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

Episode 41: How to Structure Your Co-op for Your High Schoolers

Do you desire a co-op that serves all ages of students? Does your co-op have a history of high schoolers dropping out and pursuing other endeavors? Do you wonder how you can keep your high schoolers in your co-op during this critical time of their development? We know that many families desire to homeschool all the way through high school, but kids don’t always agree. It often seems the grass is greener over at the more traditional school. In this episode, we will share strategies on how to structure your co-op so that high schoolers will want to remain a part of it, and you can continue to bring your children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.  
 
Ephesians 6:4 Fathers (and mothers) do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. 
 
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Episode 40: Your Master Tool for Communicating Policies - The Handbook

Are you at a loss for what to include in your handbook? Are your community members reaching out with lots of questions that you feel like you have answered over and over? Are there issues that are coming up regularly? In today’s episode, we are going to give you some suggestions on information to consider including in your community handbook.
 
I Corinthians 14:40 NKJV
Let all things be done decently and in order.
 
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Episode 39: How to Find Families That Fit - Master the Interview Process

Do you want families that connect with and invest in the vision and mission of your community? Does the thought of asking hard questions to a new family make you cringe?  What if I told you that it is possible to connect families in your co-op, through the application process, that will run the race together for God’s glory?  It is possible when you find the families that fit in your group!  
 
In our last episode we discussed common mistakes that you might be making in the admissions process. If you have not listened to that episode yet, go do that first so you will understand why an interview serves both your co-op and the applying families, and how to overcome the fears that might be hindering the process. In today’s episode we want to help you with actionable steps to take in building your interview process so you can successfully find the families that fit! Stay tuned to find out how!
 
Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!
 
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Episode 38:Vetting Families? Stop Making These Mistakes!

Do you think you should accept every family that applies to your co-op? Don’t like the idea of discriminating against families wanting to join your co-op? Are you uncomfortable with the vetting process for your co-op? Does it seem elitist to say “no” to someone wanting to join your co-op?  
 
In this episode we are going to discuss common mistakes that leaders make in the admission process. We’ll be talking about the mindset necessary for going into the admission process to find the right families, and how to build a process that will result in truly serving the families that come to you - whether they end up in your co-op or not.  
Next Steps: 
Schedule a coaching call: 
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1 John 4:18
Sometimes this “spirit of fear” overcomes us, and to overcome it we need to trust in and love God more completely. “There is no fear in love. 

Episode 37: Defining Roles- Structuring Your Leadership Team

Are undefined roles in leadership burning you out? Does your board desire clarity around their roles and responsibilities? Are important tasks getting missed?  In this episode, we will be discussing how to work together as a board with unique giftings, to create a leadership team that is united and also complimentary. 
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Episode 36: Wish Kids Were More Resilient in Your Co-op? Try this!

Do you have kids in your co-op who are overwhelmed when faced with challenges? Are they easily frustrated when they don’t “get it” right off the bat?  Do you often have meltdowns when one team loses a game or things don’t go someone’s way? If you are experiencing this, your co-op might benefit from some resiliency training. In this episode, Pam shares a curriculum that teaches six components of resilience that could be taught as a class or implemented as a club. It is so easy to use, and the best part is that it’s free! Click here to find out more https://becomingyourpersonalbest.org/
 
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Episode 35: 8 Steps to Starting Your Christian Homeschool Co-op

Are you dreaming of a close-knit community for your homeschool next year?  Do you long to find connections with others who want to grow together in faith? Do you feel a pull to start something new in your area but don’t know how to begin?  
If you are ready to step into your calling as a servant leader but need some help getting momentum, then stay tuned for all the steps that will help you be successful. In this episode, we are going to give you eight steps that you will need to take in order to start a successful homeschool community. 
Next Steps: 
Schedule a coaching call: 
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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. www.homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com
Listen to these episodes:
Episode 8 Mission Statement: Determining Who You Are https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.podbean.com/e/8p-mission-statement-pt-1-determining-who-you-are/
Episode 10 Mission Statement: Determining What You Do https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.podbean.com/e/episode-9-mission-statement-pt2-determining-what-you-do/
Episode 20: Conflict Policy
https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.podbean.com/e/episode-19-part-two-your-conflict-policy/ 
Episode 22: Board Planning Calendar
https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.podbean.com/e/episode-22-tired-of-getting-sidetracked-by-endless-task-lists-the-number-one-tool-to-prioritize-and-stay-focused-as-a-homeschool-leader/

Episode 34: How To Keep Conflict From Chasing Away Good Families - Leaders Have the Power to Make A Difference!

Is your community falling apart because of drama and conflict between families?  Has going to community lost its joy because of gossip and complaining? As a leader, do you feel like a failure because it keeps happening again and again?  Be encouraged leader.  Leading homeschoolers is a difficult task but we would like to share some ideas about potential mistakes you might be making and how to correct them. You have the power to make a change in your community!
Proverbs 17:14 (New King James Version)The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.
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Episode 33: Wish Parents in Your Community Would Step Up? 3 Ways to Help Parents Become Active Members of Your Co-op

Are the SAME people always volunteering and doing the work at your co-op?  Are you struggling to get moms to pitch in because it’s “not my season”?  Does your co-op seem to be full of takers rather than givers?  What if I told you it is actually possible for parents to be eager to help? 
In this episode, we are addressing another great question from one of our listeners.  This is an age-old question: how do you get enough people to help when the workload for leadership seems overwhelming!?  There is an answer to this problem! It begins with you as the leader getting outside your comfort zone first and in turn encouraging your families to do so! Keep listening and we will help you overcome this challenge! 
 Hebrews 5:11-13 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.  Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
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Episode 32: Feeling Disconnected from Your Community? 3 Ways to Build Relationships With Co-op Members

Is your leadership team overwhelmed with all they need to do?  Is your board having a hard time connecting to co-op members on community day?  As leaders, are you in touch with the heartbeat of your community? In this episode, we are answering a question that was posted on our Facebook page about how the leadership team can actively build relationships with co-op members. This was a great question!  We are looking forward to discussing this today and giving you some tangible things you can do right now to start creating connection in your community.  
 
Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.  1 Corinthians 12:12
 
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