Resources From the New York State Department of Education
New York State Education Department – Home Instruction – Parents of, or persons in parental relation to, compulsory school age children have the legal right to instruct their children at home. If a child is being educated at home, the local school district must be assured that the child is receiving instruction in certain required courses/subjects. Parents who wish to home school their children must provide written notice of intent to the school district superintendent. The school district must then respond to the family and provide a copy of the home instruction regulations as well as an individualized home instruction plan (IHIP) form to complete. Parents are responsible for identifying the curriculum materials that they will use to instruct their children in the required subject areas.
New York State Education Department – Standards & Instruction – The New York State Education Department is responsible for setting student learning expectations (standards) for what all students should know and be able to do as a result of skilled instruction.
EngageNY – Free curriculum materials for mathematics and English Language Arts for grades PreK-12.
Library Resources
Databases from Southern Tier Library System, including research databases for all ages and current health information
Notable Children’s Digital Media, chosen by the American Library Association
Find the PYPL Homeschooling Family Connections Group on our Facebook page and send a request to join. This private group designed to connect homeschooling families with library resources and other homeschooling families is open to folks who live within 25 miles of the library.
Online Resources
Khan Academy is a non-profit organization that provides free educational and instructional lessons and videos.
Coursera Provides access to online courses from colleges and universities.
Kiddle Search engine powered by Google designed specifically for children.
NYS LEAH Informational Manual New York State Loving Education At Home is an Elmira-based Christian organization with chapters around the state.
Local Resources
Finger Lakes Community College High School and Homeschool Programs Homeschool students can earn college credit at FLCC
Penn Yan Central School District Home Schooling Resources
Dundee Central School District Homeschool Information Portal