Instruction
Students are homeschooled and a family member or another adult serves as their learning coach. All curriculum and lessons are provided and available online 24/7. Lessons are differentiated based on the students needs. Students meet with a certified teacher daily for a one on one or small group live tutoring.
Curriculum
Enrichment
In Addition to core Reading, Writing, and Math, we offer standard and modified options across multiple subjects:
Graduate Program (17+): Functional Reading & Writing, Personal Finance, Learning Community Enterprise
Sciences: Middle School (Life, Earth & Space, Physical), High School (Earth & Space, Biology), Astronomy, Marine Science
Social Studies: Middle & High School (World History, Civics, US/American History), Geography
Life Skills & Wellness: Self-Advocacy, Executive Functioning, Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Consumer Science, Sex Ed, Intro to Driver's Ed
Electives: Spanish, Computers, Programming, Digital Art, Art History, Color Theory
Our Resources include: Attainment Curriculum, Reading A-Z, Khan Academy, Numberock, Generation Genius, Epic, Readworks, and Prodigy.
Community and socialization are important at Spectrum Education.
There are daily enrichment activities for the whole learning community. Enrichment includes lunch bunch, social skills group, organizational and life skills, Minecraft Education, book clubs, art, crochet club, virtual field trips along with in-person field trips, and fantastic Friday.
Graduate Program (17+)
This year we are offering the Graduate Program for those who are 17 years and older. This program offers:
Functional reading: students will learn how to understand written information needed for independent daily living, such as signs, labels, schedules, and instructions. The class will go beyond basic decoding to focus on practical comprehension, allowing students to navigate their environment, work, and manage personal needs.
Functional Writing: students will learn to write clear, concise, and purposeful communication designed to convey information efficiently for everyday tasks, such as emails, reports, instructions, and forms.
Personal Finance: included units will be: Employment, Money Management, Banking, Thinking of the Future, Borrowing Money, and Economics.
Communication: students will learn to understand the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication, such as conversational and social skills.
Learning Community Enterprise: students will develop skills in marketing, finance, customer service, and management, while also fostering social and personal skills while running the school store.