NY State Homeschool Organization
Homeschool New York Loving Education at Home (LEAH)
Homeschool New York was founded over 35 years ago as a Christian organization that exists to help parents navigate homeschooling in New York.
NY Homeschool Law
Homeschool families in New York must follow the following steps:
- Submit a notice of intent to the local school district superintendent by July 1st.
- Submit an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) by August 15th or within 4 weeks of receiving the IHIP from the school district.
- Comply with day, hour, and subject requirements.
- File quarterly reports.
- Complete annual assessments.
More information can be found at the New York Department of Education, Homeschool New York, and Home School Legal Defense Association.
NY Homeschool Events and Field Trip Destinations
Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum
Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center
Governors Island National Monument
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Hudson River Museum Art, Science, and History
Saratoga National Historic Park
Is homeschooling for you?
The community of homeschool families is diverse. One study reports that 41% of homeschool students are Hispanic, Black, Asian, or other non-White/non-Hispanic groups (2). Homeschoolers come from all faiths – Christians, Jews, Muslims, agnostics, atheists. Teaching parents have a range of formal education, from high school diplomas to graduate degrees, and cover the array of household incomes.
How do you homeschool?
While laws regulating home education vary from state to state, homeschooling IS legal in all 50 states. Many states offer more than one option. One of the first steps in your family’s homeschool journey is to become familiar with the laws in your state. Then the fun begins!
Click on your state below for resources on homeschool regulations, state homeschool organizations, homeschool conventions in your area (here’s why these are amazing for new and experienced homeschool parents), as well as other homeschool perks in your state.
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Disclaimer: Please note that the information on this page is provided for your convenience as a research tool and resource as to where to find the information you need to homeschool in your state. The team at 3 Moms Blog are not attorneys. This content has not been reviewed by an attorney. It is not legal advice.
Brian D. Ray. (2017) A systematic review of the empirical research on selected aspects of homeschooling as a school choice, Journal of School Choice, 11:4, 604-621, accessed April 7, 2023 at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15582159.2017.1395638
US Department of Education. (2019) Homeschooling in the United States: Results from the 2012 and 2016 Parent and Family Involvement Survey (PFINHES: 2012 and 2016). Accessed 4/7/2023 at https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2020/2020001.pdf