Program Details
The mission of the Walla Walla Public Schools Homelink Program is to develop lifelong learners by creating a supportive educational community that provides a wide variety of quality activities and resources to parents in their role as the primary educator of their children.
Program Overview:
Homelink is a K-8 partnership program between Walla Walla Public Schools (WWPS) and the parents/families of local homeschool children.
Parents remain the primary instructional provider with Homelink teachers providing guidance and support. Homelink supports homeschooling families through classes, curricula, equipment and more.
Students access off campus learning at home from their parent/guardian with support provided by WWPS teacher consultants. The program is housed at the Carnegie Learning Center, a convenient downtown location, at 109 S Palouse St.
Students have the option to attend Homelink classes at the Carnegie Learning Center several times a week. These in-person opportunities are led by highly qualified teachers and may include Arts, hands-on Science, Physical Education, field trips, study halls, and tutoring.
In-person learning opportunities depend on the student’s grade level, the student/family schedule, student/family feedback and needs, and other considerations. Staff and families collaboratively work together to create a personalized Written Student Learning Plan for each student.
Program Highlights:
- Families are partnered with a certificated teacher.
- The certificated teacher helps families select curriculum, track progress, and provides ongoing support.
- Optional on-site classes are available for students.
Program Requirements:
- Weekly Student Check-In: Students must check in with their certificated teacher each week. This weekly contact is required to document attendance and support student progress
- Monthly Parent Conference: Parents/Guardians must meet with the certificated teacher once each month to review progress and plan next steps for learning.
Homelink Schedule:
Students have the opportunity to participate in classes each week as well as optional enrichment activities and field trips.
Homelink follows the school district’s calendar of holidays, school closures, and weather cancellations.
Curriculum Library:
One of the unique aspects of Homelink is that we have a curriculum library available to families. This is stocked with books and supplies that families request each year for their own use. At the end of each school year, families turn in the curriculum supplies that Homelink has provided and these are then made available to check out to other families in Homelink. Families can also access all district adopted curriculum as well as alternate curriculum choices that support the WSLP (Written Student Learning Plan).
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