Parents Corner

P188X DECEMBER ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

P188X DECEMBER ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

Parent Association

Dear P188X Families & Community,

Welcome to a new school year at P188X! I’m so proud to be part of this amazing community where every child is seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are. Our school is more than a place of learning—it’s a family built on love, understanding, and teamwork. The Parent Association is here to connect families, lift one another up, and partner with our incredible staff to ensure our children have every opportunity to shine. Whether you’re new to P188X or have been here for years, your presence and participation matter deeply. Together, we make P188X a place filled with joy, inclusion, and endless possibilities.

With warmth and gratitude,

Yashica Rivera-Brandon

President, P188X Parent Association

P188X Parent Association Executive Board Members

Citywide Council

Citywide Council on Special Education members are the representatives of the parents of students receiving citywide special education services (District 75) and the community-at-large. Members of the Citywide Council on Special Education will receive information on matters affecting the provision of citywide special education services to students. They, in turn, must consult with a wider community of parents and comment on citywide special education policy. Their monthly meetings will be open to the public, and will allow members of the community to be heard on educational issues. These meetings are held monthly. Please see your Parent Coordinator for meeting agendas and locations.

District 75 City Council for Parent Members

Citywide Council on Special Education
45-18 Court Square
Long Island City, NY 11101
Telephone: 718.752.7475

Home Schooling vs. Home Instruction

Home Schooling – Parents are responsible for the complete education of their child. However you must be approved and submit regular updates about their academic progress. For more information, contact the Parent Support Office at 212-802-1607.

Home Instruction Services – A student who is in need of home instruction services due to an accident, illness, orthopedic or other medical condition which prevents school attendance should obtain a letter from their physician. The note should include a brief description of the conditions with some estimation of how long the student will need home instruction services.

The responsible Home Instruction borough office is the one in which the student lives or where he/she receives instruction and not where he/she attends school, if they are different. For more information, contact the Office of Home Instruction at 718-794-7200. You can review the Chancellor's Regulations A-170.

Office of Home Instruction – Chancellor’s Regulations
Basic things a parent should know if they want to apply for placement in home instruction:

1. Student must be medically/physically and/or emotionally/behaviorally/ psychologically unable to attend the customary school placement for an anticipated duration of at least six (6) weeks.

2. Requests for Home Instruction for medical/physical conditions must include a fully completed Home Instruction Referral Form, and a physician's request that includes the diagnosis and expected duration of the condition on doctor's or hospital's stationery. These referrals should be submitted directly to the Borough Office of Home Instruction.

3. Requests for Emotional/Psychological/Behavioral Reasons: All requests must be made to the appropriate Committee on Special Education (CSE). In general, a CSE approval for Home Instruction is a temporary authorization of an interim service plan during which time a more permanent and appropriate educational placement is sought. In some instances, the CSE may authorize Home Instruction to meet.