Offering oversight to Local Homeschool Families
The First Baptist Church of La Plata Educational Ministry is pleased to provide oversight to homeschoolers in Southern, Maryland.
We are recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education as a bonafide church ministry for this purpose under COMAR 13A.10.01.05 (sometimes referred to as an umbrella group).
All of our advisers are current or former homeschooling parents, with a minimum of three years experience. Our advisers provide mentoring, as well as ensuring students receive regular and thorough instruction as outlined in Maryland law.
Email:
Jill: advising@fbclpem.org
Cristina: tech@fbclpem.org
Amy: transcripts@fbclepm.org
We are not accepting any new members for the 2024-25 school year. There may be limited openings for 25-26, but that will not be decided until June 30, 2025. If you are interested in membership for 25-26 please fill in our interest form. **We will only be accepting members from Charles and St. Mary's County.**
You will not receive a response until July, so there is no need to email in addition to the interest form unless you have a specific question. If you fill in the interest form you can expect to receive an email in July with a membership application, or a message letting you know that we will not accepting members so that you can plan for your family accordingly.
If you have homeschooled for at least three years and are interested in becoming an advisor, please email Jill at advising@fbclpem.org.
