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Peninsula Parent Partnership

Peninsula Parent Partnership Program

Educational Service Center 
14015 62nd Avenue NW 
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
P: (253) 530-1000

Michael Farmer

Chief of Schools

 

Julie Shultz-Bartlett

Chief of Schools

 

John Yellowlees

Chief Academic Officer

 

Tonya Beattie

Executive Assistant, Chief of Schools
(253) 530-1007

Partnering with Families to Support K–5 Homeschool Learning

The Peninsula Parent Partnership Program, launching in the fall of 2026, is a new opportunity for K–5 families who have chosen to homeschool and are looking for additional support from Peninsula School District.

Our program is built on a partnership between families and a certificated teacher to help students grow academically while maintaining the flexibility that homeschooling provides. Families remain at the center of their child's education while gaining access to district resources, guidance, and enrichment opportunities.

Whether you are new to homeschooling or have been educating your child at home for years, the Peninsula Parent Partnership Program offers support designed to complement your family's educational journey.

What Families Can Expect

  • Partnership with a certificated teacher to develop individualized learning goals and monitor student progress.
  • Access to high-quality curriculum and instructional resources to support learning at home.
  • Regular check-ins and progress monitoring to celebrate growth and ensure students are making meaningful progress.
  • Weekly Friday enrichment opportunities featuring engaging, hands-on learning experiences, collaboration, and opportunities to connect with peers.
  • Flexibility that honors each family's unique homeschooling approach while meeting Washington State Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) requirements.

Interested in Learning More?

We're excited to partner with families throughout the Peninsula community.

If you're interested in learning more about the Peninsula Parent Partnership Program, please complete our Parent Partnership Inquiry Form. A member of our team will contact you with additional information about the program, enrollment process, and upcoming informational opportunities.

Peninsula Parent Partnership Inquiry Form

Learn More about the Peninsula Parent Partnership

  • The Peninsula Parent Partnership Program is built on a shared commitment to student success. Families, students, and certificated teachers each play an important role in creating a meaningful and personalized learning experience.

    Families

    Students

    Certificated Teacher

    Serve as the primary educators, providing day-to-day instruction in the home learning environment.

    Engage in learning experiences at home and actively participate in their educational journey.

    Serve as a trusted educational partner, advisor, and instructional coach for families.

    Collaborate to develop individualized learning goals that reflect each student's strengths and needs.

    Work toward individualized learning goals and demonstrate growth over time.

    Partner with families to develop and monitor a Written Student Learning Plan (WSLP).

    Utilize district-provided curriculum and approved instructional resources to support learning.

    Complete learning activities and share evidence of learning during progress reviews.

    Provide curriculum guidance, instructional resources, and recommendations to support learning at home.

    Maintain regular communication with the certificated teacher and participate in scheduled conferences and progress reviews.

    Reflect on learning, celebrate successes, and build independence as learners.

    Monitor student progress and provide ongoing feedback in accordance with Washington State Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) requirements.

    Encourage participation in weekly enrichment opportunities and other learning experiences that support academic and social growth.

    Participate in Friday enrichment experiences and opportunities to connect with peers.

    Facilitate engaging enrichment opportunities and maintain regular communication with families throughout the school year.

    Together, We Create a Strong Partnership

    When families, students, and certificated teachers each contribute their unique strengths, students benefit from a personalized educational experience that combines the flexibility of homeschooling with the support, resources, and expertise of Peninsula School District.

     

  • This option is for homeschool families who are not enrolling in the full Parent Partnership Program but would like to participate in weekly Friday enrichment experiences. These sessions provide K–5 students with engaging, hands-on learning opportunities and time to connect with peers in a structured, school-supported environment led by Peninsula School District staff.

    All students enrolled in the full Peninsula Parent Partnership Program will have the opportunity to engage in Friday Enrichment Classes. 

  • Families interested in enrolling in the Peninsula Parent Partnership Program should complete the Inquiry Form, one entry per child interested in participating. Once completed, the certificated Parent Partnership educator will contact the family and establish a date to meet to talk through the program and next steps for enrollment.  


    Please note: This is NOT a registration form. This is an inquiry form. We will follow up with next steps for registration. 

    Peninsula Parent Partnership Inquiry Form