Taylion Academy Homeschool Guide

Taylion Academy is a tuition-free California public charter school offering TK–12 homeschool, independent study, online, and in-person learning options.

Its homeschool program is designed for families who want a personalized, family-driven education with support from credentialed Education Specialists. Taylion currently serves eligible students in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, and Inyo Counties through its Southern California High Desert program. Taylion’s current website explicitly lists those six counties.

Taylion Academy at a Glance

School Type: Public Charter School
Grades: TK–12
Tuition: Free
Primary Models: Homeschool / Independent Study / Online / In-Person
Parent-Directed Homeschooling: Yes
Credentialed Education Specialist Support: Yes
Educational Funding: Yes
Approved Vendors: Yes
Online Curriculum: Yes
In-Person Learning Centers: Yes
Live / Synchronous Learning: Available
Flexible Curriculum Pathways: Yes
High School Program: Yes
WASC Accredited: Yes
COGNIA Accredited: Taylion currently states that it has also received COGNIA accreditation.
Southern California Counties Served: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, and Inyo

Program Types

Charter Homeschool Program
Independent Study
Personalized Learning
Online Learning
In-Person Learning
Blended Learning
Parent-Directed Homeschooling
Educational Funding
Approved Vendors
Credentialed Education Specialists
Learning Centers
TK–12

What Is Taylion Academy?

Taylion Academy is a tuition-free public charter-school organization built around flexible personalized education.

Families may choose from home-based, online, in-person, or blended learning models depending on the student’s needs and educational goals.

Taylion describes its homeschool program as a family-driven TK–12 program in which parents remain actively involved while experienced Education Specialists provide guidance, resources, and academic support.

Students remain enrolled in a California public charter school and must meet applicable public-school academic and accountability requirements.

What Counties Does Taylion Serve?

Taylion’s current Southern California program serves students in:

Los Angeles County
Orange County
Riverside County
San Bernardino County
Kern County
Inyo County

Taylion’s current enrollment materials list these counties as its High Desert service area.

Taylion also operates a separate Six Rivers Academy serving Northern California counties, including Shasta, Humboldt, Siskiyou, Trinity, Del Norte, and Modoc.

For CA Homeschool Hub’s Southern California county pages, the relevant Taylion service area is the six-county High Desert region listed above.

Taylion Homeschool Program

Taylion’s homeschool program serves TK–12 students and is designed for families who want substantial involvement in their child’s education.

The program emphasizes:

Family-driven education
Personalized learning
Flexible curriculum
Student pacing
Education Specialist support
Educational resources
Approved vendors
Community support

Taylion states that homeschool families choose programs that fit their student and can allow learners to move at a comfortable pace while staying academically on track.

What Does the Parent Do?

Taylion’s homeschool program is intended for families who are actively involved in their child’s education.

Parents help:

Guide daily learning
Select appropriate curriculum pathways
Support assignments
Maintain learning routines
Communicate with the Education Specialist
Monitor student progress
Participate in required school processes

The exact amount of parent responsibility depends on which homeschool pathway the family selects.

What Does the Education Specialist Do?

Homeschool families are supported by credentialed Education Specialists, commonly called ESs.

Taylion’s current homeschool team includes multiple Supervisory Education Specialists and Education Specialists dedicated specifically to homeschool families.

Education Specialists may help families with:

Curriculum planning
Academic goals
Student progress
State requirements
Homeschool documentation
Educational funding
Vendor resources
Learning-pathway decisions
Academic support

The Education Specialist provides school oversight while helping the family personalize the student’s program.

Taylion Homeschool Learning Pathways

Taylion currently organizes its homeschool curriculum around three flexible learning pathways:

Discovery Trail

The Discovery Trail is the most structured homeschool pathway.

Families receive:

A selected all-in-one curriculum
A consistent 36-week schedule
Clear academic expectations
Synchronous learning opportunities
Monthly parent webinars
Ongoing Education Specialist support

Taylion describes this pathway as appropriate for families who want predictable pacing and a clear academic structure.

Explorer Trail

The Explorer Trail provides more curriculum flexibility while still offering substantial school guidance.

Families can combine:

All-in-one curriculum
A-la-carte curriculum
Flexible pacing
Synchronous learning
Parent webinars
Education Specialist support

This pathway may work well for families that want to customize learning while still receiving regular direction from the school.

Trailblazer

The Trailblazer pathway provides the highest level of family control.

Taylion describes it as a pathway for families who want to take greater ownership of the student’s learning plan while still accessing school support and credential guidance as needed.

This is the pathway most similar to a highly flexible parent-directed homeschool model.

Taylion Homeschool Pathways Compared

Feature	Discovery Trail	Explorer Trail	Trailblazer
Structure	Highest	Moderate	Lowest
Parent curriculum choice	Limited / guided	✅ Significant	✅ Highest
School-selected curriculum	✅ Major component	Optional mix	Less
Flexible pacing	Limited	✅	✅ Highest
Education Specialist support	✅	✅	✅
Synchronous learning	✅	✅	Available
Best fit	New homeschoolers or families wanting structure	Families wanting balance	Experienced homeschool families wanting flexibility

The exact curriculum and program requirements may change, so families should confirm current pathway details directly with Taylion.

Curriculum Flexibility at Taylion

Taylion’s homeschool program allows families to select from a range of approved curriculum providers and educational resources.

Its current vendor materials include resources such as:

ABCmouse
Acellus / Power Homeschool
All About Learning Press
Academic tutoring
Educational field trips
Performing arts
Music
Physical education
Multi-subject programs
Enrichment programs

Different homeschool pathways provide different levels of curriculum control.

Families using the Discovery Trail receive a more structured school-selected program, while Explorer and Trailblazer families have greater flexibility.

Does Taylion Provide Educational Funding?

Yes.

Taylion explicitly states that Student Educational Funding is available to homeschool families.

The funds are intended to provide access to:

Instructional materials
Supplemental learning
Approved educational services
Resources available through Taylion’s approved vendor list

Current Funding Amount

Taylion publicly confirms the existence of educational funding, but I could not verify a clearly published 2026–27 per-student dollar amount on the current public website.

For accuracy, families should confirm the current amount directly with Taylion’s homeschool enrollment team or assigned Education Specialist.

Are Educational Funds Cash Paid to Parents?

No.

Taylion’s educational funding is part of the public charter-school program and is used for approved educational materials and services.

Families should expect purchases to go through Taylion’s approved vendor and school purchasing processes rather than receiving unrestricted cash.

Does Taylion Have Approved Vendors?

Yes.

Taylion maintains an extensive homeschool Vendor Directory.

The current public vendor directory includes hundreds of providers offering categories such as:

Online curriculum
Language arts
Math
Science
Multi-subject instruction
Tutoring
Physical education
Music
Performing arts
Educational events
Field trips
Enrichment

The vendor directory also identifies which geographic regions each provider serves.

Can Taylion Families Use Online Curriculum?

Yes.

Taylion’s vendor directory includes multiple online curriculum providers, and its homeschool program allows families to use online, in-person, or blended learning options.

The school specifically describes its TK–12 program as supporting:

Online, in-person, and homeschool options.

Does Taylion Offer Live Online Learning?

Yes.

Taylion’s homeschool pathways include synchronous learning opportunities.

Both the Discovery and Explorer pathways specifically mention synchronous instruction as part of the available support structure.

Availability and required participation may depend on the pathway and grade level.

Does Taylion Offer In-Person Learning?

Yes.

Taylion operates physical learning centers in Southern California.

Its Learning Center – 395 in Victorville serves as the home learning center for Taylion homeschool families and provides support, resources, and access to the homeschool team.

Taylion also operates a Bartlett learning center in Adelanto.

Learning centers may provide:

Teacher support
Academic assistance
Flexible scheduling
Student services
Community events
Homeschool-family support

Taylion Learning Center – 395

Taylion’s primary homeschool location is:

14181 Highway 395, Suite 202
Victorville, CA 92392

Taylion identifies this location specifically as the home learning center for homeschool families.

The location includes:

Education Specialists
Homeschool leadership
Vendor support staff
Student services
School counselors
Events coordination

Independent Study at Taylion

Taylion also offers an Independent Study Program separate from its dedicated homeschool pathway.

Taylion says its independent-study program allows students to learn through:

Online instruction
In-person instruction
At-home learning
Flexible scheduling
Academic resources
Enrichment
Community events

while maintaining school oversight and graduation requirements.

This means families should distinguish between:

Taylion Homeschool

and

Taylion Independent Study

when deciding which program fits their needs.

Taylion Homeschool vs. Independent Study

Feature	Homeschool Program	Independent Study
Grades	TK–12	TK–12
Parent involvement	✅ High	Varies
Education Specialist	✅	✅
Curriculum flexibility	✅ High	Program-dependent
Approved vendors	✅ Major feature	Program-dependent
Educational funding	✅	Program-dependent
Online learning	Optional	✅ Available
In-person learning	Optional	✅ Available
Best fit	Families wanting a homeschool-style program	Students wanting flexible school-based instruction

Is Taylion a Public Charter School?

Yes.

The California Department of Education lists Taylion High Desert Academy/Adelanto as an active K–12 public charter school.

CDE identifies it as:

County: San Bernardino
District: Adelanto Elementary
Charter: Yes
Charter Number: 1520
Status: Active
Opened: August 14, 2013

Taylion’s own current website also describes the organization as a tuition-free public charter school.

Is Taylion Free?

Yes.

Taylion Academy is tuition-free.

There is no private-school tuition for enrolled students.

Families may choose to pay personally for optional educational materials or services not covered through Taylion’s public-school program.

Is Taylion Accredited?

Yes.

Taylion states that its curriculum and school program are WASC accredited.

Its current website also states that it has received COGNIA accreditation, providing another external accreditation framework for academic quality and school improvement.

Families needing accreditation documentation for college, transfers, athletics, or other purposes should verify the current accreditation record directly with Taylion or the accrediting organization.

Taylion High School

Taylion serves students through Grade 12.

High-school students can access flexible education through online, independent-study, homeschool, and in-person options.

Taylion emphasizes helping students remain on track to graduate, and its current website states that its charter program maintains a 100% On Track to Graduate rate.

High-school families should work directly with Taylion counselors when planning:

Graduation requirements
Credit recovery
College preparation
Career pathways
Online coursework
Postsecondary plans

Diagnostic Assessments

Taylion’s homeschool program currently uses Edmentum diagnostic assessments in:

Reading
Mathematics
Language arts

The assessments are administered three times during the school year — fall, winter, and spring — to measure student academic growth.

Because Taylion is a California public charter school, students may also be required to participate in applicable statewide assessments.

Taylion Enrollment

Taylion currently advertises tuition-free enrollment for TK–12 students.

For general independent-study enrollment, Taylion states that it offers open enrollment without a waitlist.

However, the situation is different for the dedicated homeschool program.

For 2026–27, Taylion’s enrollment confirmation page states that students selecting the Homeschool program are currently added to the homeschool waitlist.

That means families should verify current space before assuming homeschool enrollment is immediately available.

Taylion Homeschool 2026–27 Lottery

Taylion’s homeschool parent-resource page currently includes:

2026–27 Homeschool Lottery Recording
Lottery Process & Procedures
2026–27 Homeschool Lottery Results

This confirms that homeschool enrollment may require a lottery when applications exceed available space.

Who Is Eligible for Taylion?

Taylion’s current enrollment information includes:

TK: Students must turn 4 by September 1.

California Residency: Students must provide proof of California residency.

Grades: TK–12.

Geographic Eligibility: Southern California High Desert families must reside within Taylion’s approved service area.

Taylion currently lists:

Kern
Inyo
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Riverside
Orange

Who Might Like Taylion?

Taylion may appeal to families looking for:

Tuition-free homeschooling
Parent-directed learning
Multiple curriculum pathways
Educational funding
Approved vendors
Credentialed Education Specialist support
Online learning
In-person learning-center support
Flexible schedules
Synchronous classes
TK–12 continuity
A choice between structured and highly flexible homeschooling

Its three homeschool pathways are particularly useful because families can choose how much structure they want instead of being forced into one homeschool model.

Taylion vs. Private Homeschooling

Taylion Academy	Private Homeschool
Public charter school	Family operates independently
Tuition-free	Family generally pays for curriculum
Educational funding available	No charter funding
Education Specialist oversight	Parent independently directs education
Public-school requirements apply	Greater independence
Approved vendors available	Family selects providers freely
Curriculum must meet charter requirements	Family has broader curriculum control
State/public-school assessments may apply	Different requirements
Learning centers available	Family arranges community resources

Neither model is automatically better.

Taylion provides public-school resources, educational funding, credentialed teacher support, and approved vendors, while private homeschooling generally provides greater independence from the public-school system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taylion Academy a homeschool charter school?

Yes.

Taylion offers a dedicated tuition-free TK–12 homeschool program built around family-driven education and Education Specialist support.

Is Taylion free?

Yes.

Taylion is a tuition-free California public charter school.

Does Taylion provide homeschool funding?

Yes.

Taylion states that Student Educational Funding is available to help homeschool families access instructional materials and supplemental learning through approved vendors.

How much funding does Taylion provide?

Taylion currently confirms that educational funds are available but does not clearly publish one universal 2026–27 per-student amount on its public website.

Families should verify the current allocation directly with the homeschool team.

Does Taylion have approved vendors?

Yes.

Taylion maintains an extensive vendor directory covering curriculum, tutoring, enrichment, music, physical education, field trips, and other educational services.

Can parents choose curriculum?

Yes.

Curriculum flexibility depends on the chosen homeschool pathway.

Discovery is more structured, Explorer provides a balance of choice and guidance, and Trailblazer gives families the greatest control.

Does Taylion offer online learning?

Yes.

Taylion offers online, in-person, blended, homeschool, and independent-study learning options.

Does Taylion have physical learning centers?

Yes.

Taylion operates learning centers including its homeschool-focused Highway 395 location in Victorville and its Bartlett location in Adelanto.

Does Taylion serve Los Angeles County?

Yes.

Does Taylion serve Orange County?

Yes.

Does Taylion serve Riverside County?

Yes.

Does Taylion serve San Bernardino County?

Yes.

Does Taylion serve Kern County?

Yes.

Does Taylion serve Inyo County?

Yes.

Does Taylion serve San Diego County?

Not through the Southern California High Desert program currently described on Taylion’s enrollment pages.

The current High Desert service area lists Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, and Inyo Counties. San Diego is not included.

Is Taylion homeschool enrollment open for 2026–27?

Taylion’s current enrollment confirmation page says Homeschool applicants are being placed on the 2026–27 waitlist, while other independent-study enrollment may remain open.

Taylion Academy Contact Information

Taylion Academy

Main Phone: (760) 843-6622
General Enrollment: (760) 951-5501
Homeschool Enrollment: (714) 971-7549
Email: info@taylion.com

Homeschool Learning Center – 395

14181 Highway 395, Suite 202
Victorville, CA 92392

Grades: TK–12

Southern California Counties Served: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, and Inyo

External Resources

Taylion Academy Official Website

Taylion Homeschool Program

Taylion Homeschool Curriculum & Pathways

Taylion Homeschool Parent Resources

Taylion Enrollment

California Department of Education – Taylion High Desert Academy/Adelanto

Internal Resources

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Important Note

CA Homeschool Hub is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Taylion Academy.

Homeschool pathways, educational-fund amounts, approved vendors, curriculum options, enrollment availability, learning-center programs, and county eligibility may change.

Always verify current information and homeschool availability directly with Taylion before enrolling or ordering educational resources.