Maryland Homeschool Legal Requirements
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Maryland Homeschool Legal Requirements
Homeschool Legal Advantage (HLA)
HLA is an outreach of the Christian Law Association. The CLA has faithfully served churches and families since 1969, and has successfully defended over 8,000 educational freedom related cases. Today, the Homeschool Legal Advantage team includes a large group of full-time attorneys and an additional 200+ affiliated attorneys throughout the United States. HLA stands ready to educate and empower Homeschoolers so that they can respond kindly and confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. And, when direct attorney involvement or even legal representation is required to defend your right to homeschool, as a member of Homeschool Legal Advantage, you can rest assured that assistance from one of our experienced attorneys is only a phone call away! For more information, please visit http://www.HomeschoolLegalAdvantage.com
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Maryland and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
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Other Maryland homeschooling events and resources
Maryland Homeschooling Information
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Maryland
Statewide
Statewide
Maryland Invention Dimension Challenge
January 29, 20105th annual Maryland Challenge! Looking for innovative ideas for new toys, games and sporting goods. Working with Toys“R”Us and leading U.S. toymaker JAKKS Pacific, the Invention Dimension runs through January 29, 2010.
Homeschool hiking/biking annual event
May 23, 2010 - May 29, 2010
The homeschool hiking/biking annual event began in May 2005 as a way to gain recognition for homeschooling as well as getting some exercise, group involvement, and introducing homeschoolers and their families to hiking and biking in the great outdoors!! It is an annual event now and will be held each year the last full week in May all across the United States. We are asking for individuals and groups involved in homeschooling to set up events in their areas. If you would like to set up a group event in your area, please send your name, email address, phone, city and state to me at: homeschoolhikebike@hotmail.com
Maryland Homeschooling Co-ops
Mason-Dixon Homeschoolers Association
Serves homeschool families in Franklin County Pennsylvania, Washington County Maryland, and surrounding areas. We offer co-op classes, support groups, field trips and much more.
Catonsville
St. Timothy's Homeschool Umbrella Program
St. Timothy's Home School Umbrella Program is an educational ministry of St. Timothy's Church in Catonsville, Maryland. We are an approved home school oversight umbrella of the Maryland State Department of Education. Our primary purpose is to support, assist, advise and encourage parents in their role as educators of their children in grades K-12.
Centreville
Tall Oaks
Our vision at the Tall Oaks Cooperative is to offer home school families support and unity and to provide a place to meet and unite with families that have similar interests in education and character.
Columbia
Granite Classical Tutorial
The mission of Granite Classical Tutorials is to be Christ centered and classical in educational methods and materials. Granite intentionally remains part time (two days a week) because home schooling is also prized. These three pursuits lead to unique features that are ideal for some families but which may cause Granite Classical Tutorials to be unsuited for others.
Stevensville
Safe Harbor Church Homeschool Ministry
support group / co-op
Maryland Homeschooling Classes
National Postal Museum Programs
Learning that Delivers! The National Postal Museum offers a creative selection of programs that attract a wide audience base of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and interests. Whether it be a workshop, film, family program, lecture, or performance, the Museum's Postal Pastimes provide participants with a quality visitation experience that makes learning exciting, enriching, and interactive.
To join the National Postal Museum mailing list or for more information, e-mail Public Programs Coordinator Erin Blasco at blascoe@si.edu or call (202) 633-5533.
National Museum of the American Indian Programs
The National Museum of the American Indian is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice.
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Baltimore
Yoga for Home schooled Girls and Boys
Our vision at evolvewell healing arts studio is to provide physical education classes for home schooled students. We offer yoga classes specifically tailored to homeschoolers, which meet the Fitness Standard Requirements for physical education. Students will learn about basic science, anatomy, and how our bodies work. Classes will include learning about and practicing yoga postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation tools. The students can expect to increase strength and flexibility in the body, and build concentration and focus in the mind. Our classes are an excellent way for students to reduce stress, build commmunity and maintain good health. On-going classes for homeschoolers are session-based.
Baltimore City
Expressions in Motion
Expressions in Motion is a 5,000 square foot dance studio located in Historic Pigtown. We offer classes in Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Movement for Boys, Yoga and more! Day time classes available to fit into your Homeschool schedule. Call 410-366-2626 for more information or send questions to exmbaltimore@gmail.com
Bethesda
Popular Kinetics
Making pop-up cards for kids
Bowie
Spanish Classes for Children-Puertas Abiertas
Spanish Children's Class-Puertas Abiertas."Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit," says the Lord. Zechariah 4:6 HIGHLIGHTS: • Spanish classes for children • Students will learn Spanish with learning tools, interactive activities, and games (bingo, pictionary, art, crafts, & more) • Students will learn new Spanish basics, Spanish vocabulary, work on sentence building in a fun and exciting environment • Lessons for students in different age groups • Register at www.puertasabierta.com FOR MORE INFORMATION: 301.395.3362; tutors@puertasabierta.com; www.puertasabierta.com
Catonsville
Heritage Instructional Services
H.I.S. is a tutorial service that supports the home school family by providing class structure in Math, Writing, Science, Art and History. We offer a broad educational program through tutorials, home assignments and working with families to enhance the learning experience. Currently serving 1st – 12th grade, we meet on Mon & Wed from 8:30am - 2pm. Students can be full time (5 period day) or choose classes that meet their needs.
Columbia
Columbia Association Art Center
The Columbia Art Center offers year-round art classes, rotating gallery exhibitions, a gallery gift shop, summer art camp for children, art birthday parties, studio rentals, a Japanese Garden, art and life enhancement lectures and more!
Elkridge
Play the Part
Performing arts and music classes for homeschoolers.
Ft. Washington
Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center
April 3, 2008 - April 2, 2011
This exciting facility in a Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center provides fine arts programs for children and adults. In addition to a full curriculum of classes in visual arts, theatre, music and dance, the Center''s John Addison concert hall and galleries offer music, dance and dramatic programs, and exhibitions. converted elementary school houses a wide variety of activities and community interests. The regional center serves as a community center, with recreation classes and events geared toward children, teens, adults, and seniors.
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Childrens Theater/Walker Performing Arts
HCT/WPA offers classes designed for the home school schedule in theater arts/skill development, group voice, group piano, dance and movement, yoga, arts-based classes for 3's and 4s and theatrical productions. Our classes are child-centered and appropriate for children of all ages. All of our teachers have years of performing experience as well as teaching experience. Ages 3-18 years. Call 301-991-0611 for information.
Howard County
Workout for HomeSchool Children
Our facility provides a place for home schooled children to get their physical activity credits. We work with individuals and small groups to teach your child about incorporating physical activity into their daily lives.
Landover
Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex
The Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex is located on approximately 80 acres adjacent to the Washington Redskins' FedEx Field in Landover, MD. The centerpiece of the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex is a major indoor facility known as the Wayne K. Curry Sports & Learning Center which includes a field house, fitness center, gymnastics facility, learning center, and aquatics center
Olney, Columbia, Baltimore, Montgomery County, Howard County and Silver Springs
High School Shakespeare Workshops
Join Mr. Mark Ricche of Imperial Theatrical Production Services Present (now celebrating 20 years in Montgomery County and winner of the Maryland Theater Citation for Contributions to Educational Theater) for an intensive 30 hour Shakespeare Production Workshop. Students will be exposed to Shakespearean text, scene analysis, pre-production prep and an intense production unit culminating in a live theatrical production. (We can help you attain your fine art credits!)
If interested contact Mark Ricche in person at 301-257-9275!
*Only 10 slots available per production workshop
GRADE LEVELS: 9th – 12th grades levels
LOCATION: Studio of Ballet Arts 17810 Meeting House Rd., Moore Bldg, Suite 350, Sandy Spring, Maryland.
TIME: 10 -12 on Tuesdays
DATES:
SESSION 1: PLAY TBA – to be decided by class
SEPTEMBER: 29th
OCTOBER: 6th / 13th / 20th (no Class Oct. 28th)
NOVEMBER: 3rd / 10th / 17th (no class the week of Thanksgiving)
DECEMBER: 1st / 8th / 15th (no class the week of Christmas or New Years)
JANUARY: 5th / 12th / 19th
Tuesday JANUARY 26th – Final Dress / Wednesday JANUARY 27th in A.M. - Final Production
**If parents and students are interested we can submit an application to also perform our production at the Folger Theater Secondary School’s Festival to be held in late February 2010. This is to be discussed during class.
SESSION 2: PLAY TBA– to be decided by class
FEBRUARY: 2nd / 9th / 16th / 23rd
MARCH: 2nd / 9th / 16th (No classes held during the two weeks of Spring Break)
APRIL: 6th / 13th / 20th / 27th
MAY: 5th / 11th
Tuesday MAY 18th - Final Dress / Wednesday MAY 19th in A.M. - Final Production
COST: $325 for a 30 hour program.
Silver Springs
Film and Shakespeare Workshops for all ages
From Imperial Theatrical Production Services. First class is free so come and check us out. If you like what you see then join us for the semester! Join Mr. Mark Ricche of Imperial Theatrical Production Services Presents for an intensive 30 hour Shakespeare Production Workshop. Students will not only be exposed to the rich text of Shakespeare’s work but also participate in a theatrical production program that will enlighten them of the marvels of live production. If interested contact Mark Ricche at 301-257-9275.
Waldorf
Southern Maryland Homeschool Band
Music. Music. Southern Maryland Homeschool Band and Recorder Group Lessons will be starting this Fall. There will be 2 bands depending on the experience of the child, and will be taught to children 9 years old and up (4th grade and up) or at the discretion of the director. Beginning Band (children with little or no experience on a band instrument), and Advanced Band, Instruments include Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, and Percussion/Drums). There will also be Beginning Recorder group lessons for school-aged children (5 or 6 year olds too if they are good readers) - Wednesday afternoons beginning Sept. 10 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Waldorf for this also. Contact: diana-morse@comcast.net or 240-412-0862 for more information.
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Baltimore
National Aquarium in Baltimore
Through transforming experiences, the National Aquarium Institute inspires people to enjoy, respect, and protect the aquatic world. The Aquarium is home to approximately 16,500 specimens and more than 660 species of animals. The National Aquarium is deeply committed to extending the knowledge and resources gained through daily operations toward the betterment of the natural environment.
Colesville
National Capital Trolley Museum
The National Capital Trolley Museum preserves and interprets the heritage of electric and interurban railways of Washington, DC and environs for the benefit of present and future generations, while supplementing its collections with significant national and international objects to enhance its interpretive programs.
Accokeek
National Colonial Farm
The National Colonial Farm, an outdoor living history museum, was established by the Accokeek Foundation in 1958. The farm depicts life for an ordinary tobacco planting family in Prince George's County in the 1770s. Historic sites like George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, represent what many believe life was like in the colonial period. However, large plantations were far from the norm. Very few colonists enjoyed such luxury. The majority were poorer planters, tenant farmers, indentured servants, and slaves. Skilled interpreters lead tours of the National Colonial Farm, highlighting the colonial structures, fields, gardens and animals. Structures located within the colonial site are open to the public and include a circa 1770 farm dwelling, an 18th century tobacco barn, a smokehouse, and an out-kitchen. The kitchen garden features 18th century varieties of herbs, flowers, and vegetables. Historic varieties of field crops such as 'Orinoco' tobacco, 'Virginia Gourdseed' corn and 'Red May' wheat are cultivated on a seasonal basis and are the source for much of the farm's heirloom seed stock. The National Colonial Farm is a recognized leader in the field of historic plant preservation. Weekend visitors to the National Colonial Farm may see sewing, cooking, spinning, dyeing, candlemaking, gardening, woodworking and colonial games.
Baltimore
National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is among the nations most dynamic cultural and educational institutions. Because it is a wax museum committed solely to the study and preservation of African American history, it is also among the most unique. This unique museum, the first one of wax in Baltimore, Maryland and the first wax museum of African American history in the nation, is the brainchild of Dr's. Elmer and Joanne Martin. Primarily, the presentation of life-size, life-like wax figures highlighting historical and contemporary personalities of African ancestry defines its uniqueness.
Bethesda
National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), in Bethesda, Maryland, is a part of the National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Since its founding in 1836, NLM has played a pivotal role in translating biomedical research into practice. It is the world's largest biomedical library and the developer of electronic information services that deliver trillions of bytes of data to millions of users every day. Scientists, health professionals, and the public in the US and around the globe search the Library's online information resources more than one billion times each year.
The Library is open to all and has many services and resources--for scientists, health professionals, historians, and the general public. NLM has nearly 12 million books, journals, manuscripts, audiovisuals, and other forms of medical information on its shelves, making it the largest health-science library in the world.
Frederick
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
nteractive educational programs, exhibits, seminars and lectures provide the knowledge that Civil War medicine connects us not only to our past, but is the scientific and historical link to our present and our future. The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is the premiere repository of exhibits and artifacts devoted to the technological and procedural advances made in the medical field between 1861-1865. These changes occurred in the midst of tremendous social and economic upheaval. The Museum is committed to effectively weaving the narrative of suffering soldiers, caregivers, their families and the dramatic and innovative developments in medical treatment. The Museum utilizes its collection to heighten public awareness of the modern medical practices that originated on the battlefields and in the hospitals of this once-divided country.
Suitland
National Museum of the American Indian Archives
The National Museum of the American Indian Archives support the mission of the Museum to collect, organize, preserve and make available papers, records, images, recordings, and ephemera that accurately reflect the historical and contemporary lives of Native peoples throughout the Western Hemisphere, specifically regarding Native art, culture, knowledge, politics, events, and social movements and developments. The collections also complement the Museum's artifacts and are used for scholarly research, exhibitions, journalism, documentary productions, and other research and educational activities. The Archives provides reference, research, and services to Native Americans, publishers, scholars, museum staff, and the general public. Researchers may view the collection by appointment. Below are descriptions of our major collections.
Emmitsburg
National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton welcomes you to explore the life and legacy of Mother Seton at the location where she began a journey that would result in her Canonization as the first native-born saint of the United States of America.
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Maryland Homeschool Support Groups
Hand In Hand Homeschool
Maryland's only source for up-to-date legislative information, statewide homeschool events and local resources.
Western Maryland Homeschool Association
A group for homeschooling parents and children in the western part of Maryland. We also include the outlaying areas in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Or any area close to this areas. If you are even interested
in homeschooling, you are welcome here! We do many activities, and try to have a field trip once per month. Network with other homeschooling families. Make new friends that will last a lifetime. Teach your
children hands on about new and exciting cultures, people, places, nature,and life. Religion is not a must, we want all cultures and religious affiliates to feel welcome, even those who are not Christian. All
homeschooling families are welcome here!!! If you have any ideas, please join our blog page on yahoo and let everyone know or if you want to just email us, please feel free to do so.
Maryland Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHE)
MACHE exists to support the Christian home schooling families and support group leaders in the state of Maryland . We provide a quarterly newsletter to member families and groups, offer a discount for membership in the Home School Legal Defense Association , and we host an annual curriculum fair, symposiums, workshops, and other events.
Christian Home Educators Netword Maryland (CHENMD)
Our goal is to assist Christian home educators in Maryland by providing resources and services that allow them to equip their children with the tools necessary to prepare them to become Christian adults.
Maryland Home Education Association (MHEA)
MHEA was founded in 1980 to serve and support families of all religious, philosophical and ethnic persuasions. For over seventeen years MHEA has been working for all homeschoolers -- members and non-members alike. For a modest $15 fee which has not increased since 1984, members receive much more for their money than a modest newsletter. There are numerous hidden services that are vital to the interests to all families:
Southern Maryland Homeschool Network
Welcome to the resource page for connecting families that homeschool in southern Maryland to support and information on the web and in southern Maryland. Our support group, Southern Maryland Homeschool Network serves all of the southern Maryland area including Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's counties.
Homeschool Connections of Central Maryland
Our vision is to connect families that share a common interest in enhancing our children?s learning experience by: valuing member's diverse ideas and opinions; by providing support without obligations and by offering involvement at a level that meets each family's needs.
CHEMA
Christian group in Bowie
Howard County Home Educators
A network of homeschoolers in Howard County, Maryland. The majority of our members live in Columbia, Clarksville, Ellicott City area. We welcome members from all over the state. Our purpose is to enable homeschooling families in our geographic region to find each other for the purpose of support, information, cooperative learning experiences, homeschooling advocacy, and friendship. We are an inclusive and diverse group; we strive to respect, support, and learn from the choices made by each homeschooling family.
North County Home Educators
(NCHE)
A support group for families in Maryland who have an interest in home education. Most of our meetings are in the northern part of Anne Arundel County, but membership is open to everyone. We invite everyone to participate in our activities and ask only that you consider organizing an event or helping with one. The success of our organization depends on the active participation and contribution of all our members.
Hand In Hand Homeschool
Helping Maryland families find the answers they need along their homeschool journey. The site hosts an exclusive calendar of events where museums and other organizations post information about their homeschool friendly events.
Arundel Homeschool Support Group
AHSG is a local Christian homeschool support group. Our primary mission is to foster an environment in which our member families can effectively network with one another to share ideas and to enjoy fellowship. We also sponsor several events during the year for the benefit of our members and the local homeschooling community.
Christian Homeschoolers in S Maryland
CHISM - The groups purpose is to support each other through issues that affect us as Christian homeschoolers regardless of homeschooling method.
PALS-FC
An inclusive secular homeschooling support group open to all homeschooling families and is an online Yahoo-Group for members to communicate and network with one another. PALS is intended to provide various activities and programs for children in the group as well as support for parents. PALS runs on a volunteer basis, we welcome and encourage everyone to participate. Plan a field trip, let others know about a fun class you have found, get involved!
Natural Learning
A group of families who are allowing their children to learn naturally without schooling. Our aim is to cooperatively widen our understanding of how learning occurs naturally in the home and community, and to share advice, tips, trials and tribulations so that we may all grow!
Heritage Home School Association
A group of homeschoolers meeting once a month to encourage one another toward love, good teaching, and an abundant life in Christ. The term HERITAGE stands for Home Educators Restoring In Truth A Godly Education. It also reminds us of what we wish to pass on to our children..
MarylandUFC
A support group for unschoolers, the Unschooling Family Connection was founded in order to to provide support for unschooling parents; and activities, socialization, and fun for the children. We have field trips, park days, celebrations, and online support. Our group is non-discriminatory on the basis of race, religion, ethnic background, political or sexual orientation. We have formed for the sole purpose of establishing contact with other families in our local area who have chosen this
natural way of learning.
Homesteaders
Homesteaders provides support to the Christian homeschooling family through:
• Mom's Support Night
• Monthly Newsletter
• Lending Library
• Co-Ops, Field Trips, Clubs & Special Events
Columbia Homeschool Community
Welcome to the public website of the Columbia Homeschool Community (CHC), an inclusive homeschool support group for Maryland families. Our friendly homeschool support group currently welcomes to our membership families and children (from birth to age 17) from all over Maryland.
Maryland Classical Christian Homeschool
Classical Conversations Communities exist to complement your home-centered education and connect you with like-minded families. Each community is facilitated by a trained parent-director, and classes are led by trained parent-tutors who model the classical tools of learning. Tutors have the privilege of encouraging students toward becoming lifelong learners while also encouraging parents in the classical teaching of their children.
Classical Conversations values your time and commitment to quality classical Christian education for your family. We honor your desire to train your children in the way they should go.
Baltimore, Maryland Metro Area
Kaleidoscope: Baltimore Educating at Home
Kaleidoscope/Baltimore Educating at Home is one of the oldest homeschool support groups in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Kaleidoscope is all-inclusive; covering the entire Baltimore metro area and not limited to a particular region, religion, or homeschooling style. We have a private yahoogroup for members of Kaleidoscope only. For information on membership contact Kaleidoscope_Baltimore@yahoo.com
Calvert, St. Mary's county
PACE
* Understand the causes of learning difficulties.
* Know the skills necessary for fast and efficient learning.
* Find out what skills are weak.
* Learn what needs to happen to improve learning skills.
* Take specific steps that can help your child or student gain the skills needed to become a successful student.
Clinton
Creative 4 Christ
We are a Non- Profit Christian
homeschool group located in Clinton Maryland,
offering organized co-op classes, field trips, group outings and movie night , as well as after school Christian drama ,dance writing, and music groups. Membership to our homeschool group is FREE!
Columbia
Granite Classical Tutorial
The mission of Granite Classical Tutorials is to be Christ centered and classical in educational methods and materials. Granite intentionally remains part time (two days a week) because home schooling is also prized. These three pursuits lead to unique features that are ideal for some families but which may cause Granite Classical Tutorials to be unsuited for others.
Frederick & Washington Counties primarily
Many Paths of Natural Learning-Western MD
inclusive umbrella group
Frederick County
Homeschool Frederick
Homeschool Frederick reaches Frederick County homeschoolers as a monthly online magazine with home schooling news, tips, guidelines, information, fairs, and articles.
Harford & Surrounding Areas
HAHSA - Homeschool Association of Harford & Surrounding Areas
Aspires to forge healthy alliances with all of the local homeschool groups in order to best serve all local homeschooling families and leave a positive impression of the homeschool population among the general community.
HAHSA's vision is to build a community where local homeschool children can connect face-to-face, on a regular basis so that they feel a sense of community among our large population and are able to forge strong friendships that endure while creating fun and special memories that will last a lifetime.
Prince Georges County and surrounding area
Montessori at Home Maryland
This group is centered on allowing your child to develop and explore the world without restraint. This is possible with mom at his side, not to teach, but to guide. Allowing, our children to gain the knowledge they need to succeed in a non-intrusive, fun and enjoyable manner.
Statewide
The Learning Community International
A unique school registered with the Maryland State Department of Education and operated by a non-sectarian, non profit religious organization, The Community, Inc. TLCI honors and welcomes families from all religious and philosophical traditions. TLCI has been successfully supporting and guiding parents and their children in creating their own unique learning programs since 1984. Our graduates have been admitted to Ivy League colleges, technical and arts schools, all state colleges, military academies, and more.
Thurmont
Walkersville Christian Family Schools
Oversight group with support and activities
Job opportunites forMD homeschool students
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