THE HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION VISION
STATEMENT:
WHAT IS HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION?
Homebound instruction is designed to provide continuity of educational
services between the classroom and the home setting for students whose
medical needs contraindicate school attendance. Additionally, homebound
instruction may be used to supplement the classroom program for health
impaired children whose conditions may interfere with consistent
attendance; or children with disabilities that 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. The homebound teacher maintains
regular communication with appropriate school personnel. The curriculum,
including textbooks, and materials of the home school is utilized.
Specific assignments from the home school are tailored to meet the
student’s current needs based on physical ability as determined by the
medical status.
The goal of homebound services is to facilitate the student’s return to
the current classroom setting.
