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Homeschool Coops (THE SECRET SAUCE):
Should I Join or Lead?Heloise (Lois) J. Ridley, MBA
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Homeschool Coops:Should I Join or Lead??
1. Whats a Coop?
2. What Does it Look Like? Possible Structures
3. Benefits & Considerations for Joining
4. How Do I Find?
5. Why & How Do I Create?
6. Coop Blues: Possible Challenges to Overcome
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1. Whats Homeschool Coop?
A few as 2 families together to a large school sized organization with
periods and class
changes
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2. What Does it Look Like?Possible Structures for Coops
Drop Off vs. Roll Up (Cost)
Accountability vs. Exposure Experience Homework and due dates depend on the way
the courses are set up.
Grades??
Ending Programs/Recitals?
Picnics?
How many?
Class periods per day?
Sessions per month/ year?
Any Official Leaders??
Directors and Boards vs. Founder
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Possible Structures for Coops (cont)
Teachers = Paid vs. Volunteer Parents =) Paid teachers expected to require a lot from students Some families prefer non-intrusive enrichment Some parent teachers have high expectations Decide on quiz, test and paper grading?
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Possible Structures for Coops (cont)
Curriculum?? WHAT DO YOU NEEDFOR YOUR STUDENT(SSSSS)?
Eclectic mix depending on the teachers
Content Specific
Tapestry of Grace, KONOS, Classical
Conversations, Sonlight, Apologia
Science, Institute for Excellence in
Writing (IEW)
Fine Arts Instruments, Art, Dance
Enrichment Hands-On Events, Crafts, Sewing, Knitting, Archery,
Sports
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3. Benefits/Considerations for Joining Coops
Parents?? Type A++ Agnus vs Relaxed Renee Homework and due dates depend on the way the courses are
set up.
Friends for our children
Cost effective for some subjects
All in one place (especially for fine arts & large families)
PRIMARY GOALS??
Socialization vs strong academics vs. creative arts
Field Trips and Events?
Yearbook?
Leadership?
Book or Speech Club?
Which grades???
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Coop Yearbooks:Class
Photography
Layout
Editing
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Coop Benefits: Hands-On Events
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Yearbook Memories Perk.
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4. How Do I Find an Existing Coop?
How far am I willing to drive?
Is online a viable coop option?
What are our family needs? Age range?
Goals?
How much can we afford?
Collaborative freebie Mortgage payment
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1. Pray
2. Reconnected with friends who lived there
3. Contact the homeschool organizers suggested
4. Find an enrichment coop
Normally to find a coop:
1. Search online for Christian statewide homeschool organizations
2. Look for surrounding county/region
3. Contact Organizers
4. Visit
5. Pray some more
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Connection to local community
Friends
Emotional Support to adjust
Temporary House items before baby #4
Prayer support for our difficult situation
+homeschooling for kids (Japanese, recorder, cooking, Maine state history,
puppetry & ventriloquism)
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Japanese
Tapestry coop Hands On History event
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Finding Links on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/loisridleymba/homeschooling-
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New Jersey Counties
EasternPennsylvania Counties
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6. Why Create A New Coop?? Transportation issues coops are too far
Subjects / Curriculum needed not provided by available options
Finances options available are expensive
Families want to be together you have friends you prefer to work with
Informal or formal organized coop
Informal closing promotion day
with other families
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6. How Do I Create a Coop??
Prayed a lot for guidance
In person? Online?
How many families?
What are our goals?
What budget?
Who will teach? Parent vs. Teacher led
Where House vs rent facilities?
How long will the day be?
What age group are we targeting?
How will we handle intake of new candidates for coop?
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Online Coop
Specific curriculum
Yahoo groups to communicate at each level
Students
Parent teachers
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How Coop Rules & Policies to Consider
Behavior Strategies and Conflict Resolution
Peacemakers pledge signed by families
Introductory meeting each year to review policies
Preplan for any issues that arise
How often meet?
Absences & lateness
Policies and consequences
Fines
No interrupt class rule
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Coop Rules & Policies
Eating & behavior - Depends upon the location.
Formal bylaws for larger coop organizations.
5013c?
Insurance?
How do the parents/teachers meet and collaborate each week?
Table swap or exchange?
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New Coop Blues:Challenging Issues to Handle
Communication gaps
Mismatch goals or theoretical orientation
How to handle doctrinal issues that arise (curriculum, lessons, teachers)
Unwanted Drama:
Some people bring it
Some people cause it
Some people enjoy it
Naughty children who are not disciplined
New time constraints for families reduce extra events
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