Should I Join a Homeschool Co-op?

Should I Join a Homeschool Co-op? In “Should I Join a Homeschool Co-op?,” Episode, #170, Meredith Curtis discusses homeschool co-ops and how they benefit homeschooling families. She explains the difference between support groups, co-ops, enrichment classes, and umbrella schools. From a wealth of experience, Meredith shows how to co-op wisely when seasons allow.       Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere!   Show Notes Our Experience with Homeschool Co-ops Differences Between Co-ops, Support Groups, Erichment Classes, Umbrella Each different purpose, cost, personal responsiblity Should I Join a Homeschool Co-op? What season are you in? Where do you need help? What classes are you willing to NOT teach? Roles in a Co-op Cooperative – each one plays a role: * Administrator * Teachers * Helpers * Treasurer * Support (Nursery/Study Hall) Theme Co-ops might have a theme: History Day, Travel thru Time, Science Fun Co-ops might just be enrichment Coo-ops might cover core classes & Enrichment Co-ops might be online Possible Classes Core – English, Math, Science, History, Geography Out-of-Box Core – Who  Dun It, Travel Around the World Life Skills/Enrichment – Bible, Homemaking, Art, Music, Labs Standards Do their standards match yours? * Faith/Beliefs * Behavior * Conversation Sign up for our Newsletter Sign up for our updates and get your copy of 100 Homeschool Hacks FREE. Sign up here.               Resources All our curriculum is built around living books   Thank You to our Network Sponsor – CTC Math!