Additional support services offered by GESD

In addition to special education, the Office of Student Support Services also oversees homebound instruction, home instruction and is the district's homeless liaison.

Home Instruction

The district has compiled useful information regarding home instruction provided by the New York State Department of Education provided below (PDF documents).

For more specific information, or to begin the process of homeschooling for your child, contact Colleen Ulrich at 775-5796.

Fact Sheet for Home Instruction

 

Action Steps for Home Instruction

 

Home Instruction Packet for Parents

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Home Instruction

 

Sample Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) K- 8

 

Sample Individualized Home Instruction (IHIP) 9-12

 

Homebound Instruction

Homebound instruction will be provided when deemed necessary to enable a student to keep up with class work during a period of illness or other circumstances that prevent the students' regular attendance. For more information, contact 775-5791. Click on the links below (PDF).

Homebound Instruction Policy

 

Behavioral Support for students and staff

Read the September edition of the Positive Behavioral Support Newsletter here - a bi-monthly newsletter from the district's behavioral specialists.

Referral Process Flow Chart

 

Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan Procedures

Developed as a guide for suspensions of students with disabilities. Click here to view a PDF of the document.