Please include the following information on every document that you submit:
Your child’s name, grade, and physical address
Name of School District in which you reside
Parent or guardian name(s), phone number(s) and email address(es)
Heading to identify type of document (Letter of Intent, IHIP, 1st Quarterly Report, etc.)
You are responsible for keeping copies of ALL paperwork sent to this office. If your paperwork will be late, please notify the Home Instruction Liaison for your child's school district.
Due July 1 or within 14 days after commencing home instruction
Please contact your district’s registrar to establish residency within the school district if you have not already done so. Districts may also request evidence of compulsory age.
School Districts and/or Home Liaison have 10 days to respond once an LOI is received.
Due by dates indicated by you on your IHIP (spaced in even and logical periods)
A separate, written Quarterly Report must be submitted for each quarter and each child being instructed at home. Please note any changes to physical/mailing address, district of residency, parent contact information, etc. Changes to instruction such as adjustment of content, subjects, or instructors should be reflected on a revised IHIP.
NYSED Home Instruction Regulations (Part 100.10): NYSED Home Instruction
Parent Network of Western NY (PNWNY): Offers workshops, support groups, and resources for parents of children with disabilities. Parent Network WNY
Advocates for Children of New York (AFC): Provides resources and guidance for families navigating special education. AFC NY
STARBridge (Rochester/Statewide): Training and support for families of children with disabilities. Starbridge