Bloom Academy

05/21/2025

Congratulations to the FIRST K5 graduating class of Bloom Academy! What a wonderful celebration we had last night.

May the Lord bless you as you progress. 🙂♥️

04/29/2025

We invite you to join us for an Open House, Tuesday, April 29 from 5:30-7pm at Bloom Academy

If you’re interested in finding out more information on our school offerings, or if you have children enrolled for the upcoming school year, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, meet the instructors, and tour the school!

We hope to see you there!

04/14/2025

We would love to teach and care for your children this upcoming school year! Why worry about where your kids go to school and what they’re learning now that the EFA has been approved for the wonderful state of Arkansas. Private school and your choice is at your fingertips!

Bloom Academy is now enrolling for the upcoming school year for Kindergarten and First Grade. We offer fully funded options through the EFA along with hybrid homeschool. There are many opportunities to take advantage of and we hope you’ll choose us!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out by phone call or private message and we will guide you in the right direction.

03/26/2025

Parents just coming out of public school or those who are dealing with special circumstances sometimes ask if they can have someone else homeschool their children, such as hiring tutors or private teachers for homeschooling. The short answer is “maybe.”

By definition, "homeschooling is parent-directed, family-based education. Parent-directed means the parents have deliberately chosen to take responsibility for the education of their children, controlling both the education process and the curriculum (course of study)."

More importantly, homeschooling in Arkansas is generally understood to mean that the child's parent or guardian is the primary educator, even if they hire help.

Situations where parents delegate their child’s education to another and do not themselves provide instruction would not generally fall under the definition of homeschooling. This includes public school at home programs, private schools, private teachers for homeschooling (or “homeschool teachers”), and tutors who perform most of the child’s instruction.

We believe, however, there are ways to navigate these challenging situations and still enjoy the benefits of independent homeschooling. In Arkansas, homeschool parents can use whatever resources they choose to best educate their children. Legal experts like Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) believe that this includes having a hired teacher’s aide provide some of the instruction.

As long as homeschool parents continue to direct content and curriculum, and parents are spending time instructing their children in their home, they can use teacher aides and classes to supplement that education. These aides could answer questions or deliver assignments during the day while the parents are at work, or be brought in to help with specific subjects or learning challenges.

This is where the Hybrid Homeschool arrangement comes in. We simply would be a hired aid to help facilitate your choice of curriculum and provide assistance to reach your desired goals.

Call us and let's discuss if we might be able to help you.

03/26/2025

We have had the privilege of providing private education and childcare since 1978. We are excited to bring on Michael and Annie Larsen to facilitate even more development.

03/21/2025

It’s time to abolish the Department of Education, return power to the states and empower every parent and student to get the education they need and deserve.

Read my op-ed on Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/get-rid-education-department-give-power-parents

03/21/2025

Private School vs. Hybrid Homeschool?
What are some key differences betweem Traditional Private School and Hybrid Homeschool? We answer that question and explore this topic in this video with Michael and Annie Larsen.

Bloom Academy:
- Private Christian K5-1st
- Hybrid Homeschool Resource
- Tutoring
- Labs
- Homeschool and Curriculum Management
- Arkansas E.F.A. Funding will pay for your Private School or Homeschool choice. We are a registered school choice vendor with the State of Arkansas. Ask us about how your child's education can be totally paid for!

03/20/2025

03/20/2025

Bloom Academy - Who Are We?
Introducing Michael and Annie Larsen.

- Private Christian K5-1st
- Hybrid Homeschool Resource
- Tutoring
- Labs
- Homeschool and Curriculum Management

- Arkansas E.F.A. Funding will pay for your Private School or Homeschool choice. We are a registered school choice vendor with the State of Arkansas. Ask us about how your child's education can be totally paid for!

03/08/2025

Education Freedom Accounts
This will pay for your children's private education, or homeschooling.

If you are interested in private schooling, or help with managing your homeschool, tutoring, or special labs ...give us a call and let's discuss how we may be able to assist you.