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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
HOME STUDY
(Updated 4/4/08)
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OVERVIEW
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In accordance with State
Board, department accountability goals and pertinent sections of Vermont statutes
(16 V.S.A.) regarding home study, this program works to ensure that all students
enrolled in home study programs have access to a quality education. When required,
the program provides technical assistance to improve the quality of a home study
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 4/4/08)
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Guidelines for Home Study in Vermont For School Year 2008-2009 (March 2008) (Added 2/29/08)
This document contains information and forms necessary to prepare and submit an enrollment notice for home schooling. Extracts from relevant statutes and rules are also provided. NOTE: Form designed to be downloaded to your hard drive and completed with your word processing application are available below.
- Parents' Rights in Special Education
Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1977 and Vermont Department of Education's Special Education Regulations, parents have specific rights concerning their participation in the special education process. This document identifies and explains those rights.
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Information About Qualifying for the Minimum Course of Study Exemption (Added 4/4/08)
View a letter dated March 1, 2008, that was mailed to all enrolled homeschoolers informing them of the department’s interpretation of 16 V.S.A. §166b(k) which describes when a home study enrollment notice must be received in the home study office in order for the year to count towards the minimum course of study exemption. |
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Enrollment Forms for the 2008-2009 School Year
Enrollment forms may be submitted any time after March 1, 2008, for students enrolling for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year. Downloads are available in the following formats:
- Enrollment Forms Packet
- Enrollment Forms Packet
Use this link to download the entire forms packet or use the links below to download individual forms. NOTE: These Word forms are designed to be downloaded to your hard drive and completed with your word processing application. Complete the form by using the "tab" key to move through the document. Most forms require a signature, so you must complete, save and print a hard copy of a document for signature. Electronic versions of the completed forms will NOT be accepted.
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Enrollment Forms for the 2007-2008 School Year
Enrollment forms may be submitted any time before May 15, 2008, for students enrolling in the current 2007-2008 school year. Downloads are available in the following formats:
- Enrollment Forms Packet
- Enrollment Forms Packet
Use this link to download the entire forms packet or use the links below to download individual forms. NOTE: These Word forms are designed to be downloaded to your hard drive and completed with your word processing application. Complete the form by using the "tab" key to move through the document. Most forms require a signature, so you must complete, save and print a hard copy of a document for signature. Electronic versions of the completed forms will NOT be accepted.
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Information About Vermont's New Home Study Law
On April 12, 2006, Governor Douglas signed into law H. 862, An Act Relating to Home Study Programs, effective for the school year 2006-2007 and each year thereafter. This letter explains the changes to Vermont’s home study laws and also any new or changed information that will need to be submitted with a home study enrollment.
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Vermont Licensed Teacher End-of-Year Assessments
Given the passage of the new home study law which decreases the need for an up-front minimum course of study, the goal of department home study staff is to increase consistency in end-of-year assessments. A letter may be prepared by a licensed Vermont teacher in a form provided by the Department of Education or a teacher may write a letter which contains the same information as requested on the form. The instructions for preparing the Vermont licensed teacher letter assessment, the Vermont licensed teacher letter expectations, and the Vermont licensed teacher letter assessment form, will help to ensure that the same information is conveyed in the same manner for all students who choose to use a teacher report as their method of year-end assessment. Download from among the following options:
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Annual Home Study Information
This document provides information about: important updates, dates and reminders; statewide activities; data and trends; instructions for completing forms; and end of year progress assessments.
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Sharon Vivian, Home Study Administrative Assistant
(802) 828-3352 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
sharon.vivian@state.vt.us
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