If your child is no longer a BPS Homeschool student, please email BPSHomeSchooling and provide a brief description of the circumstances, which may include:
Your child has transferred to a private school/non-public school.
You moved out of the City of Buffalo; if this is the case, please let us know where you moved and the date you left Buffalo.
Your child has completed all home school requirements as per NYSED Commissioner's Regulation Part 100.10.
Your child has passed the GED assessment.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Home Schooling

Enrollment

How do I enroll my child in Homeschooling?

Can I enroll my child in Homeschooling after the start of the school year?

What if I moved or no longer homeschool my child?

What if I want to enroll my child back into a Buffalo Public School?

Are Homeschool students able to return to BPS schools?

Forms and Compliance Paperwork

Where can I find the required Homeschool forms?

After the LOI is submitted, what are my next steps?

Do I have to use the templates for the Home School forms, or can I use my own?

Can I take a picture of a form or document and email it to you?

Where can I get help to complete an IHIP?

If my child has an IEP and receives related services such as physical therapy, how can I ensure they continue to receive those services while being homeschooled?

I home schooled my child last year. Do I still need to submit an LOI and IHIP?

How can I get a letter verifying that my child is in compliance with Homeschool requirements?

How can my home schooled student obtain working papers?

Are home schooled students eligible for a district-issued laptop or iPad?

Are home schooled students eligible to participate in after-school programs or sports teams?

Other

Is Homeschool the same as medical leave instruction?

Where can I find information about New York State regulations on homeschooling?

If my student is enrolled in an online school, can they still get a high school diploma?

Contact | Office of Home Schooling

How do I make an appointment to speak with someone in the Homeschool office?

How do I contact the OHS?