The Flex Program
At Idaho Technical Career Academy (ITCA), we recognize that every student learns differently and that families have unique schedules and needs. ITCA's Flex program is an individualized learning option designed for motivated, independent students who consistently demonstrate strong academic progress, daily engagement, and responsible learning habits. Eligible students may complete coursework with greater scheduling flexibility while continuing to meet all ITCA academic, assessment, communication, and graduation requirements.
What is the Flex program?
The ITCA Flex program provides eligible students with increased flexibility in how they complete their daily coursework. Flex students are not required to attend routine live class sessions unless attendance is assigned for academic intervention, assessment preparation, testing, Special Education or Section 504 services, English Learner services, or other school-required support. Students continue to receive teacher support, progress monitoring, and access to scheduled instructional sessions when needed.
Why Families Choose Flex
Families choose Flex because it allows students to complete ITCA coursework in a schedule that better fits their individual needs while maintaining high expectations for academic performance and engagement.
Stay on Track With Support
Students are monitored through course grades, assignment completion, pacing, daily logins, assessments, teacher communication, and graduation progress. Students must attend any required intervention, testing, Special Education, Section 504, English Learner, or compliance-related sessions. When a student falls below Flex expectations, the principal, counselor, teachers, and family will develop a plan for additional support. Continued concerns may result in the student returning to ITCA’s standard instructional schedule.
High-Quality Education, Greater Flexibility
Flex students use the same standards-aligned curriculum, courses, teachers, assessments, and graduation requirements as all other ITCA students. Flex changes the student’s attendance structure; it does not reduce academic expectations. Students continue to have access to live instruction, teacher office hours, academic interventions, Career Technical Education pathways, Career and Technical Student Organizations, school activities, counseling, and postsecondary planning.
Who thrives in Flex?
Flex is ideal for students who are:
Are motivated and able to work independently
Maintain grades of 70% or higher in all courses
Log in and actively engage in coursework each school day
Complete assignments on time and remain on pace
Communicate consistently with teachers and the Flex program advisor
Participate in required assessments and state testing
Have reliable Learning Coach support at home
Attend required intervention, testing, Special Education, Section 504, or other school-directed sessions
What is Flex at ITCA like?
At ITCA, Flex enrollment is open to students throughout the school year. When joining Flex, eligible students may complete routine coursework without attending every regularly scheduled live class session. Flexibility may include:
- Completing coursework during times that best fit the student’s approved daily schedule
- Attending live instruction voluntarily when additional explanation or support is helpful
- Being assigned to specific live sessions when intervention or academic support is needed
- Attending all required testing, assessment, compliance, Special Education, Section 504, English Learner, and school-directed sessions
Flex privileges are reviewed regularly and may be adjusted, suspended, or discontinued when a student does not meet program expectations.
Flex Learning Coach Expectations
Learning Coaches are essential partners in the success of Flex students. Learning Coaches are expected to:
- Establish and maintain a consistent daily learning routine
- Confirm that the student logs in and engages in coursework each school day
- Monitor grades, pacing, assignment completion, and school communications
- Help the student stay organized, motivated, and accountable
- Encourage the student to communicate directly with teachers and ask for help
- Ensure attendance at required intervention, testing, Special Education, Section 504, and other assigned sessions
- Communicate promptly with the Flex program advisor when concerns arise
Flex & Graduation
Flex students earn the same Idaho Technical Career Academy diploma as students participating in the standard instructional program. A student’s transcript does not identify participation in Flex. All Flex students must meet ITCA and State of Idaho graduation requirements, including course credits, state-required assessments, graduation planning, and any applicable senior requirements.
Getting Started With Flex
Families interested in Flex must complete an ITCA Flex program application. The ITCA principal and counselor are responsible for reviewing applications, confirming eligibility, communicating decisions, and monitoring continued participation.
Application review will consider the student’s grades, attendance, pacing, assignment completion, daily engagement, assessment participation, communication history, graduation progress, and ability to work independently. Submission of an application does not guarantee placement.
To request an application or ask questions, contact the ITCA principal or counselor. Families approved for Flex will receive program expectations and an acknowledgment form before participation begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Flex different from ITCA’s standard program?
Flex students have greater flexibility regarding routine live online class attendance. They remain responsible for daily course engagement, assignments, pacing, assessments, communication, and all required school sessions.
Is the curriculum the same?
Yes. Flex students use the same ITCA curriculum, courses, teachers, assessments, grading expectations, and graduation requirements. They may participate in CTE pathways, CTSOs, clubs, school events, and social opportunities.
Who approves Flex applications?
The ITCA principal and counselor review applications and determine whether the student meets the program’s eligibility requirements.
What must students do to remain in Flex?
Students must maintain grades of 70% or higher, log in daily, complete assignments on time, remain on pace, participate in assessments and standardized testing, communicate consistently, and attend all required sessions.
What happens if a student needs additional support?
The student may be required to attend specific live online class sessions, interventions, conferences, or other support activities. The school will communicate the required support plan to the student and family.
What if Flex is no longer a good fit?
A family may request a return to the standard program. ITCA may also transition a student back to the standard instructional schedule when the student does not meet Flex expectations or requires a more structured level of support.
Do siblings need to participate in the same program?
No. Flex eligibility and placement are determined individually for each student.