Lay Advocacy: Homeschooling for Students with Disabilities

The Family Resource Network and Starbridge

Lay Advocacy: Homeschooling for Students with Disabilities

Deciding to homeschool is a big decision for any family. For families of students with disabilities, you may be wondering whether this affects the services they receive through your school district. Join us to discuss the basic questions to consider, how to notify your school, and what special education services are available for homeschooled students. 

• Understand the basic steps when notifying your school about your intent to homeschool
• Gain an understanding on how homeschooling will impact your child’s special education supports and services
• Learn strategies to understand this process and questions you can ask

Speaker: Kara Georgi

Kara Georgi is the Parent Education Specialist for Starbridge Parent Training and Information Center. She offers support and information for families and professionals navigating the special education system in Cayuga, Tompkins, Onondaga, Cortland, Broome, Madison, Chenango, Otsego and Delaware Counties.

***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Advocacy” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***