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WHAT IS HOMEBOUND EDUCATION

Homebound education is provided to eligible students whose medical needs (physcial, mental or emotional) prevent regular school attendance for an extended period of time. Parents/guardians of a student who is anticipated to be absent for more than fifteen (15) school days due to a physical, mental or emotional disability may request assessment by district staff to consider whether homebound education or other out-of-school education support services may be appropriate. Specific documentation and appropriate confidentiality waivers allowing physicians treating the child to communicate with district officials are required in order for a student to be considered for out-of-school educational support services. Supt. Policy 5020, item 11.0. Eligibility for homebound education is determined by school district personnel based on the medical information submitted by the health care provider or as determined by IEP staffing team. Absences of less than 15 days do not qualify for homebound services unless otherwise determined by IEP staffing team.   


HOMEBOUND EDUCATION

 

  • Homebound education provides an opportunity for a student to continue his/her education in core academic subjects during absences of more than 15 school days.
  • Homebound education supports the four core subject areas: English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Some of these courses cannot be provided in the home setting (e.g., courses requiring labs).
  • The purpose of homebound instruction is to maintain academic skills as it it is not possible to provide the same level of instruction available in the normal school program.
  • Homebound is not able to support elective classes.
  • Homebound teachers are certified educators.
  • Homebound is not home school. Homebound is not a tutoring service for students who attend on a reduced schedule.
  • On occasion, homebound education must take place at a location other than the home. Arrangements would be made with the parent/guardian to take the student to a site to meet the teacher.
  • A responsible adult must be present in the home or alternate location when the homebound teacher is working with the student.
  • Homebound does not keep students caught up with their classes

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT AT SCHOOL TO BEGIN THE HOMEBOUND PROCESS

The process of being placed on Homebound Education begins with the application for medical homebound education. Return the completed two-page application to your child's home school principal/designee.
If you have additional questions, contact Julie Fischbach, Student Support Services Coordinator, 720.972.4771.

Application 
Application:Spanish

 

 Superintendent Policy: Student Attendance (Code 5020)