Library Services for Homeschoolers

Anne Arundel County Public Library is here to support students at every stage of their education, including homeschoolers. The following resources provide more information for those members of the homeschooling community. A library card is a gateway to the resources and tools you need to make the most of learning from home.

Guidelines & Regulations

• AACPS Home Instruction Information AACPS supports home instruction in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations known as COMAR.
• MSDE Homeschool Regulations Find information on COMAR regulations, resources and videos.
• MSDE Home Instruction Fact Sheet (FAQ) Frequently asked questions regarding Home Instruction in Maryland.
• MSDE Local Home Schooling Coordinators Listing of local Home Schooling Coordinators in the state of Maryland.

Parent Resources

• Wifi Hotspots Borrow a hotspot for internet access anywhere with a mobile phone signal.
• How-to Videos show how to use some of our digital resources and pages.
• Educator's Library Card The Educator's Library Card allows teachers, homeschool families and other educators to supplement their curriculum with an abundant, ever-changing supply of books on a range of subjects and reading levels. Teachers can create temporary classroom collections as well as encourage reading in the classroom.
• Educating at Home Quick Tips and Resources Download and print a quick reference guide to the most helpful library resources.

Homeschool Resources

• Maryland Homeschool Association Grown from years of grassroots advocacy efforts, the Maryland Homeschool Association is a loosely knit group of volunteers. MDHSA seeks to understand the unique needs of Maryland homeschool families.
• Hand in Hand Education Great resource for getting started with homeschooling.