Umbrella Groups and Non-Public Options
Homeschoolers in Montgomery County may choose an umbrella group to monitor the progress of their children during the school year. An umbrella group may also consist of a "hybrid" school -- ½ private school and ½ homeschool -- and works like a weekly cooperative classroom setting. The "hybrid" choice may also include educational institutions which offer courses of study in a classroom setting.
The following education ministries and nonpublic schools are registered with the Maryland State Department of Education to supervise home instruction under regulation .05 of the home instruction regulations, COMAR 13A.10.01 Home Instruction.
This list pertains to groups located in Montgomery County zip codes. Other registered groups located outside the county, though not listed here, may be used for homeschooling monitoring purposes if registered. For a complete list of all umbrella groups and non-public options in the state see the MSDE site.
Always verify that the umbrella you choose is registered by the State of Maryland.
Augsburg Academy, The
13800 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 937-7646
A church-exempt school operated by
Augsburg Evangelical Church
Avalon School, The
6300 Tilden Lane
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 770-2800
An approved school operated by
Avalon Education Group, Inc.
Cedar Brook Academy
23700 Stringtown Road
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 528-6705
An education ministry operated by
Cedar Brook Community Church
Chieftain Christian Academy
16011 Chieftain Road
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 948-5440
An education ministry operated by
Derwood Bible Church
Covenant Life School
7501 Muncaster Mill Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 590-3982
A church-exempt school operated by
Covenant Life Church
DaVinci Universal Academy of Arts and Science
27618 Ridge Road
Damascus, MD 20872
(301) 253-4440
An education ministry operated by
Universal Life Church, Inc.
Derwood Alliance Church Homeschoolers
16501 Redland Road
Rockville, MD 20855
(301) 948-3767
An education ministry operated by
Derwood Alliance Church
Freedom Hill Fellowship Ministry, The
17401 Conoy Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 349-2161
An education ministry operated by
Freedom Hill Fellowship
Glenwood Country Day School
14785 Bushy Park Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 489-5203
An approved school operated by
Learning Through Play, Inc.
Good News Christian Academy
17700 Muncaster Mill Road
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 926-9600
An education ministry operated by
Good News Bible Church, Incorporated
Good Tidings Christian School
4909 Powder Mill Road
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 937-6503
An education ministry operated by
Good Tidings Assembly of God Church
Griggs International Academy
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 680-6570
An approved school operated by
Home Study International
Hope Bible Church Home Educators
11600 Scaggsville Road
Fulton, MD 20759
(301) 596-9422
An education ministry operated by
Hope Bible Church
Hope Christian Academy
11416 Cedar Lane
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 595-4955
A church-exempt school operated by
Bethel Baptist Church of Silver Spring, MD
I. B. C. Solid Rock, The
23 C Street
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 604-8858
An education ministry operated by
Independent Baptist Church of Fairland
King of the Nations Christian Fellowship
10400 Darnestown Road
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-3719
An education ministry operated by
King of the Nations Christian Fellowship
Kingdom Ministries
16911 Redland Road
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 330-4326
An education ministry operated by
Shady Grove Presbyterian Church in America
Laurel Church of Christ Home Education Ministry
7111 Cherry Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 490-0777
An education ministry operated by
Church of Christ, Laurel
Mt. Airy Christian Family Academy
16700 Old Frederick Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-4321
An education ministry operated by
Mount Airy Bible Church
Mt. Airy Mennonite School
7101 Watersville Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-9403
An education ministry operated by
Mt. Airy Mennonite Church
New Hope (Seventh Day Adventist) Home Education Ministries
15121 McKnew Road
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(301) 776-4122
An education ministry operated by
New Hope Seventh Day Adventist Church
Pilgrimage School at Manor Woods
5300 Norbeck Road
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 460-3550
An education ministry operated by
Church of Christ at Manor Woods
Rehoboth Christian Academy
11211 Odell Farms Court
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2548
An education ministry operated by
Rehoboth Mission Baptist Church
Stone Hill Preparatory School
12417 Deoudes Road
Boyds. MD 20841-9022
(301) 972-5982
An approved school operated by
Boyds Country Day School, LLC
Summit Academy
13501 Spinning Wheel Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 540-7323
An education ministry operated by
Seneca Valley Baptist Church
Word of Life Ministry
1730 Florence Road
Mt. Airy. MD 21771
(301) 829-2403
An education ministry operated by
Word of Life Ministry, Incorporated