Newton public schools summer programs

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Home Education Procedures 1 Parent s or guardian s planning to undertake a home education program for their child ren shall inform the Newton Public Schools by submitting the Notice of Intent to Pursue a Program of Home Education link fourteen 14 days prior to withdrawing the student from school, or by August 31 of the appropriate school year.

Home educators need not be certified teachers nor have any diplomas or degrees. An overview of the educational program that is to include subjects and instructional materials to be used. In order to meet the specific educational needs of their child ren , the parent s or guardian s may adjust the material to achieve the goals of the educational program without further notification to the superintendent's office. A statement concerning instructional hours that will be followed.

Massachusetts State Law requires a minimum of hours of instructional time per year for elementary students and hours per year for secondary students. A mutually agreeable method of assessment which corresponds to the type of educational program being followed. Such assessment may include one or more of the following: Daily logs, journals, progress reports, portfolios or dated work samples, An independent report made by someone acceptable to the Superintendent or designee, Standardized test results, Consultation with the Superintendent or designee, Any other method agreed to by both the Superintendent and home educator s.

Questions or Feedback? Online registration is available at www. The Newton School Department is responsible for all summer placements.

Please check with your school facilitator or special education team about this process. There will be no refunds issued for programs after the cancellation deadline unless we can fill the space. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Affordable Rental Housing in Newton? Jump to subpage