In this article, explore how Braintree Academy uses social media to inspire and connect with educating at home families. Discover weekly tips, creative ideas, and vibrant Facebook Community Groups tailored to your area, helping families grow together and enhance their educational journey. Social Media We’re here to spark joy and creativity in your homeschooling journey! Every week, we share inspiring ideas, engaging content, and practical tips to make learning at home an adventure. Don’t miss out—follow us on social media and let’s make education exciting together! Facebook@Braintree4Me    Instagram@Braintree4Me Youtube@Braintree4Me Facebook Community Groups Experience the power of GROWING TOGETHER at Braintree! Dive into a vibrant Braintree Facebook Community Groups in your area to connect with other Braintree families, share invaluable resources, and flourish on your educational journey. ALL STATES GROUP Braintree Academy - All States STATE GROUP Braintree Academy - Idaho Braintree Academy - Indiana Braintree Academy - North Dakota Braintree Academy - Oklahoma Braintree Academy - Wyoming ID | IN | OK HIGH SCHOOL GROUP High School IMPROVED THIS YEAR! Share and sell resources, check out Braintree Vendor Partner deals, and so much more! Braintree Marketplace

In this article, get an overview of the innovative platforms Braintree Academy uses to enhance the educational experience. Learn how Schoology, the Parent Portal, Sign Up Central and Classes & Clubs website empower students and families with easy access to resources, virtual classes, events, and seamless communication. Join us as we make this school year engaging and enriching for everyone! Braintree Academy will be utilizing three innovative platforms to enhance the learning experience for our students and provide seamless communication for our families. Our commitment to supporting our community has led us to develop these resources, ensuring easy access to information, interactive learning, and efficient sign-up processes. To get a comprehensive overview of the innovative platforms Braintree Academy utilizes, we suggest you dive into our Braintree Orientation in our Training Center. Here is a summary: NEW THIS YEAR! SIGN UP CENTRAL IN NOW LOCATED IN PARENT PORTAL! Parent Portal A member-only portal offering: Braintree Training Center - Learn about all our platforms in one place! Braintree Bulletin | Program Info - Catalogue of articles with official “All-Things Braintree” information Braintree News - Navigate Past Updates from Braintree Braintree Fund Hub - Funding Support and Procedures High School Info Sign Up Central A streamlined platform for: Request Opt-In Resources Field Trips, Events, & Contests Funding Support Meetings Access to Register for Classes & Clubs Schoology A dynamic platform where students and families can: Direct Communication with Braintree Teachers Attend Virtual Classes & Clubs Live, Anchor, Live Complete, Writer’s Workshop, Unit Study Workshop Submissions  Student Homeroom Accessibility Testing Information Access Provided Resources and Curriculum Classes & Clubs A Branch of Sign Up Central website that allows you to: Register your students for: Live Classes Anchor Classes Live Complete (NEW THIS YEAR!) Writer’s Workshop Unit Study Workshop Virtual Clubs These platforms are designed to empower students and parents with direct connections to teachers, comprehensive resources, and easy access to various activities and events. We are excited to share these wonderful resources with you and look forward to an enriching and engaging educational experience for all our families. Stay tuned for more updates as we roll out these platforms and join us in making this school year the best one yet!

In this article, explore top-rated, suggested programs to support your student’s educational journey. These programs may or may not be part of Braintree’s provided learning resources but can be purchased using supplemental learning funds/points (secular items only). There are SO many options for learning resources, and choosing can feel overwhelming.  We are here to help! Here are some top picks organized by grade level to get you started.  You can also reach out to your homeroom teacher. They love helping families find what they need to be successful and will be happy to give suggestions for your particular situation.    Top Picks for Grades K-4th All About Reading All About Spelling Handwriting Without Tears Essentials In Writing Easy Grammar Read-Aloud Revival CTC Math Saxon Math Singapore Math Math with Confidence Real Science 4 Kids Story of the World   Top Picks for Grades 5th-8th Essentials In Writing Easy Grammar Wordly Wise (to purchase the online version, click here ) Real Science 4 Kids Story of the World Saxon Math CTC Math Teaching Textbooks Beast Academy   Resources provided by Braintree when you join the program - no cost for you! Learn more about utilizing our Provided Curriculum and "No Cost to you" learning resources .

In this article, get an overview of Braintree Academy's Supplemental Learning Funds | Points, designed to support customized student learning experiences. Learn how to utilize these funds for curriculum, classes, and educational resources, with options for direct orders and reimbursements (in applicable states). Discover approved uses, policies, and helpful tips to make the most of your student’s supplemental learning funds while meeting program requirements. This article is an overview of Supplemental Learning Funds | Points. For more detailed information, and to access Direct Orders | Reimbursements, please visit Fund Hub. For amounts and details, please refer to the Braintree Parent Guidebook under State-Specific Information. What are Supplemental Learning Funds | Points? The supplemental learning fund is a student credit used to select learning materials, classes & clubs, extracurricular opportunities, and other approved educational resources, creating a customized student learning experience.  Each student will receive a credit of supplemental learning funds/points each semester. These credits can be used to supplement the free resources that are already provided.  How can I utilize Supplemental Learning Funds | Points? The supplemental learning funds/points are used to order curriculum, lessons, and other resources to support and encourage lifelong learning. Direct orders or reimbursements (for those states that allow reimbursement) are limited to secular, educational items and activities. As long as program requirements for the year are completed, students are allowed to keep the learning materials they selected to continue their lifelong learning journey. The majority of these items are low-cost, consumable items that have no long-term value and are surplused at the end of the year.  Direct Order   Braintree Academy can purchase your approved supplemental learning resources from several retailers and have the items shipped to you directly, bypassing the reimbursement process. This service is FREE.  Direct Order Walkthrough VIDEO COMING SOON! (Indiana, North Dakota) Direct Order Walkthrough VIDEO COMING SOON! (Idaho, Oklahoma, Wyoming) Close to the beginning of the school year, usually in July or August, direct orders will become available. Parents can create a wish list to submit or set up an appointment with the direct ordering team to have the school purchase learning resources. Direct orders can be placed all year long, until sometime in March. Reimbursements   For states offering reimbursement (ID, OK, WY) beginning on May 1st, of the current school year, parents can begin purchasing learning resources and classes. Receipts can be submitted for reimbursement at the appropriate time. Watch for more information in announcements and emails. Reimbursements Walkthrough VIDEO COMING SOON! (Idaho, Oklahoma, Wyoming) What can I use Supplemental Learning Funds/Points for? Educational items such as curriculum, online subscriptions, computers/tablets, internet fees, extracurricular classes, tutoring, museum passes, tech items and so many more things can be purchased with the supplemental learning funds/points.  What is approved/not approved? North Dakota | Oklahoma | Wyoming Approved/Not Approved Rules (NOT INDIANA) IDAHO Approved/Not Approved Rules ****Indiana points have different rules and restrictions. See this article for more information. Direct Braintree Academy Online Courses  Virtual clubs and online teacher-led courses are offered for all grade levels. There are fees associated with them which are deducted from the students’ supplemental learning fund/points . Classes or Clubs Questions? ID | classesandclubs.Braintree@Malad.Us IN ND OK WY | classesandclubs@BraintreeEd.com Optional Online Programs  Parents will find a list of optional online programs at greatly discounted group-buy prices in Sign Up Central in the Parent Portal side of the   Braintree Academy website   once enrolled. The purchase price will be deducted from the student’s supplemental learning fund/points. Need some ideas for supplemental learning resources? Your Homeroom Teacher is a great asset! Ask them for resource ideas and suggestions. Check out our Braintree Resource Guide  for information on online programs and how to submit with them. Here are some top picks organized by grade level to get you started.  Additional Learning Resource Suggestions Supplemental Learning Funds/Points Policies Each state has specific requirements related to supplemental learning funds. For specific information about your state, please visit Fund Hub . Requirements for Supplemental Learning Funds/Points Braintree students require a computer/tablet and  internet for state testing, digital submissions, and virtual participation in classes, clubs, or meetings. If the family does not already have access to those resources, parents should use the supplemental learning funds/points to provide those needed resources immediately after registration. Resources for core classes and required technology should be purchased first, followed by electives and other supplemental learning materials. There is no required amount that needs to be used towards core classes, leaving families the opportunity to apply the resources where students need them the most. Family with multiple students in Braintree? Learning funds used for individual lessons or classes must come from a specific student's allotment, but other supplemental resources may be shared between students within the same family. (No sharing in Indiana).   Do we keep materials purchased with supplemental funds? All curriculum and resources purchased by Braintree Academy are the property of Braintree Academy. If students complete all required learning plans and assessments, testing, state-mandated reporting, and student and parent surveys, all supplemental resources are surplused to the families to keep at the end of the semester. If a student withdraws from the program early or does not complete the program requirements, all resources purchased with supplemental learning funds must be returned to the program in a timely manner (unless Braintree Academy classifies them as consumable). Parents may also have the option of purchasing the items from Braintree Academy instead of returning them. Return postage is the responsibility of the parent. If students do not return materials as required, and the family chooses to reapply to the program, students may be placed on funding probation and only allowed to purchase essential educational materials until they show adequate progress in their courses. Supplemental Learning Funds Probation Policy Students who are not in good standing, are failing classes, or are admitted on probationary status may be placed on funding probation. Students on funding probation will not have access to first-semester supplemental learning funds/points until January 1 and they will not have access to 2nd-semester learning funds/points until after they have completed spring state testing. If a student on probation needs to purchase essential curriculum or materials, they may appeal for an exception to have those specific items purchased through a direct order and shipped to their home. Tech Purchasing Guide  | Your student’s success starts with the right tech! From desktops to tablets, discover how to choose, order, or get reimbursed for the devices your student needs for testing, classes, and more. Use your Supplemental Learning Funds wisely and make sure your student is set up for a smooth year of learning—anywhere, anytime! Additional Supplemental Funds/Points Questions? The best way to get answers to your funding questions is to attend the funding team's daily office hours during the school year. There are several team members there ready and willing to answer your questions!   You can also email: Idaho orders.Braintree@Malad.us Indiana funding+in@BraintreeEd.com North Dakota funding+nd@BraintreeEd.com Oklahoma funding+ok@BraintreeEd.com Wyoming funding+wy@BraintreeEd.com

UPDATE! Starting Fall 2025, student supplemental learning resource points will be increasing to 190,000 pts (170,000 pts in years prior). Each student K - 8 receives 190,000 supplemental learning resource points each year. Half of those points can be used per semester. (95,000 for 1st semester and 95,000 points for 2nd semester.) For reference this is like a penny per point - $1900 total.  Using our points system parents can order additional approved educational resources. These resources can be used to supplement the free resources that are already provided.  Educational items such as curriculum, online subscriptions, computers/tablets, internet fees, extracurricular classes, tutoring, museum passes, tech items and so many more things can be ordered with the supplemental learning points system.  A parent gets access to these points through direct orders done through the school.   For items costing more than 30,000 points, parents must fill out a form for pre-approval (coming soon) , explaining why that particular item fits in with the student’s learning plan and receive approval through the orders team. Tech Purchasing Guide | Your student’s success starts with the right tech! From desktops to tablets, discover how to choose and order for the devices your student needs for testing, classes, and more. Use your Supplemental Learning Points wisely and make sure your student is set up for a smooth year of learning—anywhere, anytime! Note: Large technology orders, such as computers, laptops, chromebooks, tablet and IPads reimbursed or paid for with Supplemental Learning funds have a limit of one semester's funding or 95,000 points ($950 in value). Any item over 95,000 points ($950 in value) will require a special request form to be filled out to have it approved. As long as all program requirements are met, the device will belong to the student at the end of the school year.   Vendor Request Form As per the Braintree Academy Parent Guidebook , all vendors in North Dakota paid by Braintree Academy are required to complete this form. A W-9 will be completed as part of the form so Braintree Academy can send a 1099 if the vendor is paid $600 or more per the IRS. Vendors will also be agreeing that all teaching to a Braintree Academy student is secular in nature. A blank W-9 is included to complete and attach to the form. Thank you for your cooperation!   Additional Supplemental Points Questions? The best way to get answers to your funding questions is to attend the funding team's daily office hours during the school year. There are several team members there ready and willing to answer your questions! You can also email - funding+nd@BraintreeEd.com

For each Braintree state, there is a straightforward process to request your student's grades and transcript information. Please select your state below.

In this article, find weekly schedules tailored to your state to help your student stay on track with their progress and learning objectives. These guides outline what you'll need to submit each week to keep track of your student's progress in your state. These infographic schedules help ensure that your student stays on track and meets their learning objectives. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Homeroom Teacher or State Coordinator for further assistance. Idaho  Weekly Schedule  | Questions? Email: Idaho.Braintree@Malad.Us - Annasarah Ferguson Indiana K-6  Weekly Schedule   | Questions? Email: Indiana@braintreeed.com   -  Linda Rose Indiana Jr. High  Weekly Schedule  | Questions? Email: Indiana@braintreeed.com   -  Linda Rose North Dakota Weekly Schedule   | Questions? Email: NorthDakota@braintreeed.com   -  Elisha Knudsen Oklahoma Weekly Schedule   | Questions? Email: Oklahoma@braintreeed.com   -  Ruth Shetler Wyoming Weekly Schedule  | Questions? Email: Wyoming@braintreeed.com   -  Denise Dutta

In this article, find everything you need in the Braintree Academy Parent Guidebook  for the 2025-2026 school year! Explore state-specific program requirement letters and contact your state coordinator directly for any questions. Our team is here to support you every step of the way! Our Braintree Parent Guidebook Braintree Academy Parent Guidebook - All States Program Requirement Letters - Select your state     ID     |    IN     |    ND     |  OK |    WY If you have further questions: FAQs at the bottom of each state page on the Braintree4Me.com website provide quick and easy answers. Not finding the answers you are looking for - no worries! Our state coordinators are there for you! Contact a Braintree representative from your state. STATE COORDINATOR EMAIL Idaho - Annasarah Ferguson Idaho.Braintree@Malad.us Indiana - Linda Rose Indiana@BraintreeEd.com North Dakota - Elisha Knudsen NorthDakota@BraintreeEd.com Oklahoma - Ruth Shetler Oklahoma@BraintreeEd.com Wyoming - Denise Dutta Wyoming@BraintreeEd.com

In this article, learn how Braintree Academy supports families in creating personalized schedules for their students with flexible learning options and resources. Discover weekly activities, submission deadlines, and the freedom to choose between technology-based and hands-on learning. We also provide presentation examples of what a student’s schedule might look like to help you get started. Every student schedule will be different. Braintree offers so many opportunities that can be used to personalize each student education at home. A typical week would include: Learning  - Have fun learning! Follow the semester learning plan you set up and work to reach your learning goals. This will look different for each family/each student. If some of your plans are not working - no worries! You can always adjust your learning plan and try something new. For resource ideas reach out to your homeroom teacher.  Communication  - Watch for communication from Braintree or your homeroom teacher. There will be communication about deadlines, opportunities, and fun field trips. Often information may be found within Schoology. Submissions  - Check to see if there are any submissions due in Schoology for the week. Submissions might include learning logs, learning goal portfolio submissions, other elective submissions, or attendance. The due dates are always on Mondays. Occasionally  - At appropriate times throughout the year parents will also create semester learning plans and help their students participate in required state testing.   Here are examples of what a student's schedule might look like. What does the school calendar and daily schedule look like? Students follow a traditional school year calendar. Students are not required to login every day or keep track of seat time.  We understand that students are learning at home all day, every day.  Parents decide what they want their daily schedule to look like.     2025-2026 Submissions Due Dates coming soon! Does my child's schooling need to be done on a computer? No, we believe parents should have the flexibility to choose the best format for their student’s learning. Some families prefer a technology-based curriculum while others want to do learning using textbooks. Others prefer hands-on activities and real-world learning and many choose a mix of all three. It is our goal to support parents as they choose the ways their student learns best. It is the parents who will decide how much time the student spends on the computer, if any. Families in Braintree Academy are required to have access to a computer/tablet and internet to be able to fulfill the state testing requirements that are part of the program.   What classes will my student take? Students in grades K-8 will have the four core classes:  Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies as well as two electives.  The electives can be PE, fine arts, foreign language, technology, or anything the student is interested in.  There are varying courses/submissions also required per state. See state specific information in the article " Choosing Elective Classes " or Parent Guidebook - All States .   Do you offer teacher-led courses or classes? Yes, absolutely! Braintree offers virtual classes and clubs options. Explore more below!   Can my student be enrolled in two schools? Some states offer conditional dual enrollment possibilities. Learn more about enrolling in two difference schools in our Braintree Policies . To get a comprehensive overview of Braintree Academy, dive into our Braintree Orientation in the Training Center.

In this article, learn how Braintree Academy supports student success across all states. Discover the Student Success Team (SST) providing personalized academic interventions in ND, OK, WY, and IN, and explore Idaho's Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) approach. Both programs are designed to address skill gaps and foster academic growth through collaborative solutions. All States, except Idaho Our Braintree Academy Student Success Team (SST) provides academic intervention for reading, writing, and math in ND, OK, WY, IN.  If you have academic concerns for your child, our Student Success Team is here to help!   SST provides personalized interventions plans to develop and support academic growth. Learn all about our wonderful Student Success Team (SST)  in this slideshow! This slideshow presentation is relevant to the following states: ND, OK, WY, IN.  Idaho Our Idaho team uses a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to support students. Purpose of MTSS:  MTSS aims to identify and address students' skill gaps, providing support when educational concerns arise through teacher, parent, or data-driven observations. Collaborative Approach:  Teachers, parents, and students can meet to explore options like tailored instruction, additional resources, and teacher intervention to address concerns. For More Information:  Contact your homeroom teacher or refer to the IHLA student handbook on their website for details on the intervention process. Learn more about MTSS in this presentation.

In this article, explore Braintree Academy's High School Program, which provides an overview of offerings for grades 9-12 in Idaho, and 9th grade in Indiana (10th grade for 24/25 students only) and Oklahoma. Learn about personalized pathways, credit options, and plans for future expansion. For the 2025-26 school year, grades 9-12 are offered in Idaho, and 9th grade is offered in Indiana and Oklahoma. The High School Program shares many characteristics of the K8 program, focusing on personalized learning and flexible pathways for students. It is also more structured to meet the high school accreditation standards, with course and assignment requirements. High School families will use Schoology as their primary learning platform. Braintree Academy plans to expand the high school program to other states as there is a demand for the program.   Learn more about High School with Braintree in the following links! Indiana High School Learn all about our Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy High School, partnering with Braintree Academy! Learn more about Cloverdale on their website . I f you still have further questions, after reviewing the resources, please reach out to   HighSchool+IN@BraintreeEd.com . Oklahoma High School Learn all about our Norman Public School High School, partnering with Braintree Academy! Learn more about Norman on their website . We are excited to continue serving the families in Oklahoma and look forward to expanding the program into High School. QUESTIONS? Email: HighSchool+OK@BraintreeEd.com Idaho High School Learn all about our Idaho Home Learning Academy ( IHLA ) High School, partnering with Braintree Academy! Check out the course catalog, suggested sequences for classes and the general course information below! IHLA is a proudly accredited high school education option in Idaho. Learn more on their website . Feel free to review our Program overview, Idaho High School Class catalog, and other high school related resources below. If you still have further questions, after reviewing the resources, please reach out to   IHLAhighschool@Malad.us . College Credits & Transfer Credits with IHLA High School There are additional ways to earn High School credits: Mastery  (Testing out of classes or Portfolio Review Taking Classes  directly from an accredited College/University Dual Enrollment with another public High School (Please contact your local school to verify their District/school policies) The only class listed above that can also be listed on your schedule with IHLA and count toward full-time status with us is if a student takes a course directly from an accredited College/University.  Please read through each of those options below to learn more. Mastery Students have the opportunity to demonstrate mastery over content material through a portfolio process or by testing out of classes.  Students by sign up to test out of classes using APEX final exams. Students must score an 80% on mastery tests in order to receive credit. Only two attempts are permitted, and the second attempt must be approved by administrators. Credit can also be earned by submitting AP, SAT, ACT or CLEP test scores. Pass/Fail credit only is awarded for these options. Students may also submit a portfolio for credit approval.  Once a student has signed up, they will be sent the rubric that will be used to assess their portfolio.  Students will have the opportunity to present their portfolio to a panel of teachers and administrators.  Portfolios may receive a letter grade. Course Direct from College (Concurrent Enrollment) Students have the opportunity to take classes directly from college of their choice and receive both the college credit and high school credit from IHLA for those classes.  These classes can count toward a student's full-time schedule with IHLA, as long as the proper evidence of college course registration is submitted, and transcripts are submitted at the end of each class.  It is the responsibility of the student and parent to submit a college transcript to IHLA at the end of each semester showing the final grade earned as well as the number of college credits the course awarded. An "I" for Incomplete will be awarded as the final high school semester grade until a transcript is submitted to Idaho Home Learning Academy.  College transcripts reflecting final grades for courses taken directly through colleges must be sent to   IHLAtranscripts@malad.us  in order for college credits that are not associated with IDLA to be considered for high school credit acceptance. It is the responsibility of the parent and student to make sure all college classes being taken have been approved for credit by IHLA. Classes will be transcribed as high school elective credits unless a syllabus for the class is provided to IHLA and the course is preapproved to meet specific high school graduation requirements. It is the responsibility of the student and parent to register for college classes as IHLA does not facilitate college registration for high school students. If you unenroll in this class, it is your responsibility to communicate this to IHLA and arrange to start another class so the correct number of credits can be earned keeping in pace with the credits required for graduation. A three (3) credit college course that is one semester in length, awards 2 high school credits.  It is the responsibility of the student and parent to make sure all graduation requirements are being met for whichever institution the student intends to graduate from Course  Direct From College - Request to Receive Credit Form Evidence of college course registration is required at the start of the school year including the following: College Name, Date, Student Name, Course Name, Course Code, Number of Credits the Class Awards Process for taking Classes directly from a College Contact the college of your choice to arrange registration. (see the Advanced Opportunities website for a list of colleges) Let them know you are a student with IHLA and are planning on using Advanced Opportunity funding to pay tuition. Most colleges will give you a registration paper that needs to be signed by the school.  Please send it to nicole.smith@malad.us Complete  form . Send the syllabus and proof of registration at the beginning of the semester to Nicole Smith. Send an official transcript at the end of the course for grade transfer/credit awarded. ( IHLAtranscripts@malad.us )  Enrollment in Two Public High Schools IHLA is an accredited charter school and, as such, follows the State Dual Enrollment policies.  Dual enrollment is allowed in these circumstances: Between IHLA and homeschooling Between IHLA and private school Between IHLA and another school within Oneida School District IHLA allows students to dual enroll between IHLA and another Charter School, but the other school may have policies in place that do not allow dual enrollment between two charter schools. Students who would like to enroll between two public schools need to reach out to Trixy Lind at trixy.lind@malad.us  Credits from other schools will be reviewed and credits from homeschooling and private schools might not transfer, depending on accreditation of original credits. Please reach out to ihlahighschool@malad.us   with any questions.

We're sad to see you go from Braintree Academy, but we wish you and your student continued growth and success in your educational journey.