The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program allows Arizona families to use state education funds for private school tuition, homeschooling, educational therapies, and more. If public school is not meeting your child's needs, ESA provides financial flexibility for alternative education options.
Creating Curriculum for Supplemental Items
Families using ESA funds for homeschooling must submit a curriculum plan outlining subjects, materials, and instructional methods, including supplemental resources like online programs or tutoring.
To save time when creating a curriculum for ordering items for your student, try these steps:
1. Go to ChatGPT and copy & paste the following prompt:
"Create a simple curriculum for one student, [STUDENT NAME], focused on [ITEM or TOPIC], using the fewest words possible. Do not include * or # symbols. The curriculum should have six sections:
- Subject Title: A subject related to learning.
- Scope/Overview: A brief description of what the class will cover.
- Sequence/Method of Teaching:*A bulleted list of lessons or steps, written concisely and clearly.
- Materials Needed: A list of required materials and how they will be used.
-Comments: Include the statement, '[STUDENT NAME] is participating in an educational program within our home environment, and this curriculum is parent-prepared.'"
2. Review the generated curriculum to ensure it aligns with your child’s needs and is age-appropriate. If you’re not satisfied, type "regenerate" to get a revised version.
3. Use the provided editable template to input the finalized curriculum. Once completed, save the document as a PDF and submit to ESA with the order.