Temporary home instruction provides a minimum of 10 hours per week of instruction for elementary children, and a minimum of 15 hours per week for secondary students. Temporary home instruction is intended to ensure at least minimal progress in course work, and does not supplant traditional classroom instruction, which provides approximately 30 to 35 hours of instruction per week. Temporary home instruction is not “remote” or “virtual” instruction, and is not considered an academic program. Prolonged temporary home instruction is insufficient for a child to learn effectively, to socialize, to complete necessary labs and physical education requirements, and/or ultimately to obtain all necessary requirements to graduate. Temporary home instruction is a short-term measure for acute medical and/or emotional concerns. In almost every case, the best place for a child to be educated is in school with his/her peers. All requests for temporary home instruction will be reviewed by our District physician and must incorporate a re-entry plan with your request.
Cleveland Hill Union Free School District students attending public or non-public schools who qualify for temporary home instruction due to a long term illness, disability, or disciplinary action shall be provided with such instruction in accordance with New York State Education Law and Commissioner’s Regulations. Student attendance and work completion will be documented by the building officials, and upon satisfactory completion of assignments, as determined by the teacher(s), students will receive credit for their work while on temporary home instruction.
Some important points to be aware of include the following:
Temporary home instruction will only be for those students who are physically unable to attend classes, and/or all other eligible students who are provided for under the Education Law.
A district administrator will make reasonable efforts to ensure that the provision of temporary home instruction services takes into consideration the impact of school absences on class attendance and grading (i.e. minimal attendance).
Students enrolled in temporary home instruction will be provided with teachers selected by an administrator, whenever and/or wherever needed and applicable.
Physician’s certification, Committee on Special Education recommendation, or Superintendent’s direction is necessary for approval of temporary home instruction.
Temporary home instruction will terminate as soon as the individual student is able to attend regular classes and/or at the conclusion of the dates recommended on a medical order.
Approved services include the following: Elementary students – maximum of 10 hours home instruction weekly; Secondary students – maximum of 15 hours home instruction weekly. Differences may occur depending on educational needs.
Responsibilities of the parent/guardian are as follows:
The parent/guardian completes this application to serve as a written request for temporary home instruction of their student. This application must accompany a written medical order requesting temporary home instruction. The medical order must indicate:
The medical necessity for temporary home instruction,
The length of time temporary home instruction will be needed (no more than 6 weeks),
An outline of the care plan and how this will serve as a support for the student,
Recommendations for successful re-entry to traditional, in-person instruction.
Once approved, it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure that their child is actively participating in the instructional program provided. Questions/concerns should be directed to the respective building Main Office, as soon as possible.
Nearing the end of an approved temporary home instruction window, the parent/guardian must provide the District with any updated documentation and/or medical orders, related to the child's ability to engage in in-person instruction, prior to the culminating date of the approved temporary home instruction.