Discovery of Learning

Q: Should my child bring a snack/lunch to class?

Yes. The children are able to enjoy a snack during their morning work time and eat lunch together from 12pm - 1pm. Please provide your child with peanut free items for the safety of friends with peanut allergies. We also ask that you provide your child with a water bottle daily. Each campus has bottled water available to refill bottles as needed.

Q: Are all DOL teachers credentialed?

As an Enrichment Center a credential is not a requirement, however, our teachers... Come from a variety of backgrounds and may be in different stopping points along their career path. We have many who are credentialed, seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom or have decided to homeschool their own children and set them on this path. We have some teachers who are currently in school or have varying degrees from AA to Masters in education, child development, psychology, etc. We even have teachers who work for us part time and also serve the community as licensed therapists, educational coaches, college teachers, historians, even authors and artists! We absolutely love and look for teachers with a zest for education, an open mind to family choice, and an exceptional background in working with children, families and as an advocate for alternative education. Becoming a DOL teacher is a lengthy process that we pride ourselves on. We do not simply look to fill a position, rather we look for an educator who is aligned with our philosophy, is open to reflection and feedback regarding teaching strategies and educational approaches. Our teachers are provided a multitude of training methods to ensure they understand the DOL way and so parents know that each campus and classroom is run in the same caring and nurturing way.

Q: Does the Discovery of Learning provide a complete academic school program for my child?

The goal of the Discovery of learning is to partner with the homeschool family and compliment and supplement what the parent is doing at home, NOT completely replace it. Although DOL intentionally plans activities in all the core subjects and helps high school students set goals in each assigned subject, Discovery of Learning's Core Programs and Elective Classes are enrichment classes; they are meant to provide the balance for the homeschooling family and support the parent, who remains the child(ren)'s primary teacher.

Q: Is Discovery of Learning an approved vendor of my Charter School?

We are an approved vendor for most charters. Check with your Discovery of Learning campus to find out which charters serve your county, and the benefits of each charter to your family's time at Discovery of Learning.