Psychological and EducationalĀ Free and Low Cost Testing If you suspect your homeschool child has a special learning need, you can request a FREE comprehensive evaluation through your local public school. The guaranteed free testing falls under the Federal law Read more...
General Community Based Homeschool Resources Baltimore County Public Schools' Resource Centers for Families and Schools: With 3 different locations across the county, parents, teachers, child care providers, and other organizations that work with children may access and Read more...
For Kids: Homeschool Curriculum Resources for Reading Some kids love to read while others may need a nudge. Whatever your reason, check out these community-based reading incentive programs for kids. We've organized resources and events by month, Read more...
Maryland Autism Waiver Program The Maryland Autism Waiver Program provides service support to families who do not choose institutionalization for their autistic child. Home and community waiver services available for autistic children up to the age of 21 include: Read more...
Hearing Aid Loan Bank The Maryland State Department of Education's Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services formed the Maryland Hearing Aid Loan Bank (HALB) in order to provide loaner hearing aids to Maryland children. Families with newly diagnosed deaf Read more...
Congratulations to Maryland Homeschool National Merit Semifinalists The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Fewer than 300 Maryland high school seniors made the list. Read more...
Taking the GED as a Homeschooler Anyone wishing to take the GED exam in the state of Maryland must be at least 18-years old. Maryland, however, does allow certain individuals to take the GED at an earlier age. Maryland Read more...
Maryland Homeschool Curriculum Maryland homeschool regulations provide simple and clear directions for what families must teach their children at home. Specifically, every kindergarten through 12th grade homeschool program must provide "regular, thorough instruction" in the following courses: Read more...
Free Virtual Schools in Maryland Many states offer online virtual school options that provide a free e-learning education to students. Because these students are allowed to complete their online classes at home, this type of virtual school Read more...
Visually Impaired Children The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped offers a phenomenal set of free resources for children and adults with visual impairments. Operating as a state agency (separate from the Maryland State Department Read more...
