Built in Idaho. Built With Families.
Idahome Academy is a proposed, tuition-free statewide K–12 Idaho public charter school. Our Board is bringing together experienced educational leadership, family partnership, strong academics and practical independence to serve students throughout the state. We believe a quality virtual school should preserve the human relationships at the heart of effective teaching.
Our status
Idahome Academy is a proposed tuition-free Idaho public charter school planning to open in Fall 2027, pending charter approval.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Idahome Academy partners with Idaho families to grow independent, prepared learners and leaders through teacher-led virtual learning and advanced academics. Students learn to harness AI and emerging technology and master time-tested skills, from growing food to building a business, that thrive in a changing world.
Vision
Idahome Academy envisions Idaho graduates who can lead always, learn anything, provide for a household, build an enterprise, use powerful new tools wisely, and meet the unexpected with preparedness, contributing with confidence to their families and communities.
Adopted by the Idahome Academy Board of Directors.
A Letter from Our Board
“We also want something more: young people who think for themselves, keep learning when life changes, stand by their values, manage real responsibilities, and contribute confidently to their families and communities.”
Community-Governed. Mission-Driven.
Idahome Academy is organized as an Idaho nonprofit and guided by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for governance, public accountability, and stewardship of the school’s mission. As a proposed public charter school, Idahome Academy is participating in Idaho’s charter-authorization process.
Our educational approach
Idahome Academy is designed around two connected frameworks. The Twelve Practices of Idahome Academic Excellence guide how teachers create accessible lessons, maintain relationships, assess learning, respond quickly and make improvements. The Idahome Six: Six Pillars of Independence connects rigorous academics to practical capability, character, independent judgment and lifelong learning. Our approach is teacher-led, asynchronous-first and supported by live instruction, Advisory, virtual daily labs Monday through Thursday and individualized help. Accelerate Education is the Board-identified intended K–12 core curriculum provider, subject to charter approval and a future contract; certified Idahome teachers will customize and adapt coursework, teach live, assess learning and intervene when needed.
The Twelve Practices of Idahome Academic Excellence: what they look like
Each practice is something families and reviewers should be able to see in action.
College, career and practical opportunities
Before opening, Idahome Academy intends to pursue NCAA Eligibility Center high-school review and review of appropriate core courses. The school also intends to seek Idaho Division of Career Technical Education approval for a proposed opening-year Business/Marketing cluster, with potential offerings in business, accounting, marketing and computer applications, subject to state approval and staffing. Microsoft Office Specialist certification-aligned opportunities may be developed as approvals, demand and resources allow. Specific NCAA courses, CTE pathways, certifications and any future physical CTE laboratory are not yet approved or guaranteed.
Identity and name
Idahome Academy is a proposed school of Idahome Academy, Inc., an independent Idaho nonprofit charter applicant. It is not affiliated with Idaho Home Learning Academy. The Board is reviewing naming clarity as part of its public-communication and governance responsibilities. No new operating name has been adopted.
Status & contact
Idahome Academy is a proposed tuition-free statewide Idaho K–12 public charter school, targeting Fall 2027 opening pending approval. Program details are subject to final charter authorization, staffing and Board-approved implementation plans.