Long Island/NYC Homeschool New York/LEAH

06/10/2026

Dads' Corner: Continuing Education By Ed Brown Hey, dads! Got a minute? I hope so because it is incredibly important that we take some time out of our ...

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

Homeschool NewYork - Loving Education at Home has been advocating for Homeschool liberty in New York for 30 years. We do this through local chapter homeschool support groups located through out New York State from Long Island to Buffalo New York. We use this channel to post helpful videos for homesc...

06/05/2026

Welcome to the Homeschool New York Podcast––your support at the kit...

06/01/2026

If you want special education services for your homeschooled student for the 26-27 school year, please make sure you do the following:

1️⃣ Watch the "Section 3602-c: Special Education Services & Accommodations for Homeschool Students" Zoom workshop available to our members in The Homeschool New York Minute.

2️⃣ Read Section 3602-c for homeschooled students:

https://www.nysed.gov/special-education/requirements-provision-special-education-services-home-instructed-home-schooled

3️⃣ See the sample letter to request / link to SED education law Section 3602-c:

https://www.leah.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Info_Sample_Letter_Svc_Eval_NYS.pdf

HOMESCHOOLED students…
✅ Are entitled to the same special ed services and/or accommodations as public schooled students
✅ Must have an IHIP on file with the superintendent deemed in compliance with C.R. 100.10
✅ Must put a request in writing by June 1 preceding the school year you are requesting services and/or accommodations for
✅ Can request an initial evaluation for a student suspected of having a disability at any time
✅ Have 30 days from the date a student is first identified (if after June 1 preceding the school year for which the request is made and prior to April 1 of such current school year) to request services and/or accommodations in writing
✅ Have 30 days to put in your written request for services and/or accommodations once you move into a new school district

05/10/2026

📣 PICC (LEAH) Supports & Services Long Island & NYC Regional Testing Days

📆 June 30 – In-Person Testing – One Day Only in Centereach
👉 Test of Auditory and Visual Skills (TAVS)
👉 Test of Visual Motor Skills (TVMS)
👉 Moyers® Decoding Test (MDT)
👉 Oral Placement Therapy Screen for Speech (OPTS)
👉 Functional Airway Evaluation Screening Tool (FAirEST6)

📆 June 1, 8, & 15 – Virtual Testing via Zoom
👉 Test of Visual Perceptual Skills (TVPS)
👉 Screener of Handwriting Proficiency (SHP)
👉 Wide Range Aptitude Test (WRAT)
👉 Primitive Reflex Testing (PRT)

Register by May 29! Limited Testing Slots Available! Registration & testing details can be found in The Homeschool New York Minute email sent on 4.22.26 🎉

05/05/2026

Coming up this Saturday!! 🗽

👉 Legal Insights, Homeschool Workshops & Used Sale Curriculum
👉 Connect - be encouraged - and enjoy crafts, snacks, and community together!

Join us on May 9 from 11am-3pm at Trinity Tabernacle–Gravesend for a relaxed homeschool support day filled with practical workshops, legal insight from an HSLDA attorney, and guidance for both new families and those planning for high school. Parents, bring a botebook - there will be a lot of information!

🗓 Register Here! https://leah.regfox.com/nyc-homeschool-info-fest $15/family, free parking, children welcome! For more information, contact [email protected].

05/01/2026

Homeschool New York Podcast Episode 1