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Episode 102: How to Craft a Class Description to Create Clarity

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! 
Proverbs 16:23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
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Episode 101: Teens on a Mission: Puerto Rico Live Debrief

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’t know where to start? A great way for us to help is to jump on a coaching call. We can help you get the ball rolling and send you on your way or walk you through the entire process. Go to the link in the show notes and visit our website for more info about how you can get help planning your next trip!
 
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Episode 100: 100 Lessons We have Learned as Leaders

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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Episode 99: Progress Reports: How to Use Them as a Tool for Student Success

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 information to help kids have the tools to be successful! Stay tuned as we share a simple tool that will motivate mentors and encourage parents in the process.
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Episode 98: Why Community Matters: The Heart of a Christ-Centered Co-op

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!
John 15:12-13 "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."
Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
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Episode 92: Support for a Strong Finish to the School Year

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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Episode 97: Creating a Thriving Co-op: Why Fit Matters and How to Talk About It

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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Episode 96: Leadership Lessons from Nehemiah

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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Episode 95: Sending Kids to College Practically Free with Christine Kastens

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!
Christine's resource: Early College Super Saver
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Episode 94: Co-Op Management Made Easy with Homeschool Life and Renee Hogan

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 Homeschool-Life, joining us with a solution to all of those overwhelming questions! Get a pen and take notes! You’re not gonna wanna miss this! 
Homeschool Life Website Link
https://www.homeschool-life.com/sysfiles/member/?memberid=0000
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