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COMPETENT PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Private Instruction Options

Iowa Code allows for three forms of private instruction which a parent may choose for their child:

  • Competent Private Instruction Option 1: Private Instruction under the supervision of a licensed practitioner
  • Competent Private Instruction Option 2: Private Instruction by a non-licensed person
  • Independent Private Instruction

A clear summary of the three private instruction options is available on the Iowa Department of Education Comparison Chart. Also, the Iowa Department of Education Private Instruction Handbook addresses the specific requirements for all children receiving private instruction.  Broad guidance and additional information may also be found on the Iowa Department of Education Home Schooling (Private Instruction) Page.

Dual enrollment for special education services is available with Competent Private Instruction Option 1 and Option 2

Dual enrollment for special education services is NOT available for Independent Private Instruction.

 

Option for Dual Enrollment for Special Education Services

Competent Private Instruction (CPI) with dual enrollment for special education services is the option of homeschooling that allows families to access special education services and supports while the child is dual enrolled at school.

CPI with dual enrollment for special education services will require the:

  • The IEP team will determine the necessary special education services to provide a free appropriate public education.
  • Family to work with the school in developing an IEP that provides adequate supports for the student to make progress on his/her goals.
  • Family to make the child available for instruction at the time/location determined by the school district, as the school determines when teachers are available to provide the needed instruction and supports.
  • Students and family comply with attendance laws which apply for the dual enrolled portion of the school day.

Home Schooling for Students in Special Education: Parent Notification & Acknowledgement Form

When a parent of a child with a disability notifies the district of their intent and/or request to homeschool their student, the LEA/AEA shall inform the parents of their options for continuing special education services and the impacts of revocation of special education services.

The LEA/AEA teams will review the Home Schooling for Learners in Special Education Parent Notification and Acknowledgment form with the parents in person or by phone/video conference.  This form is generated as part of the learner record in the state IEP system (ACHIEVE).  The form provides key information on:

  • Dual enrollment options for eligible students
  • The impacts on a student’s special education services and eligibility if the parent choose to not dual enroll the student for special education services

CPI with Dual Enrollment for Special Education Services

If the parent(s) wish to dual enroll their child for special education services, they will submit Form A to the district. On the form, the parent indicates that their child is currently identified as requiring special education, and the intent to dual enroll in order to access special education programs and services. Additional steps completed by the IEP team, including the parent(s):

  1. Complete the Home Schooling for Learners in Special Education Parent Notification and Acknowledgment form documenting the intent to dual enroll for special education services.
  2. Develop an IEP for the student which ensures FAPE.
  3. Provide the parent(s) with a copy of the IEP including the completed Home Schooling for Learners in Special Education Parent Notification and Acknowledgment form and a PWN of the proposed/refused actions.

 

CPI with NO Dual Enrollment (Revocation of Consent) for Special Education Services

 

If the parent(s) does not wish to dual enrolled for special education services, additional steps completed by the IEP team, including the parent(s):

  1. Complete the  Home Schooling for Learners in Special Education Parent Notification and Acknowledgment form documenting the intent to revoke consent for special education services.
  2. Provide the parent(s) with a copy of the completed Home Schooling for Learners in Special Education Parent Notification and Acknowledgment form and a PWN with the proposed action to end services.
  3. Exit the student from the IEP system per parent revocation of consent (PRC).

If is not possible to secure the parent(s) signature on the Home Schooling for Learners in Special Education Parent Notification and Acknowledgment form

  1. Complete the Home Schooling for Learners in Special Education Parent Notification and Acknowledgment form documenting revoke consent for special education services, including documentation of who and when the information was shared (attempted to share) with the parent(s).
  2. Provide the parent(s) with a copy of the completed Home Schooling for Learners in Special Education Parent Notification and Acknowledgment form and a PWN with the proposed action to end services.
  3. Exit the student from the IEP system per parent revocation of consent (PRC).