It’s important to note that accreditation only applies to academic institutions and programs as a whole, not to specific curricula. For example, Abeka Academy is an accredited homeschool program, but their Arithmetic or Language Arts curriculum cannot be accredited.
No US state requires homeschoolers to use an accredited program, so your family has freedom to decide which curriculum to use. While accredited programs have a ‘seal of approval’ from an accrediting body, it is worth noting that many homeschool programs used by families are not accredited and may still be high-quality and effective.
If you’re an HSLDA member and have additional questions about accreditation, feel free to contact us for more information.
