Maryland Local Homeschooling Resources

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Maryland Homeschooling Resource Pages

Maryland Homeschooling Information
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Maryland

Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - Maryland
Discussions and Resources for Maryland Homeschoolers

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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

Nonpublic School Approval - Home Instruction
From the Maryland State Department of Education. Fact Sheet Regarding Home Instruction in Maryland.

Nonpublic School Approval - COMAR 13A.10.01
From the Maryland State Department of Education. Nonpublic School Approval Legal Requirements.

Nonpublic School Approval - Overview
From the Maryland State Department of Education

Nonpublic School Approval - Information
From the Maryland State Department of Education. Nonpublic Entities Registered with the Maryland State Department of Education to Supervise Home Instruction of Maryland Students.

Nonpublic School Approval- Regulations
From the Maryland State Department of Education

Nonpublic School Approval - Approval Steps
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/nonpublicschools/npcert/?WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished%25%3E%25%3E%25%25%3E%25%3E%25%3E%25%3E%25%3E%25%3E%25%3E%25%25%3E

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Maryland and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

Frederick
The Maryland Association of Christian Home Educators (M.A.C.H.E.)- The 2010 Maryland State Home School Curriculum Fair
April 16, 2010 - April 17, 2010
A state - wide Family Heritage Expo(TM) student project and presentation fair encourages homeschool students to challenge their abilities and training in music, arts, crafts, science and all academic areas. Special displays of student work and projects will be presented at the Expo. Frederick County Fairgrounds

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Other Maryland Homeschooling Events

No other events have been submitted.

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Maryland Homeschooling Classes

Baltimore
Cromwell Valley Park Home School Garden Club
March 26, 2010 - May 21, 2010
Homeschool Garden Club. Cromwell Valley Park (near Towson) is offering a 5 session gardening class for homeschoolers (ages 10-18)on alternate Friday mornings: Mar. 26, April 9, Apr. 23, May 7, May 21. Cost: $20 for members; $25 for non-members. Registration required. Call 410-887-2503. How does your garden grow? You\'ll learn how in this hands-on class on the basics of vegetable and native plant gardening from the ground up. Raise your own cool-weather crops and earn service learning hours in our adopt-a-garden program.

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

Baltimore/Harford Counties
Point Breeze Credit Union-- FoolProof
Point Breeze Credit Union offers FoolProof for High School students teaching kids how to manage their finances smart as they start out. The program takes students through online training in money management with assessments to determine results. If you are interested in learning more about FoolProof and enrolling your home school co-op, please let me know! hklarman@pointbreezecu.com.

Bel Air
My Gym
My Gym Children's Fitness center offers fun age appropriate fitness classes for children as young as 6 weeks to 13 years old. Children learn new gross and fine motor skills, cognitive skills and language skills all in a safe environment in our classes. Each week your child will learn three new gymnastic skills. Older children participate in a different relay, learn a new sport and tumbling skill every week. Parents participate with children under 3.5 years old. We also offer art classes for children as young as 18 months. Please contact us to schedule your free trail class today.

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!

Easton
Gallery 26 - Homeschooling Art and Textile classes
Knitting, pottery, baskets, jewelry making etc. Check website for upcoming classes.

Elkridge
Play the Part
Performing arts and music classes for homeschoolers.

Frederick
Strings For Homeschoolers
Private and group instruction for violin, viola and cello students. Beginners and intermediate students welcome! Students as young as 4 accepted. Located in Monrovia, MD a quick drive for anyone living in Frederick, Montgomery, Carroll and Howard Counties.

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.

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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Maryland Homeschooling Co-ops

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.

Franklin County Pennsylvania and Washington County Maryland
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.

Stevensville
Safe Harbor Church Homeschool Ministry
support group / co-op

 

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Maryland Homeschool Students

No job opportunites have been submitted for MD.

 

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