Acellus Power Homeschool

Acellus Power Homeschool delivers the exact same video-based curriculum as Acellus Academy—taught by professional teachers through short 8-minute video lessons followed by quizzes—but without accreditation, making it ideal for families wanting affordable, parent-led online learning for grades K-12 where you remain in control of transcripts and graduation rather than enrolling in a formal online school. This secular curriculum uses adaptive "prism diagnostics" technology that identifies knowledge gaps and automatically adjusts content to fill holes in understanding, particularly helping struggling learners catch up while allowing advanced students to progress at their own pace through up to six courses simultaneously for one monthly fee. Daily lessons require minimal parent involvement since students watch videos independently and answer comprehension questions immediately after each segment, with automatic grading and progress tracking handled by the system—making it popular with working parents and families teaching multiple children. The curriculum covers core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies aligned with Common Core standards, plus limited electives in elementary and middle school but broader AP and career prep options in high school. Parents appreciate the hands-off teaching approach and quick setup, though some note the video-heavy format doesn't suit every learning style, particularly kinesthetic learners who need movement and hands-on activities, and that writing instruction feels lighter than dedicated writing programs. The platform provides complete autonomy over course selection, pacing, and academic decisions since you're independently homeschooling rather than enrolled in a school, though this means you're responsible for issuing diplomas and meeting your state's homeschool requirements without institutional support. The secular approach presents evolution in biology and covers world religions objectively without advocacy, which works for families wanting faith-free academics but may require supplementation for those seeking Christian content. Consider whether your child learns well from screen-based instruction and whether you need accreditation—if diploma and transcript services matter for high school, Acellus Academy offers the identical curriculum with official school enrollment, though Power Homeschool's lower price point makes it compelling for elementary and middle school years.