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

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 one time, we too were in co-ops that did not work for our families. We needed deep relationships and a community that would help our families grow in faith, In order to be a part of a sustainable Christian community, we stepped out in faith and trusted God’s plan to build the community that we desired. In this podcast, we will help you create Christ-centered policies, establish a close-knit culture, and develop strong leadership skills so that you can serve your community well. So grab a pen and paper, be ready to take some notes, and be encouraged. You can do this! Want resources, training, tips and tricks? Become an insider and get the latest freebies and info! Click https://lead-your-homeschool-co-op.gr-site.com/

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Episodes

19 hours ago

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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Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/

Thursday May 01, 2025

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
Next Steps: 
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Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066
Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/

Thursday Apr 24, 2025

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
Next Steps: 
Schedule a coaching call: 
https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/
 
Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066
Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/

Thursday Apr 17, 2025

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 tuned to find out why systems are so important and how to create them! 
 
Next Steps: 
Schedule a coaching call: 
https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/
 
Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066
Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/

Thursday Apr 10, 2025

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 coaching call: 
https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/
Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066
Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/
 

Thursday Apr 03, 2025

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 thank your teachers!
Next Steps: 
Schedule a coaching call: 
https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/
 
Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066
Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/

Thursday Mar 27, 2025

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 will look like on a practical basis.  We want to show you a path forward so that you can welcome students of all learning styles and even neuro-divergent learners into your community.  Listen in today for some principles that we have discovered after having some of these special students in our communities! 
Next Steps: 
Schedule a coaching call: 
https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/
 
Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066
Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact
 

Thursday Mar 20, 2025

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 discussed in this episode:
Read Aloud Family- Sarah McKenzie
Teaching the Classics
Cathy Duffy reviews
Honey For A Child’s Heart
Tending the Heart of Virtue
Books Children Love
Timeline of Classics by IEW
The Literary Life podcast
Close Reads podcast
Read with me by Lisa VanDamme (app and podcast)
Phil 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Next Steps: 
Schedule a coaching call: 
https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/
Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066
Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/

Thursday Mar 13, 2025

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 classes! Today we are going to share some practical, easy ways to connect with your students and get them involved in truly learning on co-op day. 
 
Next Steps: 
Schedule a coaching call: 
https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/
 
Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066
Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/

Thursday Mar 06, 2025

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 even for this year! Especially if you have a small group. We are here to help you think through all the logistics and help you get organized.  
 
Next Steps: 
Schedule a coaching call: 
https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/
Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066
Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/

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