The goal of the NCSD Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) is to empower parents to educate their
children in the home environment with the assistance of credentialed teachers who can help them achieve
educational goals.
Those who choose to home educate with the help of NCSD are making an agreement to participate in one of the
Home School Assistance Program options provided by the district. The HSAP options provided by the district
are outlined in this document.
In return, the school district receives 30% of the funding it would receive if that same student were enrolled in
full-time public school. These funds are specifically allocated to the HSAP and are used to provide families
with a licensed instructor, minimal teaching resources, library materials, and standardized testing. Home-
educated students may also dual-enroll for extra- curricular activities and/or academic classes at NCSD. An
additional percentage of funding goes directly to the school district for those who dual-enroll.
Home educators take legal responsibility for the educational progress of their children. The Nevada HSAP
provides assistance to meet the standards set by the State of Iowa and by the Nevada School District, but the
primary responsibility always remains with the parent or legal guardian.
