Join ICHE

Will you join us today in protecting the priceless freedom to home educate our children in Idaho?

1. General Information
2. Member Services
   1. Standardized Testing
   2. Legislative Day
   3. Legislative Analysis
   4. Leadership Summit
   5. Honor Societies
   6. Member Discounts
   7. Email Legislative Alerts
   8. Website
   9. Membership Registration Forms
3. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
4. ONLINE REGISTRATION
5. YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRATION DATE
6. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

1. General Information
   Every parent has the right to home educate. The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), the national advocate for home educators, recognizes two state home school organizations. Christian Homeschoolers of Idaho State (CHOIS) promotes home education. Idaho Coalition of Home Educators (ICHE) protects the right of families to home educate in the state of Idaho regardless of educational choice, religious affiliation, or age. ICHE membership is independent of membeship in HSLDA and CHOIS; however, with the support of HSLDA and CHOIS, along with statewide Regional Coordinators, ICHE sponsors the services listed below.
   
   
2. Member Services
   1. Standardized Testing
      Annual testing, utilizing the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) and the Iowa Te s t s of Educational Development (ITED), is offered at cost to home educated students at testing sites throughout the state. Graphs of ICHE scores, compared with Idaho public school and national scores, are prepared for public distribution and posted on the website.
      
      
   2. Legislative Day
      At an annual Statehouse reception, ICHE testing data and student projects are displayed. Legislators and other public officials interact with students and parents concerning the excellence of home education.
      
      
   3. Legislative Analysis
      ICHE legal advisors closely monitor pending legislation affecting home education. ICHE advisors testify on behalf of home education freedoms in legislative committee hearings, as well as consult with our state and national representatives to influence pending legislation as it relates to home education.
      
      
   4. Leadership Summit
      ICHE representatives attend the HSLDA National Homeschool Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. ICHE has been recognized by HSLDA as its state liaison on legal and legislative issues.
      
      
   5. Honor Societies
      ICHE-tested 9th through 12th grade students with qualifying composite scores are annually nominated to WhoÕs Who Among American High School Students. Additionally, those students with qualifying scores are designated Summa Cum Laude Scholars. Who's Whonominees and Summa Cum Laude Scholarsare entitledto wear honor cords at the Idaho Homeschool Graduation.
      
      
   6. Member Discounts
      More than 50 businesses honor the ICHE Educator Discount Cards giving ICHE members educator discounts throughout the state.
      
      
   7. Email Legislative Alerts
      ICHE distributes to current ICHE members information concerning pending legislation which directly relates to home education via email, including weekly HSLDA updates and alerts.
      
      
   8. Website
      Our website, www.iche-idaho.org, provides internet access to ICHE notices, member discounts, legislative alerts, events, and online membership and testing registration. Statements of state office and legislative candidates regarding home education are also posted on the website.
      
      
   9. Membership Registration Forms
      Idaho has enjoyed tremendous freedom in home education in recent years. Since 1992, ICHE has protected these freedoms. However, the participation of every home educating family is needed to continue in this endeavor. As the recent challenges to home education have increased, the costs to effectively respond have multiplied significantly. ICHE is an Idaho, non-profit corporation with an all-volunteer staff. Donations and membership fees are the sole support of this organization. With a small investment on the part of each home educating family, ICHE will remain strong and viable. CHE membership is open to those who support the right to privately home educate, regardless of educational choice, religious affiliation, or age. ICHE membership is independent of HSLDA and CHOIS.
      
      
3. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
   To join ICHE, download the pdf file, print it out, and send in your completed form to the address listed below along with your membership fee. You will receive by mail your ICHE Educator Discount and Student ID Cards, and confirmation that your registration was received.
   
       ICHE MEMBERSHIP
       Post Office Box 878
       Eagle, Idaho 83616
   
   
4. ONLINE REGISTRATION
   After completing registration online, you will receive an immediate email notification that your registration has been completed. You will receive by mail your ICHE Educator Discount and Student ID Cards. If you have difficulty in registering online, contact registration@iche-idaho.org with your name, address, phone number, email address, and the specific nature of your registration problem, and you will be contacted by ICHE for assistance.
   
   
5. YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRATION DATE
   Follow this link to verify membership status.
   
   
6. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
   • Weekly HSLDA updates via email
   • ICHE Educator Discount Cards effective for one year
   • Student ID Cards effective for one year
   • ICHE legislative email alerts
   • CHOIS State Homeschool Convention information
   • Free Subscription to CHOIS Connection Magazine which includes two ICHE columns
   • Membership packet and testing information
   • Participation in Legislative Day
   • Annual standardized testing at cost
   • Honor society student nominations