Homebound Services

The Dothan City Schools System provides homebound instructional services for eligible students. For students with a disability, or who are suspected of having a disability, the eligibility requirements for homebound services, and the services to be provided during the homebound placement, will be made exclusively by the IEP team or Section 504 team and will be based upon the individual needs of each student. For any non-disabled student, eligibility will be considered upon the written documentation provided by a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist. For non-disabled students, the written documentation provided must justify an expected absence from school of at least six (6) weeks.

What is the process for determining if homebound instruction is appropriate for: 

Special Education?

1. An IEP team meeting will be conducted with appropriate team members to determine if homebound instructional services are appropriate based on the student's needs.
2. If homebound services are needed, the IEP team will develop a plan for the appropriate services to be provided.

504?

1. A 504 team meeting will be conducted with appropriate team members to determine if homebound instructional services are appropriate based on the student's needs.
2. If homebound services are needed, the 504 team will develop a plan for the appropriate services to be provided.

Non-Disabled?

1. The parent/guardian must submit a Homebound Instructional Services Referral form to the school. This document  can be requested from your local school’s Homebound Chairperson. 
2. The parent/guardian must provide the school with an update from the attending physician every four (4) weeks.
3. The district will evaluate the request for services and determine eligibility.
4. A student will be counted absent from school prior to the date services have been approved. After the approval date, a student must be counted present when calculating attendance.
5. The services to be provided will be developed through a collaborative effort of the school principal, classroom teacher(s), parent(s)/guardian(s), and may include any others who have knowledge of the student's individual needs.
6. The student's classroom teachers will work collaboratively with the homebound teacher to provide course content standards, class assignments, and other projects as directed by the homebound instructional plan.
7. Maintaining good communication throughout the homebound placement is essential, and is the responsibility shared by the parent(s)/guardian(s), school, and homebound teacher.

Who can I contact for help?

If you have questions or concerns about Homebound Services, please contact your local school’s Homebound Chairperson.