Do All Districts Offer Independent Study?
No. Independent study is an option for districts. Although offering independent study is not required by law, districts may offer independent study for students in kindergarten through grade twelve and in adult schools.
How Can I Find Independent Study For My Student?
Independent study may be offered by a school in your district, a charter school, a school in another district, or county office of education.
- To find out if your district, county office of education, or other districts in your area offer independent study, please call the appropriate office.
Note: Access to independent study in another district may require an interdistrict transfer agreement.
- To find a charter school with independent study that serves your area, access the California Department of Education (CDE) Charter Schools in California Counties Web page, locate your county on the map, and then click on the county. You may also select neighboring counties for additional charter school options, since independent study charter schools chartered in a neighboring county may serve students in your area. Charter schools offering independent study are in pink boxes.
Note: An interdistrict transfer agreement is not required for attendance at a charter school.
How to Find A Particular School’s Contact Information
Contact information about a particular school is available on the CDE California School Directory. From the California School Directory Web page:
- Type the name of the school in the “Name” field.
- Select the “Search” button.
- Choose the school you are looking for from the “Select School name below for details” column.