How can distance learning give homeschooled students access to specialized instruction?

Distance learning provides homeschooled students with access to specialized instruction by offering a centralized source of educational resources and expertise that might otherwise be unavailable in a home environment.1

By utilizing various technologies, such as the Internet and educational software, students can engage with curricula and instruction that supplement the teaching provided by their parents. This is particularly beneficial at the high-school level, where parents may choose to enlist outside help for specific, complex subjects. Furthermore, distance learning allows these students to benefit from the same types of specialty courses—such as advanced or niche topics—that public-school systems use to expand their own offerings without the need for additional physical classrooms.12