LEAD YOUR HOMESCHOOL CO-OP | Community Building, Servant Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Policies and Procedures

We are in the month of August which means it is countdown time! For most of us, our community year will begin either sometime this month, or early in September so we are in the time to gear up! I know how much I love a checklist so I can quickly work on details without worrying that I am missing something.  So today, we want to give you a list of things to make sure you communicate to your families in your orientation so you can st...

Have you ever had dreams for your co-op that you just couldn’t imagine doing because it would cost too much?  Or is there something you want to offer to your families, but you don’t have the funds to do it?  Do you want to expand and make your co-op more professional but you have no idea how you will get the money to do it? Well, today we are going to talk to you about an amazing opportunity that might help make your dreams come tr...

Have you ever felt like an outsider or uninvited? The last thing we want is for our new families to feel like that! The past couple of episodes we have talked about the very first steps of accepting families into your community. You’ve had an info meeting and done your due diligence to make sure families coming to your co-op are a great fit. Stay tuned for the next steps to help new families feel welcomed into your community.

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Today, we want to continue to equip you to get your co-op off to a great start with next steps in the process.  We have talked a lot about interviewing families to find those that are a good fit, to set expectations clearly from the beginning - using your mission statement -  and to start on the same page with your whole community.  Now what?! We are going to go through the next steps so be sure to have a pen and paper to take note...

Today, we are going to kick-start that confidence into high gear friends! We know how hard the struggle is when it comes to taking the first step in starting that close knit community you have been dreaming of. That's why we’ve put together these 3 things you can do right now. True community isn’t about having it all perfectly planned in advance! It’s about finding people who share your vision, delegating tasks and getting help!

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Over the summer, we want to share ideas that will help you successfully run your co-op. Sometimes, families have different visions for the academics in a co-op and success depends on clear communication so families know what to expect! This podcast is going to help you make sure your class descriptions are clear so that expectations can be realistic for everyone involved.  Make sure you get some pen and paper to take notes! 

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On this live Q&A, Amy Holland joined me to debrief our HS mission trip to Puerto Rico. Stay tuned to hear all about it!

High school trips can be an amazing time to grow closer to one another and closer to God. I’ve seen some real spiritual transformation and relationship transformation on these trips. It’s a special time to be one on one with the highschoolers as they get ready to launch. Do you want to plan a HS trip, but don’...

Hey friends! Can you believe it? This is our 100th episode! We have something a little different for you today to mark this milestone.  Stay tuned to hear 100 lessons we’ve learned leading our homeschool co-ops!

2 Cor 9:8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

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It may not seem like the time to be talking about progress reports or conflict in the classroom, but actually this is the perfect time! Setting up your co-op for success begins with your teacher training over the summer. We all want to help our mentors and students succeed in class, and giving feedback is an essential part of that. How do you give and receive feedback in a way that doesn’t feel like shame or blame? We need to share...

Today, we are going back to the basics. We know how hard the struggle is to round up the courage to start a community from scratch. If you have listened to our podcast for any amount of time, then you have heard us talk about conflict resolution and all the many frustrations and problems that challenge us as leaders. Why is it worth it? Join us as we unpack why building a close knit community is soooo worth the effort!

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Are you weary and tired as we come to the end of our school year? Are you overwhelmed with the upcoming events like graduation, recitals, finals, and the last day of school? Do you wish for a little refreshment or encouragement in your day? We want to share with you some easy ways that you can renew your minds and bodies.

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Have you ever needed to tell a family that they are not a good fit for your co-op, but then they don’t seem to get the message? Maybe this family is just hard of hearing, or could it be that you are approaching the situation with the wrong end in mind? Listen in today as we discuss how we can learn to communicate well as leaders so that everyone is in the loop and understanding one another in our communities!

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Is the end of the year hitting hard? The to-do list is long, the days are short, and challenges seem to be around every corner. In their latest Q&A, Molly and Pam revisit the book of Nehemiah, sharing lessons in leadership, perseverance, and faith. Tune in for a dose of encouragement and wisdom to help you finish strong!

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One of the things that homeschoolers are notorious for is saving money! We all know secrets to getting things either free or at a great bargain! It’s our super power. What if I told you that you could get college courses for free! Well, maybe not FREE but you could literally save thousands of dollars on your kids' higher education! Stay tuned because we have a special guest, Christine Kastens, to show us how!

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Once you’ve finally got the courage to start your co-op, the next steps can be daunting. There are so many decisions to make!! What website platform should we use? How will we communicate? How do we register people? How do we keep track of it all! It can throw you into a black, spinning swirly of confusion and delay! Stop right now! Take a breath and go to your happy place because we have a very special guest, Renee Hogan, from Hom...

So you’ve finally taken the plunge! Started your very own homeschool co-op and are in the depths of planning and establishing the close-knit community you have always dreamed of. Now what? How do you ensure that it runs without a hitch? How do you remember what needs to be done and how to do it all? The answer? It’s all in the systems! Once you create a system for recording processes you will be smooth sailing on co-op days! Stay t...

Do you have a co-op with hard-working parents leading your classes?  You know your community would not exist without the commitment of these wonderful parents, and they usually have little to no pay.  How do we show our appreciation for all that they do to love and support the kids in our communities?  Today we are going to talk about some brilliant ideas to show our mentors and teachers some love! Listen in and don’t forget to tha...

Have you as a leader, had families wanting to join your co-op that have students who have special needs or learning difficulties?  Maybe these families have suffered in a traditional school setting and are homeschooling because their student did not “fit the mold”.  Are you equipped to welcome them into your homeschool community?  You don’t want to just say “No, you can’t join our community,” but you are also nervous about what it ...