Specifications include, but are not limited to: Homebound (Supportive) Instruction is an alternative educational program provided at home, in a hospital or in a public location for students temporarily at home, hospitalized for a sudden illness, injury, and episodic flare up of a chronic condition. This may also include an alternative educational program provided at home to a student that has been suspended, expelled or subject to expulsion. Homebound (Supportive) Instruction can be utilized as an in-school transitional program. • Provide Homebound Instruction for students in the Christina School District in grades K12 • Provide instruction in core content areas of Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science (other subject matter may be included as needed, upon request, according to tutor availability). A single tutor is acceptable for students in grades K-5. For secondary students in grades 6-12, tutor certification in the appropriate subject area (Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science) is required • Provide assistance to students utilizing a web-based educational curriculum program as assigned • Follow provisions of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan when applicable • Administer Statewide and school-level exams to homebound students • All homebound instruction requests must be approved by the Office of Pupil Personnel Services • Follow State guidelines regarding number of instructional hours per week unless otherwise stipulated by the district. Minimum requirements: Grades K-5; 3 hours each week of eligibility. Grades 6-12; 5 hours each week of eligibility • Additional instructional hours may only be approved by a District office administrator and in collaboration with the building administrator, classroom teacher and/or IEP team • Final decisions on modifications of hours and/or extensions of services shall come from the District Office • Summer instruction is permitted and subsequent to District authorization for a student who needs the instruction to complete coursework or to maintain a level of instruction in order to continue in a school program the following school year • Summer instruction is permitted for students approved for Extended School Year services • Notification of homebound authorization will be submitted to the vendor via fax and/or email • Contact the parent within 48 hours of receiving a homebound authorization for an introduction and to set up an instructional schedule • Contact parent/guardian in a timely manner if there needs to be a change in time, date or location • Collaborate with the district Homebound Instruction Coordinator and school personnel (homebound contact person, teachers, administrators) to expedite and facilitate the process of providing homebound instruction to students • Coordinate with the school homebound contact person in the acquisition of course guides, syllabi, texts and materials necessary for instruction • Designate a person to pick up teacher provided materials from each school on the predetermined day.