Sections 3204(2)(d), and 3212(2) of the Education Law, and section 100.10 of the commissioner’s regulations, set forth the requirements that must be met by parents who wish to educate their children at home. Parents must, for instance, develop an individualized home instruction plan; submit quarterly reports; and file an annual assessment indicating the student’s progress. The regulations also provide detailed requirements for courses to be taught, required attendance, and student evaluation.

Through its Home Instruction service, TST BOCES works with districts to ensure that homeschooled students are meeting the academic requirements set forth by the New York State Commissioner of Education.

If you wish to home instruct your child, you must send a letter of intent to the Coordinator of Home Instruction. The Coordinator works very closely with your child’s superintendent. The coordinator is a support person and can assist you or answer any questions you might have about home instruction.

The letter of intent must include your name and address, your child's name (first, middle, and last), birth date, grade the instruction will take place, and the time the instruction will occur. This letter is due in the office on July 1st or within fourteen days of commencing home instruction.

Please email all correspondence to the Home Instruction team at homeinstruction@tstboces.org.

Paperwork can also be mailed to:

TST BOCES
555 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

Visit the TST BOCES Home Instruction website for forms and additional information you may need to homeschool your child: