Homeschool benefits and savings in Teton County
Teton County Library gives a free educator card to homeschool teachers who teach in Teton County, Wyoming, wherever they live, which saves a non-resident the $75 yearly card fee. Bring documentation of your home school program, and the Youth Services staff will also pull books for your lessons and give your group a library tour.
Who qualifies
Teaches in Teton County, Wyoming
The educator card is for people who teach in Teton County, Wyoming, including Alta, regardless of where they live. Home school teachers are named among eligible educators.
Shows proof of homeschooling
Bring documentation of your home school program certification, one of the forms of educator proof the library accepts.
Brings photo ID and contact details
To get or renew any card, bring a photo ID plus your mailing address, phone number, and email address.
What the card gives you
The terms come from Teton County Library's educator page, borrowing FAQ, and library card policy.
- Educator card cost
- Free
- Non-resident card without it
- $75 a year
- Card valid
- Aug. 1 to July 31
- Automatic renewals per item
- Up to 3
- Curated book pull turnaround
- 72 hours
- Where it works
- Jackson and Alta
Educator cards work only at Teton County Library, so you cannot use this card at other Wyoming libraries the way a resident card can.
How to get the card
- Before you go
Gather your papers
Bring a photo ID and documentation of your home school program certification.
- At the library
Ask for an educator card
Apply at the Jackson branch at 125 Virginian Lane or the Alta branch at 50 Alta School Road.
- Planning a unit
Request a book pull
Fill out the Educator Book Pull form, email tetnyouth@tclib.org, or call Youth Services at 307-733-2164 ext. 3198, and allow 72 hours.
- Any time
Book a tour
Use the School Visit Request Form to bring your homeschool for a guided or behind-the-scenes tour built around what your children need.
- By July 31 each year
Renew the card
Renew with proof that you still teach in Teton County for the school year starting August 1.
What it includes
Included
- A free Teton County Library card
- Curated book and material pulls by Youth Services
- Guided and behind-the-scenes library tours
Not included
- Use at other Wyoming libraries
Who to contact about the card
Youth Services fills educator book pull requests and arranges library tours for classes and homeschools.
tetnyouth@tclib.org 307-733-2164 For educators
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Wyoming
To withdraw a child under 18, a parent, guardian, or other responsible person must meet in person with a school counselor or administrator and give written consent. This does not apply if the district was already told the child will enroll in another district, a private school, or a home-based program. Since July 1, 2025, families no longer submit curriculum to the district.
Wyoming sets these rules:
- Subjects: Provide a sequentially progressive curriculum in reading, writing, mathematics, civics, history, literature, and science.
- Testing: Wyoming does not require a statewide standardized test for homeschoolers.
- Records: No routine state portfolio filing is required; keep the withdrawal record and evidence of subject coverage.
- Teachers: No state homeschool-parent credential is required.
Wyoming also has an education savings account that home-educated students can use.
- The Wyoming Education Savings Account pays $7,000 a year to residents ages 4 through grade 12 who are not enrolled in public school. The 2026-27 cycle is closed, and students must cover the core subjects and take an assessment.
Read the Wyoming homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Wyoming
Questions parents ask
- We live outside Teton County. Can we still get the Teton County Library educator card?
- Yes, as long as you teach in Teton County, Wyoming. Without the educator card, a non-resident pays $75 a year for full borrowing privileges.
- What is a Teton County Library book pull?
- Youth Services staff gather books and materials for a topic, grade, or age you name, such as picture books, nonfiction, beginning readers, or DVDs. Give them 72 hours.
- What happens if we keep books too long?
- Items renew automatically up to three times unless someone has a hold. At six weeks overdue the library bills the replacement cost, and returning the items clears the bill.
- Does the card last all year?
- Yes, for one school year, from August 1 through July 31. Renew it each year with proof that you still teach in Teton County.
Turn support into your child’s next lesson
Books and library resources give your child something to explore. We turn their interests into coursework, so library discoveries can lead to deeper study at home.
$149/month per child after the trial.
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