EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY

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.

Oversight for 2024-25 is nearing capacity. You may fill out the Interest Survey below and we will contact you if we have an opening. 

FBCLPEM offers two levels of service to our oversight families. Please see the chart below for a comparison

Provided/Required Standard Oversight Record Keeping Oversight
Transcripts prepared No. Parents prepare transcripts Yes. Official transcript prepared by FBCLP Educational Ministry
How often will you meet with your adviser (required)?

Three Times A Year, by:

  • Sept. 15th – turn in Objectives and Methods/meet advisor at annual meeting (date TBD)
  • Jan. 15th – Feb. 10th 1st semester portfolio review
  • June – Aug. 10th -- Year end 2nd semester portfolio review

Three Times A Year, by:

    • Sept. 15th – turn in Objectives and Methods/meet advisor at annual meeting (date TBD)
    • Jan. 15th – Feb. 10th 1st semester portfolio review
    • June – Aug. 10th -- Year end 2nd semester portfolio review
Will my child receive a diploma from FBCLP Educational Ministry? No. Parents must issue diploma Yes. Students will follow the diploma planning chart for their chosen diploma track, and document grades. A diploma, signed by our Transcript Coordinator, will be issued
What is the annual cost? $50 (before July 1st)* $80 (before July 1st)**
Can I join mid-year? Yes No. You must begin keeping records at the beginning of the year

*$60 after July 1st. $15 discount available to members of First Baptist Church of La Plata.

**$90 (after July 1st). $15 discount available to members of First Baptist Church of La Plata.

Mixed Oversight Option: You may have some members of your family in Standard oversight, and some in Record keeping oversight. You would only pay one fee $80 or $90 for this mixed level of oversight.


 

For additional information regarding this ministry, please email: 

Jill: advising@fbclpem.org

Cristina: tech@fbclpem.org

Amy: transcripts@fbclepm.org

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