Home Education Support

The Curriculum Package is included in Bundle 1, but can also be purchased on its own.

When you purchase our Curriculum Package, students receive curriculum in the four core subjects of language arts, math, science, and social studies. Parents receive training in the curriculum and access to continual support to answer any questions. 

The subjects and grade levels available are listed with each option:

We often hear that Venture School is a student’s favorite part of Venture Upward!

This weekly onsite, drop-off program allows kids to learn together with other Venture students. Experienced and enthusiastic instructors engage children in four interactive extracurricular classes each week. Topics can include anything from locally-significant traditions, messy science experiments, art, cooking, music, Spanish, money management, geography, and more.

Currently, Venture School locations are planned in the following areas:

• North Phoenix (approx. I17/Deer Valley)
• Tolleson/Goodyear
• North Mesa
• Queen Creek/Gilbert
• Casa Grande
• Tucson
• White Mountain

We welcome all students to our Venture Schools. Some of our students may have additional support needs which will need to be met in partnership with parents. Please be aware that Venture School does not provide specially trained staff to accommodate students with higher needs or who require behavioral support. In circumstances where a student requires this level of additional support, it is our policy that a parent or caregiver attend Venture School to provide the extra support for the student.

Parents and site managers will work together to determine if additional supervision needs exist. In our commitment to make Venture Upward a safe and welcoming place for all, our site managers retain discretion to determine if a student will require a parent or caregiver to attend. Our highest priority is for all students and staff to have a safe and positive experience at Venture School! Thank you for supporting your child and helping to ensure their safety and success.

We’re passionate about creating community among home educating families. Our Community Package offers you access to a variety of events for students and families including.

Monthly Park Days
Families meet at local parks to connect and enjoy the day together.

Nature Club
Families meet locally to join in hikes or unstructured nature exploration for students. Below you will find some of our ideas for Nature Club. Event details will be emailed to you ahead of time as they are planned. We always love suggestions too!

Please note: parking passes not included.

Pen Pal Program
Students have the opportunity to practice writing skills and learn about a new place by sending letters to their very own pen pal – a Venture Upward student from another state.

Field Trips
Join us for two field trips per year for your enrolled students, their siblings, and two adults

Virtual Book Clubs
Students in grades K-8 are invited to join our quarterly virtual book club.

Venture-Sponsored Educational Activities
Students are invited to join in Venture-sponsored educational activities such as a geography fair and science fair.

Additional Free Benefits
As part of the Venture Upward Family you will have free access to:

• Home Education Professional Development
• Virtual book clubs for parents
• An invitation to the annual parent conference

You can choose to add Curriculum Support for any of these a la carte curriculums alongside the purchase of any bundle or package. Additional fees apply and are listed. Fees include student support for the curriculum, training for parents, and continual communication for students and parents as they navigate the curriculum. Free access to the curriculum is included.

Please note: add-on curriculum must be purchased with another service, and cannot be purchased alone.

Your student is paired with a skilled and enthusiastic teacher who provides support with:

• 30-minute monthly mentoring sessions
• Weekly newsletters
• Email availability to answer questions, as needed.

In the initial consultation, parents have the opportunity to explain more about their student’s needs, and learn what support can be provided. Your student’s tutor will help create a tutoring plan, including the recommended number of hours. Tutoring packages can then be purchased after the initial consultation is completed.

In the initial assessment, parents have the opportunity to explain more about their student’s needs and learn what support can be provided. Your student’s tutor will help create a tutoring plan, including the recommended number of hours. Tutoring packages can then be purchased after the initial assessment is completed.

We offer tutoring from licensed teachers. In subsequent sessions following the assessment, teachers will provide tutoring to the student to help them strive for success.

Note: Hours include both tutoring hours and hours spent choosing curriculum, or facilitating advocacy work as applicable. Tutoring packages cannot be purchased without an initial assessment.

This option is great for families who have a student struggling in one or more subject areas and would like assistance creating a plan, putting it into action, and having continual support each month. Our Student Success Team (SST) will meet with your family every 3 weeks for 45 minutes to check in, provide accommodation advice, offer intervention ideas, and potential advocacy. In some cases, documentation created through the SST process may be used to work with your local school district if a family decides to pursue special education services later on. Contact your local district for more information on the specific documentation they require.

Students enrolled in the SST program can access our tutoring services at a reduced rate of 15% off.