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Should I Join a Homeschool Co-op?
In “Should I Join a Homeschool Co-op?,” Episode, #170, Meredith Curtis discusses homeschool co-ops and how they benefit homeschooling families. She explains the difference between support groups, co-ops, enrichment classes, and umbrella schools. From a wealth of experience, Meredith shows how to co-op wisely when seasons allow.
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Show Notes
Our Experience with Homeschool Co-ops
Differences Between Co-ops, Support Groups, Erichment Classes, UmbrellaEach different purpose, cost, personal responsiblity
Should I Join a Homeschool Co-op?What season are you in?
Where do you need help?
What classes are you willing to NOT teach?
Roles in a Co-opCooperative – each one plays a role:
- Administrator
- Teachers
- Helpers
- Treasurer
- Support (Nursery/Study Hall)
Co-ops might have a theme: History Day, Travel thru Time, Science Fun
Co-ops might just be enrichment
Coo-ops might cover core classes & Enrichment
Co-ops might be online
Possible ClassesCore – English, Math, Science, History, Geography
Out-of-Box Core – Who Dun It, Travel Around the World
Life Skills/Enrichment – Bible, Homemaking, Art, Music, Labs
StandardsDo their standards match yours?
- Faith/Beliefs
- Behavior
- Conversation
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