Homeschooler

hslda.org
that will help you navigate the state laws in MD.

I do homeschool but a lot of it is because I can do my own schedule and not anyone elses. I wouldn't even think of taking another family's child.
Are looking for someone to help him play catch up? Try looking into a tutoring agency.

You might want to check your state laws. Some states do not allow someone else to teach a child in a homeschool environment other than their own children. They would have to qualify for private school status in some states, and every state has their own laws on that.

Not knowing what you're looking for:

- If you want someone else to be doing everything...What you're actually looking for is a governess or private tutor.

- If you're looking for an individual or group to *trade* time with/ help each other out... the term is co-op.

Just like SAHPs don't = free babysitters (can't just say "Hey, you're a stay at home parent, watch my child since you're already watching yours"... but instead have to hire someone or do straight trades) ... homeschoolers don't typically take on the education of other people's children ***unless*** it's part of a co-op environment. Schooling your own children is a TON of work (just like being a parent is a ton of work)... but schooling someone else's child is *easily* 10x the work. In part because of this... most co-ops aren't straight "day trades" (You take Tue/Wed, I'll take Thur/Fri)... but instead offer specific classes taught by parents for specific times (like biology for 7-10yos from 10am-noon on fridays).

MD is something of a difficult state to HS in... requiring either direct supervison of the school district (ugh), or a church or private school umbrella program. Any of the above can make it *very* difficult to hire out, but it really depends on the program. Here're some links that might be helpful in your research:

http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/Maryland.pdf
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/extras/Search.htm?cx=... for maryland links in general, including laws, but HSLDA's are (for once) more clear in this case than Ann's

If you meet someone who agrees to homeschool your children, he is operating an illegal school. If you are unable to homeschool your children, consider a private school or charter school near your community or your job. If cost is a factor, some schools still offer scholarships and financial aid. Some people also accept that the public school their child is in is inadequate but they just supplement with evening tutoring and weekend field trips and additional assignments themselves (part-time homeschooling, in my opinion). If you'd like some suggestions for materials that could be used to supplement your child's current program, let me know. Furthermore, there are some people who are homeschooling without oversight. That is also illegal, and when the parent needs letters of recommendation or transcripts for scholarships, internships, special programs, the parent then realizes that simply withdrawing without oversight ends up doing the family more harm than good. If your concern is your ability to homeschool, that should not be a worry. Many people homeschool and have reported good results. It just takes commitment, patience, and good support--and unwavering faith. If you're on the fence about homeschooling because you are not sure what is involved or you feel you're inadequate, send me a message. There are workshops and web sites designed to help you educate your children.