Homeschool/Nonpublic Education

The Community Education Department is the designee contact for School District 196 nonpublic/home-school education.

Nonpublic/home schools must comply with state requirements in accordance with the Minnesota Compulsory Instruction Law. This information is to be reported to the Community Education office by Oct. 1 of each year or at any time during the year when the educational status of a school-age child changes. The law requires each public school district to annually report to the state the compliance status of all school-age children living within its boundaries.

Traditional Nonpublic Education
Each summer, Community Education hosts an orientation for nonpublic schools within district boundaries. Schools receive information about compliance requirements and available programs and services. The 2008-09 orientation is at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2008. The meeting will be held at the District Office Conference Room (14445 Diamond Path, Rosemount).

Home School Education
Community Education hosts an orientation for families planning to home school students during the upcoming school year. Families receive information about state compliance requirements and available programs and services. The 2008-09 orientation is at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. The meeting will be held at the District Office Conference Room (14445 Diamond Path, Rosemount).

For additional information, contact the Office of the Community Education Director at 651-423-7722 or send an e-mail to Ruth Rowe.

Home School Packet 2008-09

• Home School Programs and Services
• MN Compulsory Instruction Report
• MN Student Report for Aids to Nonpublic Students (Due October 1)
• Instructional Materials/Standardized Tests Aid Reimbursement
• Nationally Norm-Referenced Standardized Achievement Examination Order Form
• Pupil Immunization Record
• MN School Immunization Law
• 2008-09 School Year Calendar
• Report Card Example
• Home Education Resources

Programs and Services

• Co-Curricular Activities
  • Policy and Procedure (School District 196 policy & procedures – 640.2.3AR)
  • Registration (School District 196 policy & procedures – 640.2.3P)
• Grades 9-12 Shared-Time Enrollment in High School Curricular Courses:
  • Policy and Procedure (School District 196 policy & procedure – 640.2.2AR)
  • Registration (School District 196 policy & procedure – 640.2.2P)
• Home School Driver’s Education Classes
• Post-Secondary Enrollment Option
• President's Challenge

Resources & State Law

• Academic Standards, Curriculum and Instruction
• MN Compulsory Instruction Law
• MN Department of Education Contact:
  
  • Cindy Jackson, Enrollment Options Specialist
    cindy.s.jackson@state.mn.us
    651-582-8572
• MN Home School Basics for Minnesota Families

School District 196 Traditional Nonpublic

• Nonpublic Student Transportation:
  • Policy and Procedure (School District 196 policy & procedures – 707.10AR)
  • Reimbursement Request (School District 196 policy & procedures – 707.10.2P)