Idaho Families - Learn How You Can Access Individualized and Flexible Home-based Educational Programs for Free
Free Individualized Education
Every child has different capacities, interests and passions. We understand that students flourish when education is individualized to their unique needs. Harmony provides a variety of courses and programs for all ages, ensuring a truly customized learning experience. Idaho students who want to participate in the Harmony program for free do so by enrolling with a Harmony partner public school. Families also have the option to purchase a curriculum package directly from Harmony. This gives families the flexibility to learn at home, access online curriculum and attend on-site programs (where available).
HOW IT WORKS
Harmony maximizes flexibility for each parent to create a truly individualized educational plan for their children.
Funding is allocated for each student and may be used on a wide range of materials and/or activities that meet your student’s educational needs. Funding is first applied to required courses and then to elective courses, and remaining funds may be used for learning resources and/or activities.
Parents and students work with their mentor to customize the student’s educational plan.
- Select your core courses (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies). The cost of each core course will be deducted from a student’s total funding.
- Select elective courses (optional for K-6). The cost of each elective will be deducted from a student’s total funding.
- Request your educational resources. Any funds remaining after course selection will be available for educational resources, including SPED, 504, or for 3rd party providers. Parents may choose to be reimbursed for these materials and/or have Harmony purchase these.
- Request a laptop, if needed, as part of your educational resource package. Students may request technology that best serves their family. Please keep in mind that some courses may not be compatible with tablets and that the technical requirements for each course should be reviewed prior to making a selection.
Each Student’s Schedule Can Be Customized to Their Unique Needs!
With parent and mentor guidance, each student will create a personalized schedule, choosing their courses from a variety of different providers.With a mentor, parents create a Student Success Plan (SSP) to choose courses, curriculum, and resources to best meet the needs of each child. Harmony purchases the curriculum and resources, so there are no out-of-pocket expenses for the family. Student schedules follow the guidelines below.
Idaho Home Learning Academy
Available state-wide
Kindergarten students choose:
- Core: Kindergarten Power Learning Goals or Kindergarten Odyssey
- Electives (optional): General Reading Elective, Options Day Kindergarten, elective kit(s)
Elementary students choose:
- Core: 4 core courses from a combination of IHLA PowerLearning Goals and/or online courses
- Electives (optional): General Reading Elective, Options Day or elective courses/kits
Middle school students choose:
- Core: 4 core courses from a combination of IHLA PowerLearning Goals and/or online courses
- Electives: Options Day or 4 1/2 credits of elective courses
- 7th Grade
- .50 credit of Art, PE, CTE and General
- 8th Grade
- .50 credit of Health, PE, CTE, and Fine Arts
- 7th Grade
Sample Schedules | Idaho Home Learning Academy
Total Funding: $1,700
| Example 1: Semester 1 | Example 2: Semester 1 |
| Choose Core Courses: 4 IHLA Power Learning Goals = $0 | Choose Core Courses: 4 IHLA Power Learning Goals = $0 |
| Choose Electives: Harmony Kit = $150 | Choose Electives: Options Day = $600 |
| Choose 3rd Party: Gymnastics = $200 | Choose Technology: Computer = $400 |
| Choose Technology: Computer = $500 | Choose Learning Materials = $300 |
| Choose Learning Materials = $400 | |
| Example 1: Semester 2 | Example 2: Semester 2 |
| Choose 3rd Party: Gymnastics = $200 | Choose Additional Learning Materials = $400 |
| Choose Additional Learning Materials = $250 |
Twin Falls Virtual School House
Available in the Twin Falls area
Kindergarten students choose:
- Core: Odyssey or Flex Kindergarten [Flex Kindergarten includes 4 subject areas (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies)]
- Electives (optional): General Reading Elective, Options Day Kindergarten, elective kit(s)
Elementary students choose:
- Core: 4 core courses from a combination of Flex and/or online courses
- Electives (optional): General Reading Elective, Options Day or elective courses/kits
Middle school students choose:
- Core: 4 core courses from a combination of Flex and/or online courses
- Electives: Options Day or 4 1/2 credits of elective courses
- 7th Grade
- .50 credit of Art, PE, CTE and General
- 8th Grade
- .50 credit of Health, PE, CTE, and Fine Arts
- 7th Grade
Sample Schedules | Twin Falls Virtual School House
TOTAL Funding: $1,800
| Example 1: Semester 1 | Example 2: Semester 1 |
| Choose Core Courses: 4 Flex classes = $100 | Choose Core Courses: 4 Flex classes = $100 |
| Choose New Harmony Reading Elective = $25 | Choose Electives: Options Day = $600 |
| Choose 3rd Party: Gymnastics = $200 | Choose Technology: Computer = $400 |
| Choose Technology: Computer = $500 | Choose Learning Materials = $300 |
| Choose Learning Materials = $400 | |
| Example 1: Semester 2 | Example 2: Semester 2 |
| Choose 3rd Party: Gymnastics = $200 | Choose Additional Learning Materials = $400 |
| Choose Additional Learning Materials = $375 |
Mentor Support
Each Harmony family receives a mentor who assists parents in planning for each child’s success. The mentor is the family’s primary contact with Harmony and is available to explain Harmony programs and provide support to parents and students throughout the year. Mentors work with parents to ensure that students have a wonderful educational experience.
On-Site Curriculum Offerings
Offered in Select Idaho LocationsOptions Day
Options Day complements your child’s core education by offering four fun on-site electives on one day. In addition to the supportive atmosphere that parents love, your children will enjoy learning from qualified instructors who have a passion for teaching. Classes may include karate, theater, Lego Robotics and more.
- Grades K-8
Independent Learning Curriculum Offerings
Available to All Students throughout IdahoFlex Courses
Flex is an individualized course of study for independent learners who want to choose learning materials that are important to you. Core course materials are customized to your child’s unique learning, and Harmony provides the curriculum that your child needs to be successful – at no cost to you. Throughout the semester, students demonstrate their knowledge of state standards by completing worksheets.
- Students in grades 1-8 may take up to 4 Flex core courses. Additionally, students in grades 7-8 may take up to 2 Flex elective courses per semester.
- Flex Kindergarten is a comprehensive course covering language arts, math, science, and social studies.
- Parents may select learning materials that will help their child succeed in the course.
- Grades K-8 submit work every 2 weeks.
Online Courses
Harmony offers a broad range of curriculum so that you can individualize the education of your child with our online courses. Students may select online and Flex courses in any combination. A variety of core and elective courses are available, and educational support is offered by our mentors and teachers. Harmony provides online course subscriptions, Harmony Kits, and Flex courses at no cost to the student. You can customize your online learning experience from the broad range of learning providers.
- Grades K-8
Elective Kits
Our kits provide curriculum and tools customized to meet a child’s specific educational needs in various elective areas.
- Grades K-6
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