Please note, this is not intended as legal advice. This is for informational purposes only and should you choose to Homeschool in New York then you need to double check the New York State Education Department website for current regulations.
New York state has very specific requirements to homeschool your child in the state.
- File a notice of intent to homeschool within 14 days of beginning, and every year thereafter.
- Provide an Individualized Home Instruction plan to the District Superintendent.
- Note the subjects required to be taught at specific grade levels.
- Maintain attendance records.
- Complete 900 hours of school instruction per year in grades 1-6, and 990 hours for grades 7-12.
- Submit your quarterly informational reports to the District Superintendent.
- Submit an annual assessment with your final quarterly report, which includes a norm-referenced achievement test or written evaluation, depending on grade level.
The best way to stay on top of changes in homeschool regulations is to connect with other local homeschoolers in New York.
New York Secular Homeschool Groups
“A secular place for local Moms and Dads to learn about Homeschooling and unite with other families who have Homeschooling experience.”
East Side Homeschool Cooperative
“A secular homeschooling co-op located in Fayetteville, NY offering enrichment classes to homeschooling families…. Our mission is to provide a wide variety of quality enrichment and academic classes to homeschooling families in Central New York. Our co-op offers parent-led classes that range from dissection to sewing to strength training to drama. Our co-op offers four 6-week sessions (we meet on Fridays), plus two choral concerts, and one rocking field day in May. Our co-op welcomes families of all faiths. All co-op families are guaranteed classes for each and every child, during each period of the co-op day. Children range in age from preschool to high school.” Facebook Page
F.E.A.S.T. – NY (Finding Educational Alternatives in the Southern Tier)
“FEAST (Finding Educational Alternatives in the Southern Tier) is an open, inclusive, secular homeschooling co-operative based in the Southern Tier of New York.”
Home Learners Association of Central New York (HLACNY)
“HLACNY is a secular homeschooling organization serving the CNY and Syracuse area.”
Homeschoolers-on-the-Hudson: 3 Rivers Homeschool Co-op
“We are a multi-aged secular educational and social homeschool co-op. We meet on Wednesdays from 11 to 3 in Stone Ridge NY. We are united by a belief in taking personal responsibility which is what allows us to function as smoothly as we do. We have 3 age groups, under 6, 6-9 and 10 and over but children are placed according to ability. We have 6-8 week sessions ending with a co-op swap/sale, using currency of our own creation.”
Long Island Homeschool—Learning Is Gathering Homeschoolers Together (LIGHT)
“LIGHT is a secular grassroots non-profit organization directed by member consensus. The common interest of our members is home-education and homeschool information. The purpose of this organization is to offer information, organize activities for members by members (and their children and families), hold meetings that support members in their home education choice and help members to introduce themselves to one another. All services are provided through the unpaid volunteer efforts of the members. All members are invited to attend business meetings or send written opinions.”
“This group is for secular homeschooling families in Western NY (west of Rochester). It is a place to exchange information, ask questions, and post about local activities. We welcome families from all walks of life!”
