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Welcome to The Ultimate Homeschool Community Podcast where you will learn about all things homeschool! You will enjoy interviews with new and veteran homeschool moms as well as coaches, artists, authors, non-profits and other co-op founders and creators. We will be sharing what it takes to start your own homeschool community group as well as, tips and tricks for your own family homeschool journey. Homeschooling is tough but when you have a village to support you, it enriches your entire fami ...
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LEAD YOUR HOMESCHOOL CO-OP | Community Building, Servant Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Policies and Procedures

Pam Kafer | Molly Kitsmiller | Hannah Larson | Homeschool Leaders in Mentorship and Coaching

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Welcome to Lead Your Homeschool Co-op! Do you desire a Christian community with families that fit? Do you find yourself up late at night googling “conflict resolution” and “how to build a community”? Do you dream of a sustainable homeschool group only to feel discouraged when policies fail, logistics get in the way or a conflict comes up again? Hello! We are the Homeschool Community Builders.Together, we have more than 30 years of experience in leading successful homeschool groups. But at on ...
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Join me while I'll interview Vandana from EJ Classes. She shares her expansion of their education services, and the benefits of using an abacus for mental calculations. She also emphasizes the importance of making learning fun and engaging for children. Listen in to learn about the benefits of teaching cursive, and how it impacts a child's behavior…
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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 cre…
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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. Next Steps: Schedule a coa…
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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 i…
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Microschool for Neurodivergents with Widline Pierre is an inspiring and personal journey into the world of creating a school that truly supports neurodivergent learners. Join Widline as she shares her experiences, challenges, and triumphs in building and running her own microschool designed for students with unique needs. Through candid conversatio…
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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 ju…
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Are you picking curriculum for next year for your co-op? Do you struggle trying to figure out what to use? Today we want to encourage you to consider and use Great Books as a foundational part of your curriculum. There are so many reasons that reading great books serve your community. Listen in to hear our discussion. Links to books and podcasts we…
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Have you ever taught a class that felt out of control? Kids talking over you as if you weren’t even in the room? Maybe it’s the opposite, and you try to engage students only to receive blank stares and crickets. How do you make your class less boring and more engaging? You don’t have to be super creative or spend hours on Pinterest planning amazing…
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Join us for an episode all about hands-on learning with STEAM programs from STEAMVENTURE. Follow us and share with a friend! All About our Guest: Monica Encarnacion Monica Encarnacion is an innovative educator with a Master of Science in Childhood Education and a former NYC public school teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching young child…
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Are you looking for ways to build a close-knit community and get parents involved? A well-executed graduation ceremony can be a great way to draw people into your community, as well as helping to create a vision for the future for your younger families. Today we are going to talk all things graduation . . it's not too late to start planning for one…
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Information about College Tests: For USA Residents TEST PREP: We partner with 36University, an online prep program. When you register using the code 'bryan' you save $3, making the cost of the program only $12 a month! CLT TEST: This is a fairly new test that is offered virtually. There is a CLT 8 for 7th and 8th graders which some parents use for …
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Are you frustrated trying to manage responsibilities of leadership along with the rest of your life? Do you feel like you're letting others down because of your lack of efficiency, which is causing you to waste time? Do you long for a day when you no longer feel like you are always missing something? What if I told you that you could actually lead …
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Join me as we learn all about Schoolio and how it provides a great opportunity for all types of learners. The possibilities are endless and we are here to explore all they have to offer. About Schoolio: At Schoolio, every child’s learning journey is unique. Our platform lets you tailor homeschooling to each student’s needs, effortlessly. Whether ne…
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Leaders, are you feeling like you are always fighting to get parents to participate? How do you get all members to contribute? Just getting people to show up seems hard, and then you want to ask them to pull their weight? What should you do?! We have definitely been in those shoes and it is a recipe for burnout because we as leaders tend to pick up…
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Join me as we learn from a homeschool veteran and college homeschool counselor, Pat W. She shares with us the wealth of knowledge she has experienced and counseled many families on throughout the years. If you need more information, for the state of Tennessee, please find her info below. For all other states, use this information at your disposal b…
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Join me as we discuss the ebb and flow of unit studies with Trece Davis, Author, Homeschool Mom and Curriculum Curator, for her family with multiple grades and interests. This Episode as so much great info focused on: Teaching multiple ages, grades and interests (8 kids at home) The benefit of unit studies and the freedom they allow each learner Le…
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It’s February—this time of year, which is notorious for the "blahs.". Are you feeling worn out? Ready to throw in the towel? Feeling alone? Wondering if what you are doing is even worth it? Maybe you’re feeling that life would be so much easier if you just gave up on this co-op/homeschool group idea and just started homeschooling on your own. We ha…
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When you are a parent-led co-op and your parents make up close to 100% of your teachers, what are things to consider if you want to hire someone from the outside of your co-op to come in and teach a class? Sometimes, we as leaders feel desperate to find teachers to teach the things we want to include in our co-op and we don’t have the parents to do…
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What ages of kids should be in classes together? If you span all the ages, how many classes do you need, and how do you get all the parent volunteers? Are there different considerations for academic vs enrichment classes? What are the benefits or drawbacks of combining age groups? Today we are going to answer all these questions and more! Bible ver…
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In this episode of Ultimate Homeschool Community, we discuss: • Why many public school students transitioning to homeschooling need tutoring to fill learning gaps. • How 1:1 tutoring can help parents support their child’s education without feeling overwhelmed. • The benefits of AI as a teaching tool for writing, brainstorming, and research. • Tips …
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Have you felt isolated and lonely and wondered if there are other like-minded families out there . . . somewhere? Are you ready to build a close-knit community of believers because you have not found a co-op that fits the needs of your family? Are you ready to step out in faith, but you are wondering how you can find those families that fit your vi…
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Are you in a parent-led co-op and finding it hard to get your registrations done? You need to plan for classes, but the parents want to know what the classes are, but you need to know who is enrolling in order to plan classes! What is a co-op leader to do? This is a common issue that homeschool co-ops have, but we think you can apply 2 important pr…
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Welcome to A Mom, A Microschool, and A Mission, the podcast where homeschooling meets purpose-driven education! Join a mom who values the privilege of homeschooling—not because of finances, but because of the powerful support from family and community that makes it all possible. Together, we explore how to transform education with small classroom s…
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With Christmas behind and the new year ahead, it’s a good time to do a mini audit and make sure that we are keeping Christ at the center of our co-op. If we want to grow together in our faith as a community, we must be intentional. In order to be intentional, we as leaders must go first. Next Steps: Schedule a coaching call: https://calendly.com/le…
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Do you get to December and wish you had more time to really focus on meaningful activities related to Advent and Christmas? Are your kids instead studying for midterm exams and your family is missing the joy and peace that this season is all about? What if you could get out of the rat race and truly focus on celebrating the true reason for the seas…
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In our last episode we talked about burn-out and how to know whether it’s time to pass the torch and step down or to buckle down and step up. This week we want to share some strategies to help you fill your cup so you can thrive as a leader. Leadership is all about serving and oftentimes we forget that not only are we serving our co-op but we are s…
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Are you feeling mentally and physically drained from leading your homeschool group? Are a few bad apples spoiling the bunch for the entire community? Wish you knew whether or not it was time to throw in the towel and close the doors for good? Ask the right questions and figure out feasible solutions to get your co-op excited and energized once agai…
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Last week we discussed ways to set your co-op up for success when dealing with learning differences in the classroom. Today, we will be talking about what to do when those learning differences cause disruptions on co-op day and in the classroom. How can we create cultural practices and learn methods that help students succeed in the classroom? How …
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Are you looking for wisdom on helping students with learning differences succeed in the classroom? Are you at a loss as to what policies you need or how to create a culture that supports students’ success? Do you wish you knew how to communicate all this to the parents and teachers? Join us for a two part discussion on how to plan for learning diff…
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In many of our episodes, we tackle how to handle challenges that come up in our homeschool communities. In honor of Thanksgiving Day, we wanted to continue in the tradition of a “thankfulness” episode. This is our 2nd annual! Are you overwhelmed with the planning that it takes to run your co-op? Are you feeling burdened with the conflict that has s…
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Are you a new listener that is looking for great information on leading your homeschool co-op? Are you motivated to build community, but need ideas, guidance, wisdom, and accountability? You don’t have to do it alone, you’ve come to the right place! We want to share what we have learned with you from our experiences of starting and running homescho…
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Join me as we learn about FundFunda Academy with Meryl who is a veteran homeschool mom and teacher. Meryl has a wealth of knowledge from her many year homeschooling her own children and now running an online academy where they focus on brighter futures for the youth of tomorrow. All about Meryl: Meryl van der Merwe homeschooled her 4 children and d…
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Are you intimidated and overwhelmed with the planning that comes with starting a new co-op? Are you struggling with different visions within your leadership team? Are you looking for advice, support, and encouragement for building your board? We get lots of questions about roles on the board, how to make good decisions on the board, who should be d…
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It seems we can never talk too much about how to handle conflict! In today’s episode, we wanted to review some of the nuggets that we heard from our friend Trisha Kroll last week as well as continue to glean from Trisha in the Q&A segment of our time with her. She talked to our listeners about a mindset shift that can help us approach conflict in a…
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Join me as we discuss the growing kids' entrepreneurship industry with Cash Kid, a 7th grader making an incredible impact with the lives he touches by sharing his experience and knowledge in the financial industry. All About The Cash Kid: The Cash Kid, is a 7th grader with a burning passion for helping kids (and adults) unlock the secrets to financ…
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How do you approach conflict? Does just hearing the word “conflict” give you a sick feeling in your stomach? Does your heart race just thinking about it? Sweaty palms, anxiousness? Any of this sound familiar? These reactions come from messages in our brain. In this episode we have a special guest, Trisha Kroll, who will share with us about how God …
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So you’re up and running and solidly into your school year. Now what? What ways can you be proactively caring for your community? There are things you can be doing now to prevent unforeseen problems down the road. Listen in to what Hannah and Pam shared during our live Q&A in September and get a head start on creating that community you’ve always w…
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Do you want to offer a time for the kids in your community to have a recess and get their zoomies out? Are you worried that in doing so you will be opening Pandora's Box of bad behavior or conflict between kids and parents? Join us in this episode as we answer this question from our Facebook live Q and A. Next Steps: Schedule a coaching call: https…
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Join me as we focus on the love of learning with Kami Wanous from The Freedom Scholar. Kami is a veteran homeschooler and shares with us a wealth of experience from a public-school teacher turned homeschool parent. Join Kami's Facebook group for more information about her offers and her Next 'Homeschool like a Boss' Workshop: https://www.facebook.c…
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Join me as we learn about the importance of foundational math with a math expert Mary Carroll. She is the founder of His Vessel Academy and focuses on Algebra and higher math. She shares with us the importance of spiral mastery and why tutors are a great addition to your homeschool journey! All About Mary: Meet Mary Carroll - a passionate certified…
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Do you have a unique question and don’t know where to go to find the answer? Maybe you have a question about laws, record keeping, online classes, or just need advice and want to know what others are doing, but no one seems to have a similar situation to give you sound advice. Look no further, the HSLDA (Homeschool Legal Defense Association) has fr…
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Are you worried about legal issues with your co-op or with your families? Do you need advice on documents, legal entities or other issues? Today’s interview with HSLDA lawyer, Darren Jones will be so encouraging for you! Listen in to find out all the ways that HSLDA can support your co-op and support you as leader! I’m sure you will hear something …
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Join me as we talk with Nicole about her One room School House! If you are looking to open a one room schoolhouse, this is the episode for you! Nicole shares her experience about teaching in this type of setting and how they have the schoolhouse set up! Highlights: day to day operations handling older and younger kids in one space the space itself …
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Join me as we talk about unschooling with Missiah a mom of two graduated unschoolers. She shares her experience with unschooling and why she chose this direction for her family. highlights: Unschooling benefits The issue with the traditional school model Reasons for autonomy as children develop Immersion of learning in the real world Benefits of ha…
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On our last live Q&A in facebook Hannah led us in a conversation about insurance for your co-op. If it is feeling like an overwhelming mystery. Take a breath, relax. Help is on the way. Here is a recap along with some resources to get you started. theeventhelper.com (community day) https://www.eventsured.com (dance) https://ncginsurance.com/ NCG In…
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Are you wondering what you should be prepared for when planning a field trip? Are there things you should think about in advance in order to make the whole process and trip a lot smoother? If you have never planned something on a larger scale, you may be feeling a little anxious about your first field trip. Today we hope to give you the confidence …
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Join me as we talk with Dr. Heidi Williams about how she balances working with homeschooling. She touches on: -Charolette Mason -Tutorials and co-ops -Learning from experiences -Working and enrichment classes All about Dr. Heidi: She is a full-time college professor and homeschool parent that wants the best for her children. She has dedicated her c…
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Join me for an interview with Bobby as we talk about a new platform where you can find homeschoolers in your area and share your own family businesses and homeschool resources. Best news, it's FREE to join! The goal is to get 100,000 homeschoolers on the platform to find their people and share their resources and family businesses that help the com…
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Have you ever been in a situation where you need to have a crucial conversation, but opinions are strong, stakes are high and emotions are rolling like Niagara falls? We try to handle conflict God’s way using Matthew 18, but how many times does it seem like our approach fails miserably and we either can’t solve the problem? We make it worse by hurt…
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Join me as we learn from Cindy about how to take your photography business to the next level with educational opportunities. Maybe you are looking for Co-op classes for your homeschool group; or maybe you're a microschool looking for a photography club curriculum. The opportunities are endless with all the ways you can use this amazing teaching res…
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