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/
Episodes

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
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 it. Is it wise to bring in outside help? When might it not be the best idea? In today’s episode, we are discussing many things that you should consider when planning your classes for your co-op.
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 Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
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 verse 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
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/

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
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 vision for a homeschool community? Today, we are going to give you some actionable steps to help you grow your community—whether you are just starting or are already going but have been struggling to attract families.
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 Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
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 principles that will give you success this year! Listen in today for those principles, plus a sample class grid that you can use for your planning.
Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Next Steps:
CHEC Leadership Conference: Feb. 1st https://chec.regfox.com/2025-homeschool-group-leaders-conference
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 Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
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/leadyourhomeschoolco-op/coaching-call?month=2024-03
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. www.homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com

Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
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 season? Well you can, and we have done it! Listen in for our ideas on implementing a more peaceful December in your co-op NEXT YEAR!
1 John 4:9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
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 Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
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 serving our families, churches and communities as well. It’s super easy to neglect ourselves and end up in an energy deficit. Add any length of time to that and you can almost guarantee burn out. Let’s not do that! try these 4 strategies that can help.
Luke 2:14: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
Craig Groeschel - Leadership Podcast - Manage Your Time
https://tinyurl.com/ye74dsvt
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 Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
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 again!
Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears.
Faith over fear is a decision we make before the struggles hit. It’s seeking the Lord knowing He hears, and trusting Him knowing He will deliver and help. Sometimes we forget He helps. We forget He is the deliverer. So we wrestle with trying to figure everything out on our own. All along God is waiting and ready to hear our cry and our prayer.
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/
Fundamental Needs Workbook
https://chelsijo.co/myprioritiesworkbook

Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
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 do we get teachers and parents on the same page when it comes to scaling the work to the students’ needs? We hope today's episode will give you some practical tangible ideas to help your co-op!
Bible verse: Exodus 17:12 When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset.
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/
CHEC Group Leaders Conference: https://chec.org/events/homeschool-group-leaders-conference/

Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
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 differences in the classroom, and how to see this challenge as an opportunity for growth and transformation in your community!
Bible verse: Romans 12: 4-6 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.
Next Steps:
Schedule a coaching call:
https://calendly.com/leadyourhomeschoolco-op/coaching-call?month=2024-03
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. www.homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com