Home Instruction
The New York State Education Department outlines procedures for home instruction (also known as "home schooling") should families choose to provide an education for their children outside of the traditional public school system.
View NYSED Home Instruction information
View SOCSD Board of Education Policy 4327 - Home Schooled Students
Important Dates and Procedures
A letter of intent must be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools by July 1 of each school year or within 14 days of commencing home schooling. New residents may submit at the time of residency in the District.
The District will notify families upon receipt of intent to provide home schooling. Families will then have four weeks to submit their Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP). Quarterly reports and an annual evaluation must be submitted to the District as noted in the IHIP. The regulations linked above provide details about the process, timeline, and the content required for home instruction.
Contact
Curriculum & Instruction
160 Van Wyck Road
Blauvelt, NY 10913
Fax: (845) 680-1049
Rudy Arietta
Assistant Superintendent for Curriulum & Instruction
(845) 680-1017
Jeanne Corcoran
Director of Data, Assessment & Accountability
(845) 680-1277
Ann Quigley
Secretary
(845) 680-1018
Emer O'Riordan
Secretary-Typist/UPK
(845) 680-1059