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Getting Started with Homeschooling in Maryland To begin homeschooling in Maryland, a parent must file an Assurance of Consent form with their local Board of Education. Once the form is filed, families must wait two weeks before they can begin to homeschool. Maryland parents are not required to have a teaching certificate before they can homeschool. General Information County Homeschool Liaison Contacts County homeschool liaison contact list for each school board. Maryland Homeschool Regulations The regulations that govern homeschoooling in Maryland, regardless of which county you live in. Begin your homeschool journey with the gentle help and wisdom of authors who have homeschooled their children through college: And the Skylark Sings with Me - Adventures in Homeschooling and Community-Based Education Should I Home School?: How to Decide What's Right for You & Your Child So - WHY Do You Homeschool? MSDE's FAQ Sheet The Maryland State Department of Education's Fact Sheet on homeschooling. FAQs on Compliance Frequently asked questions regarding county reviews. Choosing a Curriculum Eenie, Meenie... Choosing the Right Curriculum Follow the journey of some Baltimore area homeschool families as they find the right curriculum for their kids. No need to reinvent the wheel. Plan your homeschool curriculum with the help of these classic books: Home Learning Year by Year : How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start 100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child's Learning Style The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12 The Complete Home Learning Source Book: The Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators Covering Every Subject from Arithmetic to Zoology Homeschooling Handbook (Revised 2nd Edition) The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, Revised and Updated Edition

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