New York

Homeschooling Resources

Welcome! Homeschooling is an exciting journey, and we will be with you every step of the way. These resources will help you navigate the state requirements and access local support groups.

Homeschooling Regulatory Information

The link below may help you with legal questions about homeschooling in your state.

New York State Education Department

Calvert’s ATS Program: Peace of Mind for New York Families

Our Advisory Teaching Service (ATS) program offers additional peace of mind when following your New York State homeschool reporting requirements.

Your student’s ATS teacher will:

  • Grade assessments and evaluate your student’s work in all subjects, allowing you to focus on daily instruction and oversight.
  • Provide detailed feedback on assessments and encourage your student to do his or her best work with personalized responses.
  • Reinforce the instructional priorities you’ve set as your student’s Learning Guide.
  • Provide a certificate of completion and an official transcript, helping you meet your required quarterly reports for submission to your District Superintendent.

Plus, our Calvert Teaching Navigator allows you to easily keep track of attendance for each student, as required by New York State.

New York Homeschool Support Groups

Homeschool support groups in your state are an excellent way to gain more assistance and guidance in your homeschooling endeavors. A regional support group fosters a wonderful sense of community among homeschooling families and allows for more opportunities to exchange ideas, plan group outings, and share in the overall experience of homeschooling! While Calvert supports the development of community among homeschooling families, this list does not constitute affiliation between Calvert Education and the groups represented below.

LIGHT – Long Islanders Growing at Home Together

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.
Web: https://longislandhomeschool.com/

NEW YORK STATE LOVING EDUCATION AT HOME (LEAH)

Welcome to our website. Loving Education At Home (LEAH) is a statewide organization dedicated to supporting and promoting home education throughout New York. One of our major purposes is to support a statewide network of mutual support groups by and for home educating parents.
Web: http://www.leah.org/