The Advocacy Vault
You Have the Right to Direct Your Child’s Education.
Don’t let a “Christian or Religious Worldview” denial stop your student’s progress
Navigating the intersection of public funding and home education in Oregon can be daunting—especially when a district or charter school denies your curriculum choice based on your family’s faith. Whether you are facing a reimbursement denial for Abeka, Bob Jones, Classical Conversations, or a local Christian co-op, you are not alone, and you are not without options.
It’s time to put a STOP! to using “loop holes” like buying a printer, paper and ink so you can print off Christian curriculum such a “The good and the Beautiful.” Ain’t no homeschooling parent have time for that non-sense, especially if you have more than one kid.
I’ve compiled these templates and mapping resources based on my own current-on-going appeals and the latest judicial precedents, including Carson v. Makin and Mahmoud v. Taylor. These tools are designed to help you advocate for your child’s right to a neutral, academic-focused education without compromising your values or their education. We use our curriculum as a tool to meet secular state benchmarks- it having a "Christian worldview" is incidental to our student's academic progress.
Download the resources below to start your appeal process today.
CC Curriculum Mapping
Prove academic alignment with our mapping guides. Use these to show how your curriculum meets Oregon State Standards and challenges the "academic failure" narrative.
Oregon School District
Navigate the local process with a formal appeal template tailored specifically to Oregon Administrative Rules. Use this document to address your local school district or ESD.
Oregon OED Appeal
Elevate your claim to the state level using this template designed for the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) complaint and appeal process, citing specific OAR 581 administrative rules.
Federal Complaint
Escalate to the federal level if needed. This template is structured for the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR), citing federal civil rights precedents.
Judicial Precedent Fact Sheet
Understand the federal court cases that protect your parental rights and religious freedom in education. This essential one-page guide breaks down Carson v. Makin and other vital Supreme Court rulings that you can cite in your appeal letters and co-op discussions.
Need a Partner for Your Appeal?
Sometimes, having a template isn't enough. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by district jargon or need help mapping your specific curriculum to Oregon State Standards,
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Refine your written appeals for maximum impact.
Prepare your 3-minute public testimony for School Board meetings.
Navigate the escalation process to the Oregon Department of Education.
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