State standards in reading, writing and math along with the state testing program makes material selection for student learning a key component in a child's education. Parents may use school textbooks and materials or purchase non-sectarian and non-religious textbooks and course materials. The money may also be used to pay Internet access fees and fees associated with approved cyber and correspondence courses. All purchased material and supplies must relate directly to the state and district performance standards and the student's Program of Study. All materials, supplies and/or activities may be purchased directly through the district or through a reimbursement process. Materials purchased through allotment funds remain the property of PACE Statewide Correspondence School.

PACE provides curriculum allotments depending on the level of student enrollment. Full-time enrolled students will receive an allotment in the following amount:

*Contact a PACE representative for information regarding part-time enrollment and allotment levels.

Allotment funds may be used to purchase approved curriculum and courses. Also part of the allotment may be used for educationally related supplies in the following areas:

• Internet Access $400.00*
• General School Supplies $200.00*
• Technology Upgrades $500.00*
• Supplemental materials as outlined and approved in the Program of Study*

*These amounts will be pro-rated based on enrollment %.

• Consumable Teaching/Learning Supplies: paper, pencils, rulers, notebooks, workbooks, references, resource books, photocopies, computer disks, etc.
• Non-Consumable Teaching Materials: Instruction materials or programs, curriculums, courses, texts, teacher manuals and/or supplements, computer instructional software, supplementary teaching materials, computer accessories, etc.

Correspondence regulations have changed. The State of Alaska put the new regulations into effect on September 19, 2008. Highlights of the main points of what these changes include:

• The cap on non-core expenditures has been lifted.
• Enrollment is open all year.
• Highly qualified staff in P.E., Music and Art have the primary responsibility to plan, instruct, and evaluate the student's learning in the subject.

Allowable expense information printed on this page or from any other PACE publication is subject to change at any time. PACE financial policies are based on current correspondence regulations for the State of Alaska and Craig City School District Policy.