Homebound instruction is designed to provide continuity of educational services between the classroom and the home setting for students whose medical needs, both physical and psychiatric, indicate that the student is unable to attend school for a period of time.  Homebound instruction also may be used to supplement the classroom program for health impaired children whose conditions may interfere with consistent attendance; or children whose disabilities prevent regular school attendance. Homebound services are available to all students.

Homebound instruction is intended to be temporary. The "temporary" requirement is based on the premise that instruction should take place in the school setting to the fullest extent possible. The inability to attend school must be certified by a licensed physician or licensed clinical psychologist.

Continuity of educational services for the student while receiving homebound instruction is essential. A homebound teacher is assigned who maintains regular communication with appropriate school personnel. The curriculum, including textbooks and other instructional materials of the home school is utilized. Specific assignments from the student’s teachers at his/her home school may be tailored to meet the student’s current needs based on physical ability as determined by the student’s medical status.

The goal of homebound services is to facilitate the student’s return to the current classroom setting.  To achieve this goal, each school appoints a Homebound Contact Person who secures homebound teachers, serves as liaison between the developmental and homebound teachers and parents to facilitate timely receipt and return of classroom assignments; and collaborates with the Director of Homebound Instruction at the Central Office level to assure that all homebound regulations are followed.

For more information, contact Dr. Shirley Terry.