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Shared Commitments

WHO WE HOPE TO SUPPORT

We are here to help families who educate at home, uphold strong morals, and want their children to enjoy the benefits of group learning and positive social interaction. We welcome anyone who shares these values and wants to be part of our community.

ALL AGES & FAITHS WELCOME

Our Village is made up of families from Spokane and the surrounding areas. While many are conservative Christians, we welcome all faith backgrounds. We do not require a statement of faith.

ALL LEARNING STYLES WELCOME

We welcome students with a wide range of learning styles and disabilities, but we are not trained special educators. We ask that you speak with administration if your child has significant learning needs, an IEP, or a 504 plan before enrolling to ensure our program is a good fit.

RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER

Respectful behavior is expected from everyone on-site. Parents are asked to set good examples, model respect, and take responsibility for discipline when needed. Inappropriate discipline or abuse of any kind is not permitted.

Program Options

AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS:

  • Learning classes

    • 1-3 days per week

    • Half- or full-days

    • Core-support classes and electives

  • Free orchestra program

    • Families provide the instrument (or pay for a rental), materials, and music

  • Flexibility to choose learning classes, orchestra, or both

  • Three seasonal sessions plus optional summer events

  • Parents participate on-site (no drop-offs)

  • Curriculum and reading library available

  • PreK program for younger siblings

  • Field trips and quarterly parties

  • Affordable program fees

ADDED BENEFITS THROUGH ALE:

  • State funding (no program fees) for:

    • Learning classes and supplies

    • Instrument rental, materials, and music

    • Most curriculum

    • Field trips and parties

  • Priority class selection

  • Parents participate on-site (no drop-offs)

    • Optional paid teaching positions may be available

  • Optional yearly testing

  • Reduced PreK program fees for younger siblings

  • Home learning support and basic mentoring

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Schedules

HALF-DAYS

On Mondays, only a half-day is offered. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, students may attend for the morning or afternoon.

  • 12:00–12:10 pm: Arrive & help set-up

    12:20-12:30 pm: Family meeting (required)

    12:30–1:15 pm: Period 3

    1:15–2:00 pm: Period 4

    2:00–2:45 pm: Period 5

    2:45 pm: Clean-up (required)

    Free play time

    Note: If available, private music lessons typically happen before or after school.

FULL-DAYS

Full-days are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

  • 9:00–9:15 am: Arrive & help set-up

    • Teacher meeting (if applicable)

    9:30-9:45 am: Family meeting (required)

    9:45–10:30 am: Period 1

    10:30–11:15 am: Period 2

    11:15–12:00 pm: Period 3

    12:00–12:50 pm: Lunch/recess

    • 12:30-12:50 pm: Parent discussion (required)

    12:50–1:00 pm: Patriotism

    1:00–1:45 pm: Period 4

    1:45–2:30 pm: Period 5

    2:30 pm: Clean-up (required)

    Free play time

    Note: If available, private music lessons typically happen before or after school.

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The Role of a Parent

Our program helps facilitate group learning while parents remain the primary educators at home.

At least one parent is asked to be on-site to assist in classes by supporting teachers and providing secondary adult oversight.

  • Each class always has two adults (except for optional private music lessons).

  • We do our best to place parents where they feel comfortable.

  • To promote independent growth, parents are often not with their own children.

  • Attendance at the day’s family meeting (10-15 minutes) and/or parent discussion (20 minutes) is required.

FAQs

    • Fall Session: early September to early December

    • Winter Session: early January to late March

    • Spring Session: mid-April to early June

    • optional summer events: dates vary

  • Families are asked to commit to at least a half day of classes for each student. Village Learning does not have an attendance policy, since our students want to be here.

    ALE enrollment requires each student to commit to at least 2 learning classes to meet state truancy laws.

  • Masks and vaccinations are optional.

    Students are asked to stay home if they have a high fever or have vomited within the past 24 hours. Beyond that, attendance is up to the parent’s discretion, though we recommend erring on the side of caution.

  • We do not allow drop-offs at this time, except for rare temporary exceptions approved only by our administration team.

    • Learning classes have affordable fees (with possible discounts).

    • The orchestra program is free, but families provide the instrument (or pay for a rental), materials, and music.

    • Field trips and parties have a small fee (typically $5 per participant, per activity).

    ALE enrollment waives all of these fees.

    Donations of supplies or time are always welcome and appreciated!

  • No. We are here to support home learning, which looks different for each family. If a specific curriculum is required for a class, you will be notified and can choose whether to participate.

    Parents can borrow materials from our curriculum library.

    Students enrolled in the ALE program may request additional curriculum be purchased to add to our library after meeting with our Curriculum Specialist to develop their learning plan. Online programs will be considered but are limited. Accredited courses are not allowed in conjunction with the ALE program. Funds cannot be used for religious curriculum, though families may continue to use their own.

  • No. Most of our teachers are parents who choose to share their skills or knowledge. A few happen to be trained or certified educators, but the majority simply enjoy teaching what they know.

  • We use standard male and female pronouns.

When we decided to move from Texas to Washington in May of 2025, I spent many hours researching the homeschool community in this new state. Then I found Lacey. Before we even met, she spent hours on the phone with me explaining how Village Learning works and answering my million questions about Washington education. I never imagined I would adjust a cross-country move for a school — but I'd do it again in a heartbeat for Village!

As a longtime homeschool mom, I wanted flexibility, developmentally appropriate learning (not fabricated milestones or "teach to the test" culture), like-minded parents who truly value education, and a place where all four of my children could thrive together.

What we found was far more than a school — we found a village. My children have built meaningful friendships in a natural, multi-age environment. They are learning how to navigate real relationships — with children and adults of different religions, ages, beliefs, abilities, races, and countries — and to find common ground with everyone.

This school has given my children friendship, confidence, and a joyful love of learning. It has given me partnership, support, and community.

— Betsy