How to homeschool a child with autism in South Dakota

South Dakota generally requires families to file a standard notification form within 30 days of beginning homeschooling and again within 30 days after certain transitions, such as moving districts or enrolling in a public or nonpublic school. The available sources describe no statewide testing requirement, no statewide teacher credential requirement, and no general recordkeeping mandate, but they do require instruction in at least language arts and math leading to mastery of the English language.

The available HSLDA guidance says there are no additional homeschool requirements for children with special needs and no policy allowing homeschool students to obtain special education funding.

predictable routines, sensory planning, clear transitions, strengths-based interests, and social support on purpose

1. 1Choose level before grade label.
2. 2Reduce friction before adding more subjects.
3. 3Use accommodations that preserve learning without unnecessary battles.
4. 4Document what works so future evaluations, doctors, tutors, or schools have a clear history.

The available HSLDA guidance says South Dakota's alternative instruction statute does not require routine recordkeeping, but families should keep attendance records, curriculum information, work samples, correspondence, filed notification forms, and permanent high school records. Testing/evaluation: No statewide testing requirement was identified in the available sources.