Q: Is Homeschooling legal
in New York State? |
A: Yes. Homeschooling is legal in all states.
In New York State, after your school
district receives your Letter of Intent
they will send you a copy of the
Commissioners Regulations 100.10 and a
form for the Individualized Home
Instruction Plan (IHIP). |
Q: Do I have to have a
teaching certificate? |
A: No, not in New York State. You do not
need a college education or certification.
You only need a strong will for your children
to be well educated. |
Q: How can I teach several grades
at the same time? |
A: Many subjects can be taught to several
grades together such as Bible, history, and
science. If you have older children they can
do a lot of their work independently while
younger children receive one-on-one teaching.
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Q: Is homeschooling expensive? |
A: Homeschooling costs far less than a private
school would cost. The cost will vary depending
on the curriculum or program you choose to use.
Keep in mind that many materials you buy can be
shared and/or then passed down from child to
child over the years. |
Q: Where do I find the materials
to teach with? |
A: Text books and teaching aids are available from
many publishers and mail-order companies.
Correspondence schools offer a complete curriculum
package. There are many approaches to teaching;
textbooks, worktexts, and unit studies just to
name a few. Research all your options before you
commit to anything. It is also possible to use a
combination of several methods. |
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Q: How do I get started? |
A: See our Starting a Homeschool page.
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