Getting Started Homeschooling

Homeschool 101

• Notification of Intent to Homeschool
  The form you must file to officially begin homeschooling in Maryland

• County Homeschool Liaisons
  Contact information for Maryland's 24 Homeschool Liaisons

• Kindergarten Birthday Cut-Off
  Details about the official age that children must begin Kindergarten

• Compulsory School Age Law
  Understanding Maryland's minimum and new maximum ages for mandatory school attendance

Homeschool Compliance

• Clarifications About Maryland's Homeschool Regulations
  A summary from the August 2018 joint MDHSA-MSDE community information meeting

• FAQs About County Reviews
  Knowing your rights under COMAR and what can be requested by a county homeschool liaison

• MSDE FAQs About County Reviews
  The state Department of Education's interpretation of COMAR and county reviews

• Umbrella Groups
  Understanding the basic difference between an umbrella group versus support groups and co-ops

• What Makes a Good Umbrella?
  Pointers for evaluating if you're getting your money's worth

Transitioning Back to Public School

• Returning to Public School
  The process for enrolling your formerly homeschooled child into a Maryland public school

• Applying to a Public Magnet School
  Overview of when and how homeschoolers can apply to elementary, middle, and high school magnet school programs

• Public Magnet School Programs - By County
  Contact information about magnet school programs throughout the state

Other Homeschool Resources

• Educator Discounts
  List of Educator Discounts available to homeschool families.

• The Homeschool Mom
  Articles and resources to help get you started

• Homeschool Central
  Articles and resources to help get you started

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