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Kindergarten Maturity Waiver
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Kindergarten Maturity Waiver

Editor MDHSA2019-09-13T20:56:52-04:00

In Maryland, the compulsory school age law requires that all children MUST start public school at the age of 5. Students must then continue to attend public school until the age of 18. The law allows parents to opt Read more...

Kindergarten Maturity WaiverEditor MDHSA2019-09-13T20:56:52-04:00

Portfolio Review FAQs
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Portfolio Review FAQs

Editor MDHSA2019-09-13T21:05:11-04:00

Frequently Asked Questions About COMAR Maryland is a moderately easy state to homeschool in. Once a parent submits their Notice of Intent, families are pretty much free to teach their children any way they Read more...

Portfolio Review FAQsEditor MDHSA2019-09-13T21:05:11-04:00

Homeschool 101 FAQs
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Homeschool 101 FAQs

Editor MDHSA2019-09-13T21:06:28-04:00

Frequently Asked Questions About Starting to Homeschool Anne Arundel County Public Schools produced a 9-minute video on starting to homeschool in Maryland. We’ll just add 2 notes to an otherwise accurate and informational video. First, Read more...

Homeschool 101 FAQsEditor MDHSA2019-09-13T21:06:28-04:00

Maryland Homeschool Days
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Maryland Homeschool Days

Editor MDHSA2022-03-20T17:53:10-04:00

Plan Your Maryland Homeschool Days Every September - and then periodically throughout the school year - more than 2 dozen Maryland museums, zoos, nature centers, and other community-based organizations host Homeschool Days. These exclusive weekday Read more...

Maryland Homeschool DaysEditor MDHSA2022-03-20T17:53:10-04:00

Umbrellas, Co-ops, and Support Groups
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Umbrellas, Co-ops, and Support Groups

Editor MDHSA2019-09-13T21:28:00-04:00

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...

Umbrellas, Co-ops, and Support GroupsEditor MDHSA2019-09-13T21:28:00-04:00

Maryland Compulsory School Age
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Maryland Compulsory School Age

Editor MDHSA2019-09-13T21:30:30-04:00

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...

Maryland Compulsory School AgeEditor MDHSA2019-09-13T21:30:30-04:00

Maryland Homeschool Clarification
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Maryland Homeschool Clarification

Alessa2020-07-08T15:01:40-04:00

Meet Dr. Lynne Muller On Thursday, August 23, 2018, the Maryland Homeschool Association hosted a community meeting for statewide homeschooling families and Dr. Lynne Muller. Dr. Muller works as the Section Chief for Student Services and School Counseling Read more...

Maryland Homeschool ClarificationAlessa2020-07-08T15:01:40-04:00

Kindergarten Birthday Cut-Off
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Kindergarten Birthday Cut-Off

Alessa2019-09-13T21:52:09-04:00

Compulsory School Age Maryland's compulsory school age law requires all children between the ages of 5 and 18 to attend school. In 2006, the law created a new kindergarten birthday cut-off rule for enrollment. All children who turn 5 Read more...

Kindergarten Birthday Cut-OffAlessa2019-09-13T21:52:09-04:00

Considering an Umbrella?
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Considering an Umbrella?

Alessa2020-07-22T10:59:32-04:00

Finding the Best Homeschool Umbrella The Maryland homeschool regulation, COMAR 13A.10.01, requires families to participate in up to 3 portfolio reviews each year. These compliance reviews serve to confirm that a family is providing their child with "regular, thorough Read more...

Considering an Umbrella?Alessa2020-07-22T10:59:32-04:00