Alternative Schooling Methods
Click on the picture to learn more about microschools and different methods for childhood education and explore some of the ideas that inspired Valley Oak Academy to be born!
What is a Microschool?
Learn the basics of Microschools and explore stories of families that opened their own!
Alternative Education
Research some of the other methods and procedures people implement for childhood education that inspire us at VOA
Explore some of the online resources we expect to implement in Valley Oak Academy
Online Resources
What is a Microschool?
Learn from others the basics of Microschooling and what makes it a great option for families.
What are Microschools (Youtube)
A video outlining what makes a microschool special (8 min).
A Typical Day in A Microschool (Youtube)
An example of what happens in a Microschool (6 min).
The Rise of Microschools
A 7 minute Youtube video about a MIT engineer choosing to start a Microschool to help his daughter.
Alternative Education
Here you will find videos and resources that have inspired me to open Valley Oak Academy and are meant to be part of the methods/modalities.
A Japanese interesting School
Check out this unique school and the things they learned about their students!
Nature Kindergarten: TEDx
A TEDx talk by Frances Krusekopf, focusing on the importance of learning in and by nature.
Hackschooling: TEDx
A teenager talks what it's like for him to be the captain of his own education and why it should be about being happy and healthy.
Do Schools Kill Creativity: TED
Sir Ken Robinson gives the most-watched TED talk on schooling and creativity.
Online Resources
There are many resources available online to help students with Reading, Writing and Arithmetic.
Khan Academy for Kids
A great online resource for math.
IXL
An online resource we will utilize for grammar and reading.
Kidsdiscover.com
A great website to assist with history and science.
Utah Connections Academy
This program enables students to track their grade-level aptitude.