You've Been Teaching Your Kids at Home Without Help!
There's a virtual public school program that gives you the support without taking away the freedom.
You made a hard decision about your child's education.
You pulled your kids out of someone else's system. You found the curriculum. Built the schedule.
Figured it out at the kitchen table.
And it works. Your kids are learning. Your family has the freedom you wanted.
But you're doing it alone.
No certified teacher to call when your 8th grader hits a wall in algebra.
No one backing you up when you wonder if you're covering everything you should be.
You've looked for help before. Every program you found wanted to take over. Rigid schedules.
Screen-based everything. One-size curriculum that doesn't fit your family.
So you kept doing it yourself. Because at least you're in control.
What if you didn't have to choose?
"Wait. Does This Mean My Kid Becomes a Public School Student?"
Yes. And that's what makes this work.
Your child enrolls through Braintree's partner school in your state. They become a public school student in a virtual public school program.
That means your family gets access to curriculum, materials, a certified teacher, and learning resources. All supported by public education funding.
Here's what stays the same:
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Your child still learns at home.
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You still choose the curriculum.
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Your schedule still belongs to your family.
Here's what's new:
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A certified teacher who works with you. An official transcript. Resources you don't have to pay for out of pocket.
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This is not about giving up what you've built. It's about getting a system behind it.
One parent described it this way:
"When we are looking for a school, we want flexibility, but also structure and support. It's challenging to find a program that includes the best of both worlds. This is why we love Braintree. We're free to choose our own resources and timeline, but we still have that accountability." — Tessa
You Pick the Curriculum.
You Set the Schedule.
You Run Your Home.
Braintree is a virtual public school program. But the word "school" might give you the wrong picture.
There's no bus. No bell schedule. No morning rush.
You choose when your kids sit down to learn. Morning, afternoon, evening. Whatever works for your family.
You choose what materials to use. Braintree provides curriculum options through the learning management system. You can also add your own resources and learning materials. You're not locked into one path.
Your family has flexibility in how your child learns. The learning doesn't have to happen on a screen. Your kids can use books, workbooks, hands-on projects, field trips, outdoor activities. Whatever fits how they actually learn.
One mom said it this way:
"With Braintree's current program, I have the ability and freedom to choose curriculum and programs that work best for my children." — Shay
That's exactly what this is. Support. Not a takeover.
If you left another virtual program because your child was staring at a screen for six hours a day, this is different.
One parent shared:
"We love that there is no busy work with Braintree. This allows us time to focus on the material that really matters." — Brittany
Most families have significant flexibility in how they structure their learning day. Your family can build a rhythm that works for your kids, not a schedule built for someone else's classroom.
How Families Across Five States Use This Program
Here's how it works in plain language.
Your child enrolls as a public school student through Braintree's partner school. Your child still learns at home. Your kitchen table, your couch, your backyard. Wherever you do it now.
Braintree provides the platform. The curriculum options. And a certified teacher assigned to your family.
Because your child is enrolled as a public school student, the program provides curriculum, materials, teacher support, and learning resources.
The Resources You Need, Without the Price Tag You've Been Paying
If you've been cobbling together free PDFs, borrowing library books, and stretching every dollar to cover curriculum costs, you know how exhausting it is.
Through Braintree, your family gets funding credits that you can use to order resources, classes, or place direct orders for supplies. You also have free access to a resource library.
This means you don't have to pay for each piece separately.
Your Teacher Is an Instructional Partner and a Guide
Every family gets a certified teacher assigned to them.
For elementary school students, your homeroom teacher works with you. For high school students, you have different teachers for each subject.
Your Braintree teacher works with you. They help you choose curriculum. They track your child's progress. They answer your questions. They make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
When your 3rd grader suddenly hates reading and you don't know why, your teacher is there. When your 8th grader needs help with algebra that's beyond what you remember, your teacher is there.
"I like to know every single thing in full detail up front rather than finding out later. Braintree has been incredible for my student...I have a lot of support and resources through the program." — Jessica
Your teacher is an instructional partner in your child's education.
They're making sure you have everything you need to do it well.
Your Family. Your Values.
Your Approach.
You chose to teach your kids at home for a reason. Maybe it was about values. Maybe it was about the pace. Maybe it was about giving your family more time together.
Whatever your reason, it mattered enough for you to take on something many parents never attempt.
So the idea of connecting back to ANY system probably makes your stomach tighten.
Here's what you need to know:
Braintree doesn't push a political agenda. The teacher respects your approach.
"I want to choose the curriculum for my kids, while still following state guidelines. I found that with Braintree!" — Madyson
State learning standards still need to be met. That's part of the program when public funding is involved. But YOU decide how those standards get met. You're meeting the goals. You choose the road you take to get there.
Your family accesses Braintree's provided curriculum through the learning management system, plus any additional resources you choose. If you want to use religious materials or other supplemental resources not provided through Braintree, you'd cover those costs out of pocket. That way your family gets the support you need while keeping full control over your children's learning.
Tuesday at the Kitchen Table
Close your eyes for a second. (Well, keep reading. But picture this.)
It's 9:15 on a Tuesday morning. Your coffee's still warm. Your 6-year-old is reading out loud to your 3-year-old on the couch. Your 10-year-old finished his math lesson 20 minutes ago and is building something with LEGOs.
Nobody rushed out the door at 7am. Nobody's sitting in traffic. Nobody's been told to stop reading because the bell rang.
At 10:00, you pull up a quick message from your Braintree teacher. She noticed your daughter's reading scores jumped last month. She suggests a slightly more challenging book series for the next unit. You agree. Done.
By noon, the kids are outside enjoying fun hands-on learning, rather than sitting at a desk.
Your life. With a team behind you.
Every Child Learns Differently. Braintree Was Built for That.
If your child has ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or any learning difference, you already know why you chose to teach at home.
You figured out what actually works. You know your child learns best in the morning. Or with hands-on projects. Or in 20-minute bursts instead of hour-long blocks.
Braintree's model lets you keep doing what works.
Your teacher works WITH you to build a learning pathway that fits your child.
"I want a school that has many different ways to learn the same subject. Sometimes we find one way works for one child but not the next and Braintree gives us that freedom and flexibility." — TyAnna
An Official Transcript. A Path to College. And Kids Who Actually Want to Open a Book.
"But does it count?"
Yes. Your child receives an official transcript through the partner school system. The same credentials as any public school student.
In Indiana, Oklahoma, and Idaho, there are dual credit options through local colleges. Your teenager can earn college credits while still learning at home.
Braintree families have access to field trips, clubs, virtual classes, co-op activities, and community events. Your kids build real friendships with other families who share their approach to learning.
"I love the opportunities Braintree gives, he can still attend field trips, clubs, and we can cater learning to his interest, giving him an outlet to allow his ADHD to become a positive thing, instead of causing him shame." — Elizabeth
But here's the outcome that matters most. The one you can't put on a transcript.
Your kids want to learn. They're not dragging themselves out of bed dreading another day. They're curious. They're asking questions. They're reading books because they want to.
"I feel like I can finally quit looking for the perfect curriculum for each one because we found it. Thank you Braintree." — Jacqueline
That's the transformation. Not a test score. A kid who wants to open a book.
What Other Families Say
(In Their Own Words)
On finding the right fit:
"The biggest challenge has been finding a school that gives us freedom... I am loving Braintree for my younger kids because this allows them to do that." — Victoria
On curriculum freedom:
"It is nice to have flexibility and the opportunity to tune things to the specific learning needs, styles and interests of your own learner. It is nice to have some flexibility with Braintree." — Molly
On the resources:
"The reason we chose and love Braintree is all the choices we have from curriculum, resource options, classes and clubs, funding and field trips. That is hard to find." — Kristen
On feeling supported:
"Once I found Braintree Academy, it was such a relief to know that all requirements are covered, and I don't have to piece part together a curriculum for them." — Lisa
On the learning environment:
"My kids feel safe, valued and encouraged to join in classes. Braintree has given my kids the chance to open up, be excited for learning, all in the comfort of their own home." — Sylvia
On the transformation:
"Because of Braintree I now get to spend more personal time....helping guide him through his education. His attitude has furthermore changed for the better in a more positive way since joining Braintree Academy. I believe what matters most is seeing my son happy and thriving in his education." — Lynsey
On making the decision:
"There is no other option than Braintree Academy for our family. It is what works best for us." — Ashley
On why they stay:
"Braintree gives us the chance to make our own atmosphere, and gives my daughter enough breaks so she doesn't feel overwhelmed, but still gives her enough to challenge her and give her an excellent education!" — Sara
Braintree Has Been Doing This Across Five States.
Braintree serves families in Idaho, Indiana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Wyoming.
Every Braintree teacher is certified. Every family has a real person they can call when they need help.
This isn't a startup figuring things out. This is an established, since 2018, program with results in real communities across five states.
How Families Find Their
Way to Braintree
Most families who end up with Braintree have been on a journey.
They started teaching at home because it was the right call for their family. They loved the freedom. The flexibility. The time together.
But parts of it were hard. Finding the right curriculum. Wondering if their kids were on track. Paying for everything out of pocket. Doing it all without a safety net.
Some tried other virtual programs along the way. Some worked for a while. Some didn't fit.
What most of them say is that Braintree was the first program that let them keep what they loved about learning at home, while filling the gaps they couldn't fill alone.
"It's great that Braintree allows a great mix of flexibility when it comes to our schooling needs. It really helps to be able to purchase necessary items for our kids to help them grow and learn." — Theresa
"I have been very grateful to have options for our education and having Braintree as an option has been a great blessing." — Melissa
Braintree makes what you're doing sustainable.
Here's How to See if Braintree Is Right for Your Family
You've read this far. Something here made sense to you.
Maybe it was the support. Maybe it was the freedom. Maybe it was hearing from another mom who sounds exactly like you.
Whatever it was, here's your next step.
We put together a free guide that covers everything on this page in more detail. How the program works. What the resources include. What your teacher does and doesn't do. How to enroll. What to expect in the first 30 days. And answers to the 20 most common questions families ask before joining.
No commitment. No sales call. Just the information you need to decide if this is right for your family.
No Tuition. No Long-Term Commitment. Just a Better Way to Do What You're Already Doing.
You're already teaching your kids at home. You're already doing the hard part.
Braintree doesn't change that. It just means you don't have to do it alone. And you don't have to pay for everything out of pocket.
Your family. Your schedule. Your values. Now with a team behind you.