families

  • Online homeschool groups and meetups
  • Co-ops and shared classes
  • Resource exchanges
  • Encouragement and support
Find homeschool groups
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Find Learning Resources

Explore different formats and providers to find resources that fit your child’s needs, interests, and learning style.

Find resources that fit your child
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Official Alaska Homeschool Resources

Alaska Homeschool InformationState library guidance on homeschooling in Alaska. Correspondence School AllotmentsOverview of public correspondence programs and funding. Homeschool Support ProvidersFind guidance, evaluations, planning help, and educational support. Extracurricular ProgramsBrowse sports, arts, STEM, outdoor, and enrichment options.

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