604.1 - Competent Private Instruction

604.1 - Competent Private Instruction

In the event a child of compulsory attendance age, over age six and under age sixteen, does not attend public school or an accredited nonpublic school the child must receive competent private instruction.

A parent choosing competent private instruction for a student must notify the school district prior to the first day of school on forms provided by the school district.  The forms are available in the central administration office.  One copy of the completed forms will be kept by the school district and another copy will be forwarded to the area education agency.

The superintendent will determine whether the completed form is in compliance with the law.  Specifically, the superintendent will determine whether the individual providing the instruction is either the student’s parent, guardian, legal custodian or an Iowa licensed practitioner; whether the licensed practitioner’s license is appropriate for the age and grade level of the student; that the student is being instructed a minimum of one hundred and forty-eight days per year; that immunization evidence is provided for students placed under competent private instruction for the first time and that the report is timely filed.

The school district will report noncompliance with the reporting, immunization, attendance, instructor qualifications, and assessment requirements of the compulsory attendance law to the county attorney of the county of residence of the student’s parent, guardian or custodian.

Students receiving competent private instruction are eligible to request open enrollment to another school district.  Prior to the request for open enrollment, the student will request dual enrollment in the resident district.  The receiving district will not bill the resident district unless the receiving district complies with the reporting requirements.  If the parent, guardian or custodian fails to comply with the compulsory attendance requirements, the receiving district will notify the resident district.  The resident district will then report the noncompliance to the county attorney of the county of residence of the parent, guardian or custodian.

Students receiving competent private instruction from a parent, guardian or legal custodian must be evaluated annually by May 1 unless such person is properly licensed.  The parent, guardian or legal custodian may choose either a standardized test approved by the Iowa Department of Education or a portfolio evaluation.  If the parent, guardian or legal custodian chooses standardized testing and the student is dual enrolled, the school district will pay for the cost of the standardized test and the administration of the standardized test.  If the student is not dual enrolled, the parent, guardian or legal custodian will reimburse the school district for the cost of the standardized test and the administration of the standardized test.  If a parent, guardian or legal custodian of a student receiving competent private instruction chooses portfolio assessment as the means of annual assessment, the portfolio evaluator must be approved by the superintendent.  Portfolio evaluators must hold a valid Iowa practitioner’s license or teacher certificate appropriate to the ages and grade levels of the children whose portfolios are being assessed.  No annual evaluation is required for students receiving competent private instruction from an appropriately licensed or certified Iowa practitioner.

Upon the request of a parent, guardian or legal custodian of a student receiving competent private instruction or upon referral of a licensed practitioner who provides instruction or instructional supervision of a student under competent private instruction, the school district will refer a student who may require special education to the area education agency, Division of Special Education, for evaluation.

Students in competent private instruction must make adequate progress.  Adequate progress includes scoring at the thirtieth percentile on a standardized test or a report by the portfolio evaluator indicating adequate progress.  Students who fail to make adequate progress under competent private instruction provided by the student’s parent, guardian or legal custodian will attend an accredited public or nonpublic school beginning the next school year.  The parent, guardian or legal custodian of a student who fails to make adequate progress may apply to the director of the Department of Education for approval of continued competent private instruction under a remediation plan.

The remediation plan is for no more than one year.  Before the beginning of the school year, the student may be re-tested and if the student achieves adequate progress the student may remain in competent private instruction

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 256.11; 279.10, .11; 299.1-.6, .11, .15, .24, 299A  (2001).
                                       281 I.A.C. 31.

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                 502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       503       Student Activities
                                       507.1    Student Health and Immunization Certificates
                                       604.8    Dual Enrollment
                                       604.10  Dual Enrollment

Approved 01-15-90                        
Reviewed 11-18-91; 11-15-93; 04-10-03; 11-17-08; 02-21-12; 05-11-16
Revised 12-16-91; 12-20-93; 05-19-03

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Fri, 08/25/2023 - 15:44

604.1E - Competent Private Instruction Report

604.1E - Competent Private Instruction Report

COMPETENT PRIVATE INSTRUCTION REPORT
IOWA CODE SECTION 299.4
________ - ________ SCHOOL YEAR

 

Required information:  See instructions before completing.

The following information is required in accordance with Iowa Code section 299.4.  Parent/Guardian must submit this report in duplicate to the school district of resident.  This report is required if the student is between the ages of 6 and 16 by September 15 and does not attend an Iowa public or accredited nonpublic school or is not enrolled in a home school assistance program operated by an Iowa public or accredited nonpublic school.  Return this form to the school district secretary by the first day of school or within 14 calendar days of removing the student from a public or accredited nonpublic school or 14 calendar days from moving into the school district. 

(If you are enrolled in a home school assistance program please notify the district if you plan to dual enroll.)

Child and Family Information:

  1. Name and birth date of child under competent private instruction.

 

_                                                                                                                                                                          
              (Name)                                                                                                      (Birth Date)

 

  1. Name and address of person filing report.

 

_                                                                                             ___Parent   ___Guardian   ___Legal Custodian
              Name)

 

_                                                                                                                                                                          
              (Address, City, Zip)                                                                    Phone Number (optional)

             

  1. Immunization Information:  If filing Form A for the 1st time, attach immunization information.

Instruction Program Information:

 

  1. Outline the course of study either in the space or on a separate page(s).  Attach lesson plans on separate page(s).

Subject                                             Text and Publisher or Author                     Time Spent

_                                                                                                                                                           

 

_                                                                                                                                                           

 

_                                                                                                                                                           

 

_                                                                                                                                                           

 

_                                                                                                                                                           

 

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  1. List number of days of instruction under competent private instruction __________
    (must be at least 148 days, Iowa code section 199A.1).

 

  1. If an Iowa licensed teacher will provide or supervise the parent, guardian or legal custodian in providing the instruction, give the teacher’s name and folder number.

 

_                                                                                                                                                          
              (Name)                                                                          (Teacher folder number)

_                                                                                                                                                          
              (Address)                                                                      (Teacher signature-optional)

                                                                                                                                                                          
                              (City/State/Zip)                                                            (Phone number-optional)

 

  1. If an Iowa licensed teacher is not providing instruction or supervising the parent, guardian, or legal custodian providing instruction the child must take an annual assessment unless the child is enrolled in an accredited correspondence school.  To date the Iowa Department of Education is not aware of any accredited schools (Please see the acceptable annual assessments on page 14.  The school district will notify parents by October 1st of testing dates.)

 

  1. If the child is currently identified as a child requiring special education prior approval must be sought from the special education director at the Area Education Agency if this is the first year that the child will be receiving Competent Private Instruction in Iowa.  Iowa Code section 299A.9

 

The Following Information is Optional, however
If your child plans to participate in any academic or extracurricular activities at your local school district or to have your child’s annual assessment provided at no charge,
complete the following:

 

  1. Do you desire dual enrollment in the public school for the child under competent private instruction:

 

Yes __________ No __________   (If no, skip to #10.)

 

  1. Dual enrollment is desired for:

 

Academic _____   Extra-curricular activities _____   Testing _____   (Check all that apply)

 

  1. Grade Level for the ________ - ________ school year __________

 

  1. Subjects or Activities you wish your child to dual enroll in:

 

1st Semester                                                                   2nd Semester

_                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                             

 

  1. Do you desire to enroll in a Home School Assistance Program if offered?  Yes _____   No _____

Deadline for dual enrollment and/or Home School Assistance Program is September 15, within 14 calendar days after moving to the district, or within 14 calendar days after removing the child from school.

Note:  Due to the restrictions as to the number of students who may be served in a Home School Assistance Program, Timely filed requests may be denied if the program already serves 20 families or 40 students.  281-IAC 31.3(3)

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Fri, 08/25/2023 - 15:49