Homeschoolers and Sports Eligibility The question of homeschoolers and sports participation on public school teams continues to be a contentious issue within the homeschool community. Pro-sports involvement families believe that their Read more...
Diploma Options for Maryland Homeschoolers Maryland does not allow homeschoolers (or private school students) to receive state-issued diplomas once they finish high school. This may sound frightening to many new homeschooling families, but don't despair! In reality, a Read more...
Homeschool Graduation Requirements No specific Maryland homeschool high school graduation requirements exist. Families, however, must be aware of a variety of other education laws and regulations that impact what must be taught during the homeschool high years. Maryland's homeschool Read more...
Getting Your Driver's License as a Homeschooler Maryland utilizes a graduated license system for all applicants under the age of 25 applying for their first driver's license. Part of the process REQUIRES all new drivers to complete a certified Read more...
Homeschoolers Returning to Public School Maryland regulations explain the process for how homeschoolers can attend public school, if they no longer want to homeschool. Upon application of a child for admission to a public school from a Read more...
Exploring Public Magnet School Programs Public magnet school programs offer specially designed learning experiences for public school students. Magnet programs can range from immersion foreign language schools (where students are taught bilingually beginning in kindergarten) - to the prestigious Read more...
Differences Between Umbrellas, Co-ops, and Support Groups Starting to homeschool can be an overwhelming experience. Networking with local homeschoolers provides a critical support system for families new to educating their children at home. With hundreds of resources - Read more...
Compulsory Education Law On July 1, 2017, Maryland's updated compulsory school age law went into full effect. The law, which defines the ages when a child must attend school, officially raised the drop-out age to 18. The minimum age for Read more...
Connect With Homeschool Families Across Maryland The COVID pandemic saw Maryland families turn to homeschooling at unprecedented rates. We now have 42,000+ children learning at home. Thousands of parents are looking to connect with support groups, activities, and Read more...
