HomeSchool and Legislation
Here is some basic information which is available to the public. Need to know, if you are going to embark on a homeschooling project in New York State or anywhere in the United States of America. It does vary from state to state, but New York can be used as a standard example.
Parents are not required to register their child in a New York public school if they plan to provide homeschooling. But – if a parent is interested in homeschooling a children in the State of New York, keep in mind that it is a highly regulated state when it comes to homeschooling. The five most important points to address are:
You must submit a Letter of Intent to establish a home school to the District Superintendent by July 1st or within fourteen days of the beginning of your homeschool program.
You must provide an Individualized Home Instruction (IHIP) plan to the District Superintendent. The IHIP must include your syllabus/plan of instruction; a list of the textbooks you will use; a list of dates you intend to submit your quarterly informational reports as required by your local school district; and the names of all persons providing instruction in your school.
You are required to maintain attendance records throughout the instructional year.
Quarterly reports submitted to the District Superintendent must include:
Total hours of instruction provided during the reference quarter;
A description of material covered in each subject area; and
A grade or narrative evaluation of each subject.
Annual Assessments must include the following:
Grades K-3/Either a standardized test or a written evaluation or a peer review panel or assessment done by a certified teacher.
Grades 4-8/The annual assessment MUST be a standardized test administered every other year.
Grade 9+/Students must be evaluated yearly with a standardized test with a resulting composite score above the 33rd
for More Details about Homeschooling in NY
New York state law does not require teaching credentials for parents providing home instruction.
Children enrolled in homeschool in New York are not eligible to participate in public school intramural sports.
Children enrolled in homeschool in New York are allowed to use public school libraries, career information centers and gymnasiums, but there must be “mutual agreement on the part of all involved parties.”
Dual enrollment services are not available to homeschool students in New York.
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New York Homeschool Law – NY Homeschooling Laws
Understanding Your Rights
Knowing the requirements for homeschooling in New York is one key to successful homeschooling. That is why we have provided you with specific information on homeschooling in New York and helpful links to NY’s Department of Education, homeschool requirements, New York homeschool laws, and legal support resources.
New York Homeschool Summary
If you are homeschooling in the state of New York, you need to follow these steps:
Submit a “Notice of Intent to Homeschool” to your local superintendent by July 1st of each school year. By August 15, you must submit an IHIP to your District Superintendent.
Submit quarterly reports to your local district. A quarterly report card should be a sufficient review for the school district to see.
Submit an annual assessment with the fourth quarter report. The breakdown below explains what to do at each grade level.
For grades 1-3, a written narrative is a sufficient assessment. The person who prepares the written narrative shall be a New York State-certified teacher, a home instruction peer group, or another person who has interviewed the child and reviewed a portfolio of the child’s work. Such person shall certify that the child has made adequate academic progress.
For grades 5 and 7 a written narrative is acceptable with the above requirements.
For grades 4, 6, and 8-12, students are required to take a Standardized Test. You can contact your local district to see what tests are approved. Bridgeway Academy offers the Terra Nova test, and if your school district approves that standardized test, please contact us to receive more detailed information.
Helpful Resources: New York HSLDA Reference Site.
For additional information, including a downloadable PDF with a detailed analysis of your state’s homeschool laws and legal counsel, be sure to become a member of the HSLDA for a yearly fee.
New York IHIP and Requirements Document
New York Approved Standardized Test List
New York Sample Notice of Intent to Homeschool
Parents are not required to register their child in a New York public school if they plan to provide homeschooling. But – if a parent is interested in homeschooling a children in the State of New York, keep in mind that it is a highly regulated state when it comes to homeschooling. The five most important points to address are:
You must submit a Letter of Intent to establish a home school to the District Superintendent by July 1st or within fourteen days of the beginning of your homeschool program.
You must provide an Individualized Home Instruction (IHIP) plan to the District Superintendent. The IHIP must include your syllabus/plan of instruction; a list of the textbooks you will use; a list of dates you intend to submit your quarterly informational reports as required by your local school district; and the names of all persons providing instruction in your school.
You are required to maintain attendance records throughout the instructional year.
Quarterly reports submitted to the District Superintendent must include:
Total hours of instruction provided during the reference quarter;
A description of material covered in each subject area; and
A grade or narrative evaluation of each subject.
Annual Assessments must include the following:
Grades K-3/Either a standardized test or a written evaluation or a peer review panel or assessment done by a certified teacher.
Grades 4-8/The annual assessment MUST be a standardized test administered every other year.
Grade 9+/Students must be evaluated yearly with a standardized test with a resulting composite score above the 33rd
for More Details about Homeschooling in NY
New York state law does not require teaching credentials for parents providing home instruction.
Children enrolled in homeschool in New York are not eligible to participate in public school intramural sports.
Children enrolled in homeschool in New York are allowed to use public school libraries, career information centers and gymnasiums, but there must be “mutual agreement on the part of all involved parties.”
Dual enrollment services are not available to homeschool students in New York.
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New York Homeschool Law – NY Homeschooling Laws
Understanding Your Rights
Knowing the requirements for homeschooling in New York is one key to successful homeschooling. That is why we have provided you with specific information on homeschooling in New York and helpful links to NY’s Department of Education, homeschool requirements, New York homeschool laws, and legal support resources.
New York Homeschool Summary
If you are homeschooling in the state of New York, you need to follow these steps:
Submit a “Notice of Intent to Homeschool” to your local superintendent by July 1st of each school year. By August 15, you must submit an IHIP to your District Superintendent.
Submit quarterly reports to your local district. A quarterly report card should be a sufficient review for the school district to see.
Submit an annual assessment with the fourth quarter report. The breakdown below explains what to do at each grade level.
For grades 1-3, a written narrative is a sufficient assessment. The person who prepares the written narrative shall be a New York State-certified teacher, a home instruction peer group, or another person who has interviewed the child and reviewed a portfolio of the child’s work. Such person shall certify that the child has made adequate academic progress.
For grades 5 and 7 a written narrative is acceptable with the above requirements.
For grades 4, 6, and 8-12, students are required to take a Standardized Test. You can contact your local district to see what tests are approved. Bridgeway Academy offers the Terra Nova test, and if your school district approves that standardized test, please contact us to receive more detailed information.
Helpful Resources: New York HSLDA Reference Site.
For additional information, including a downloadable PDF with a detailed analysis of your state’s homeschool laws and legal counsel, be sure to become a member of the HSLDA for a yearly fee.
New York IHIP and Requirements Document
New York Approved Standardized Test List
New York Sample Notice of Intent to Homeschool
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