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Is the Lubavitch Homeschool Umbrella Group (LHUG) registered with the department of education?

Yes! LHUG is officially registered with and recognized by the State of Maryland Board of Education as “Lubavitch Home-School Umbrella Program”.
We are in full compliance with all the legal requirements to be your Umbrella Homeschool Group if you live in Maryland and wish to homeschool your child(ren).

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW & EXISTING MEMBERS

This page will cover all the details to get you and your new students registered with LHUG for the upcoming school year.

New Members & Existing Members who are adding a new student(s):

    1. Select, Fill out, and submit LHUG Registration Form for the city/county you reside in (this will need to be done annually).
    2. Pay the $50 yearly fee (per family)
    3. If you are new to homeschooling and/or to LHUG, you have to download, fill out, and email a notification form that applies to you (city, or county; scroll down for more info). Notification forms are sent in only once per child, unless your enrollment status changes (i.e. enrolling with a different umbrella group).
    4. If you are new to homeschooling and/or to LHUG, Schedule your pre-enrollment appointment HERE and one of our more experienced homeschoolers will contact you soon for a phone interview.
      Goals of the interview include: clarifying your plan and curriculum for your homeschool (especially in the areas of English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Health, Physical Education, Music and Art), and to offer helpful guidance and resources, as well as ensure that you are connected to the homeschool community in the ways that work best for you (Whatsapp, Signal, Activity or age based groups, etc).We look forward to having a wonderful school year together!
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LHUG REGISTRATION FORM

Homeschooling County/City Notification Form

If your child is new to homeschooling, you will need to submit a Homeschooling Notification Form using a parent's portal on the Baltimore County Public Schools website.

Notification Form -  Before submitting a homeschooling notification form, parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to view the videos and read COMAR 13A.10.01.01-.05 and the MSDE FAQ (all located on the Home Schooling - Baltimore County Public Schools).  To provide notification to homeschool in Baltimore County, visit our website at this link: Registration Form for New Homeschooled Students forwarding from Baltimore county (see the image for help in navigating to the parent's portal).

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Baltimore City Notification Form


Instructions for use:

  • Using a Desktop/Laptop computer, download the form first, then open it from where you saved it on your computer, NOT in the browser.
  • Make sure your Adobe reader is updated with the latest version which can be found HERE.
  • Open the document with Adobe Reader.
  • After Filling it out and digitally signing it, save it, and email to Tabitha Jones at TJones03@bcps.k12.md.us

Mongomery County Notification Form1st time homeschooler


Continuing homeschooler


After filling it out, email the form to  homeinstruction@mcpsmd.org

Wicomico County Notification Form


Instructions for use:

  • Using a Desktop/Laptop computer, download the form first, then open it from where you saved it on your computer, NOT in the browser.
  • Make sure your Adobe reader is updated with the latest version which can be found HERE.
  • Open the document with Adobe Reader.
  • After Filling it out and digitally signing it, save it, and email to hschool@wcboe.org

Frederick County Notification Form


Instructions for use:

  • Using a Desktop/Laptop computer, download the form first, then open it from where you saved it on your computer, NOT in the browser.
  • Make sure your Adobe reader is updated with the latest version which can be found HERE.
  • Open the document with Adobe Reader.
  • After Filling it out and digitally signing it, save it, and email to HomeInstruction@fcps.org


  LHUG Review Form - This form should be filled out separately for each child at least once a year for the purpose of documenting that LHUG has reviewed each child's program of instruction, as per our certification to the state.  Any information shared is part of a private record and does not go to the state.   This simple review process can serve as a check-in for a parent to notice what to stop, start, shift or continue in their home instruction program, particularly in the required subject areas.   To keep this simple, the form may be filled out at any place where the child is receiving instruction, which includes any classes, trips or any home visits that occur for any reason.   This form is for your records only, it can serve as notes to talk about at your end-of-the-year review meeting 
LHUG Membership card.When you join LHUG, you can print your membership card that may be presented to various businesses that offer discounts to students and teachers.  As a homeschool parent, you qualify to receive the teacher discount.If you would like it in color and laminated you can contact us here.