The Hope Academy Umbrella Program utilizes Homeschool Reporting Online to record and track student grades and produce transcripts. Each family enrolled in the Umbrella must create and maintain an account with Homeschool Reporting Online. Families not enrolled in the Umbrella are welcome to use this resource for their personal record keeping.

For more information, visit homeschoolreporting.com

Home School Legal Defense Association, or HSLDA, is a non-profit advocacy organization that makes homeschooling possible by protecting homeschooling families and equipping them to provide the best educational experience for their children. We have been trusted for over 35 years to care for homeschooling families as we safeguard their freedom and secure the future of home education.

Hope Academy participates with HSLDA as a support group. We encourage all of our families to become members of HSLDA, receive legal protection, and help advocate for our rights as home educators. Families who use the Hope Academy Support Group Code 210862 receive a discount on their yearly membership. 

Click Here to learn more about HSLDA membership.

Maryland Homeschool Laws

MACHE, or Maryland Association of Christian Home Educators, is a homeschooling support organization. It offers various membership levels and various training, support, and other homeschooling opportunities and resources.  

Hope Academy participates with MACHE as a verified Umbrella. Members who use the Hope Academy Umbrella Discount Code: xxxxx will receive a $5 discount on the family membership of their choice. 

Homeschooling can be a bit overwhelming. Be sure that you are familiar with the requirements for homeschooling in the state of Maryland. 

Click Here to visit the Maryland Department of Education website for Home Education.

Maryland County Notification of Intent to Homeschool

The state of Maryland requires parents to notify their county of residence of their intent to homeschool no later than 15 days before beginning instruction. Please click on the link for your county of residence for more information on how to submit the notification.