State Law Information

• Idaho Home School Laws (HSLDA)

The Home School Legal Defense Association provides a brief summary of the homeschooling laws in Idaho. Includes a link to a legal analysis of laws relating to homeschooling in Idaho. 

 

• Idaho Homeschooling Laws (NHEN)

National Home Education Network's listing of the Idaho state laws governing the education of children in home schools. 

 

Homeschool Support Groups

LITTLE TIKES HOMESCHOOL ORGANIZATION

Learning to homeschool group, meets every week.

 

PORT CITIES HOME EDUCATORS

Daily email updates, Park Day, monthly support meetings, field trips, co-op classes, statewide and local graduation ceremonies, and more! Serving Lewiston/Clarkston and surrounding area.

Places to Explore/field Trip Ideas

BOISE ART MUSEUM

Nationally recognized for leadership, innovation and excellence in the visual arts, the Boise Art Museum champions excellence in the visual arts through exhibitions, collections and educational experiences.

DISCOVERY CENTER OF IDAHO

The Discovery Center of Idaho’s mission is to provide experiences and educational opportunities that inspire lifelong learning and interest in science, math and technology, and that supplement and enrich formal science education through interactive exhibits, educational programs and teacher resources.

 

Zoo Boise

Established in 1916, this open-air zoo hosts about 235 animals from around the world. Located in the Julia Davis Park, the zoo is a perfect outing for children of all ages. Featuring otters, zebras and a variety of native Idaho animals, the zoo offers a special admission price on Thursdays.

 

The Idaho State Historical Museum

Idaho's largest and most visited museum. It has evolved from a simple collection of curios and relics sitting on shelves to the first museum in Idaho to be accredited by the American Association of Museums. Objects from the Museum's collection tell the story of Idaho from prehistoric times through the fur trade, the gold rush, and pioneer settlement to the present. Richly detailed interiors show how Idahoans in the late 19th and 20th centuries lived and conducted business. Exhibits about the state's Native American, Chinese and Basque populations are also presented. The museum is open throughout the year and is located in Julia Davis Park.

 

Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.