Independent Study Teachers (IST) are assigned based on the location of the enrolling students. We try to place families with the closest available IST. Families are free to request a specific teacher as well. Families can also request an IST with specifications (bilingual, has worked with students with disabilities, has knowledge of a specific learning/ teaching style). Although we try our best to accommodate a family’s request, it is not always possible. If you have already been assigned an IST and are not happy with your assignment, you may contact your Regional Coordinator (RC) to request a change. If you do not know who your RC is, please contact our Enrollment Team atenrollment@centralvcs.orgor by phone at (559) 512-7103 and they would be happy to put you in contact.