Homeschooling in Maryland
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in Maryland. This guide explains who can homeschool, how to give notice, what to plan and record, and how testing works. Tend Wonder then follows your child’s curiosity and helps you find hands-on ideas, books, resources and nearby experiences around Maryland. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in Maryland.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in Maryland
Ages and exceptions
Your child is generally subject to compulsory attendance from age 5 until age 18.
You must treat your child as homeschooled if their online school is neither a Maryland public school nor an approved Maryland private school.
Register or give notice
You must submit the home instruction consent form to your local superintendent or designee at least 15 calendar days before starting.
You must verify annually with your supervising school system, school or institution that your home instruction program will continue.
You must notify your supervising entity of any status change during the school year.
Plan instruction
You must teach English, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, health and physical education.
You must provide instruction regularly during the school year for enough time to implement your program.
Keep records
You must undergo local school system portfolio reviews or use an eligible supervising entity.
Official resources
- Home Instruction FAQs | Maryland State Department of Education
Maryland State Department of Education
- Home Instruction | Maryland State Department of Education
Maryland State Department of Education
Sources checked November 4, 2026
General information, not legal advice. Requirements can change. Check the official resources for your family's circumstances.
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