1. An accredited diploma carries more weight with colleges and universities. Read more...

When your child is ready to apply to the college of their dreams, you want them to have a diploma that validates their work, that backs up their grades and credits, and that puts them on the same level or higher than their peers. Accreditation does all of this. Why? Because, while homeschooling is growing in the world, it's still not mainstream. And this means that some colleges may view homeschooled students with more skepticism than students from traditional schools, even though homeschooled students score higher on the SAT's and are more academically prepared for college. But, with an accredited diploma, your child's work is instantly validated. Accreditation can give your child the academic edge they need to walk into any university around the world and say "choose me" and know they will be given the same consideration as their peers.

2. Accreditation takes away the worry of record keeping and reporting. Read more...

How many credits does your high school student need to graduate? What classes are required? How many electives? Is your child's writing on par with their peers? What grades do you need to report in your state? These questions can drown a homeschooling parent in worries and require tons of research to answer. When you work with an accredited homeschool partner, they do the grade reporting, record keeping, and credit tracking so you can focus on teaching and enjoying your homeschooling day. You gain the peace of mind and confidence you need to enjoy educating your child at home and know that an expert is taking care of the grading and transcript details.

3. Accreditation protects you and your homeschooling rights! Read more...

While some states support homeschooling, others are more skeptical and have stricter homeschooling laws. Some even require that you find a homeschool partner! When you work with a homeschool partner accredited by the department of education, you're safely under their umbrella of protection. To your state it's as if your child is in public or private school, only you keep all the benefits of homeschooling- individualized education, more family time, and freedom to choose your child's curriculum and instill your family values! Accreditation says to your state "this family is doing exactly what they must be to provide a great education for their child."

4. An accredited transcript allows you to easily transfer back into a traditional school should the need arise. Read more...

Homeschooling is often best. But, sometimes the need arises to place your student back into public or private school. Without an accredited transcript, there's no guarantee that the school will accept your child's credits. And it can be harder to gain entry into elite programs like honors, AP, or even extracurricular activities. An accredited transcript gives you the ability to easily transfer your child back into a traditional school knowing they will be given credit for their hard work.

5. Accreditation means you're going to get what you pay for! Read more...

No one wants to purchase a product that doesn't do what it claims. And, when it comes to your child's education, the stakes couldn't be higher. With accreditation, you can be sure that your homeschool partner is backing up what they claim because they've proven it to an outside party whose sole job is to make sure the homeschooling partner is meeting standards and fulfilling their promises. An accredited institution has chosen to open themselves up to a 3rd party review process in every part of their program, from admissions to finance to grade reporting. They've had each part of what they offer to you examined and evaluated to ensure that it is working. And that means you'll get exactly what you expect, and exactly what you've paid for.

6. Accreditation ensures your homeschooling partner is continuously improving. Read more...

One major advantage to homeschooling is that you get to choose your partner! But, while many partners claim accreditation, not all accreditation is alike and you want to search for quality. You want to find a partner that has an accreditation approved by the department of education or National Association of Private Schools. When your partner has those seals of approval you can rest knowing that they have undergone rigorous review and are required to evaluate their programs yearly to prove that they are providing exactly what they claim. You can be sure they are listening to the families they work with and making changes when necessary. And, you can be confident in their success rates as they are monitored closely. When it comes to your children and homeschooling, this kind of insurance is beyond valuable.

7. Accreditation means more opportunities and a brighter future for your child. Read more...

Your student deserves every opportunity and an accredited transcript diploma will open doors for your child that otherwise may remain closed. Have an elite athletes? Accreditation ensures your child can pursue their dreams inside of a gym while maintaining academic the requirements they'll need to transition into NCAA or beyond. Have a young scholar? An accredited diploma will put him on the same footing as his peers when applying to Ivy League schools. Have a child gifted in construction? An accredited diploma says to prospective employers "this candidate got a great education and is ready for the job." Accreditation gives your child the foundation they need to chase their dreams and gives you the confidence you need to let them.