Assessment Requirements in Maryland

What’s required

Maryland requires homeschooled students to complete a portfolio review. This is required three times per year.

What happens if your child doesn’t meet the minimum

Maryland hasn’t defined a specific remediation process for students who score below the minimum. If your child’s scores fall short, we recommend reaching out to your local school district to understand what steps, if any, they expect. In most cases, this is a conversation, not a confrontation.

Alternatives to standardized testing

This pathway does not use standardized testing. See your full state guide for details on how assessment works.

Multiple pathways, different requirements

Maryland offers 2 pathways to homeschool, and they don’t all have the same assessment requirements. Here’s a quick comparison:

• Home Instruction Supervised by the Local School System: assessment required (portfolio review, three times per year)
• Umbrella Program or Church-Exempt School: no assessment required

Our wizard will help you pick the pathway that’s the best fit for your family’s situation.

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