The Talega Preparatory Academy opened in 2002

when homeschooling mom, Jennifer Schmit, reached

out to her classroom teacher sister, Marguerite Gaspar, seeking an ISP umbrella program to support her local homeschool group members. A strong advocate of homeschooling, Marguerite was eager to help. 

 

In the years since our opening, we've seen public school classroom funding drastically reduced and instructional priorities transformed, focusing less on academic success and more on social planning. Schools and programs that once were the pride of the community are no longer satisfactory as great teachers flee, class sizes increase, and the demand to meet diverse student needs amid discipline problems, student crises, and litigation prove unmanageable. 

 

Meanwhile, political agendas infiltrate public education, leaving many families unhappy with the academic and social curricula. Furthermore, private school tuitions have skyrocketed, barring most families from those programs. Learning loss caused by responses to the Covid-19 pandemic have made many families realize the need for parents to take charge of their children's educations.

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In response to these challenges, Talega Prep has grown to serve families throughout California.

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Today, our mission remains unchanged.  We strive to provide families with the utmost personal freedom to educate their children in a manner that best serves each individual's needs, interests, and aptitudes while assuring you that the State's requirements are met.

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With Talega Prep, you have the freedom and flexibility to choose what, when, and how each of your children will learn.  You are in charge, and we are here to support you in your plan.  

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