Maryland Approved Umbrellas
Below you’ll find a list of Maryland Approved Homeschool Umbrella Programs serving families in Frederick, Carroll, Montgomery, and Washington Counties. These programs provide legal oversight, support, and guidance in compliance with Maryland homeschool laws. This directory is updated regularly as we receive permission to post new listings.
Annunciation High School
All Maryland Counties
K-12th
Catholic
Annunciation High School opened in 2023 and licenses the Kolbe Academy curriculum to provide a classical education, rooted in the Catholic faith, to students in grades 9-12. Annunciation High School is Maryland Approved Non-Public School and is an umbrella for families from all counties in Maryland.
Freedom Hill Fellowship (FHFMU)
All Maryland Counties
K-12th
Neutral
The FreedomHill Fellowship Ministry Homeschooling Umbrella (FHFMU) is a Maryland registered and approved HomeSchool Umbrella since its inception in 2007, that offers umbrella services to homeschooling families with children in grades K-12, across all Maryland jurisdictions. FHF complies with all requirements set forth in Title 13A.10.01 of the General Regulations of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Our founding principle is ‘Life is Learning’, which we implement as a self-governing education format that provides for an endless variety of educational methods from traditional curriculums to unschooling and everything in between. What we do best is help families find what educational method works best for each child and family.
His Academy
Montgomery County
K-8th
Christian
His Academy offers a Christ-centered homeschool umbrella program supporting families with curriculum guidance, public school withdrawal assistance, and biannual academic supervision. We partner with parents to provide accountability and encouragement throughout their homeschool journey, while respecting each family’s unique educational goals.
Peaceful Worldschoolers
All Maryland Counties
K-12th
Neutral
Peaceful Worldschoolers is a bilingual, unschool-friendly, portfolio-free umbrella that hosts weekly field trips and events that are open to all! For just $100 per family per year, you can say "GOOD BYE!" to stressful portfolio reviews and say "HELLO!" to living and learning with fun and freedom! To join us on one of our amazing field trips, join our Facebook group "Peaceful Worldschoolers of the DMV." If you would like more information about our umbrella, check out our website: https://peacefulworldschoolers.com/about-peaceful-worldschoolers/ or text/call Angela at 240-305-1441.
RISE Hybrid Private Academy
Montgomery County
K-12th
Secular
Rise Hybrid Private Academy’s Homeschool Umbrella Program serves students in grades K–12 and is designed to make homeschooling simple and stress-free for parents. We provide ongoing support, guidance, and accountability to help families meet state requirements with confidence. Our program includes access to individualized curriculum tailored to each child’s learning style, pace, and academic goals. For families seeking a smooth transition into a more structured environment, we also offer enrollment in our private school, which features small class sizes—especially beneficial for middle and high school students who want the flexibility of homeschooling with the added support and structure of a private school setting.