Những podcast Community Building hay nhất (2025)

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Episode 85: Parent Participation - Tips To Get All Your Families Involved 28:20

5d ago28:20

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Leaders, are you feeling like you are always fighting to get parents to participate? How do you get all members to contribute? Just getting people to show up seems hard, and then you want to ask them to pull their weight? What should you do?! We have definitely been in those shoes and it is a recipe for burnout because we as leaders tend to pick up…

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Episode 84: Encouragement for the Weary 33:25

12d ago33:25

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It’s February—this time of year, which is notorious for the "blahs.". Are you feeling worn out? Ready to throw in the towel? Feeling alone? Wondering if what you are doing is even worth it? Maybe you’re feeling that life would be so much easier if you just gave up on this co-op/homeschool group idea and just started homeschooling on your own. We ha…

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Episode 83: Non-Parent Teachers? Best Practices for Your Homeschool Co-op 20:30

19d ago20:30

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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…

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Episode 82: Dividing or Combining Age Groups? Here is What you Need to Know! 29:05

26d ago29:05

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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 ver…

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Episode 81: How to Grow Your Community 39:06

1M ago39:06

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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 vi…

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Episode 80: Creating Successful Systems for Registration! 31:03

1M ago31:03

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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 pr…

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Episode 79: Keep Christ the Center of Your Co-op! Do This! 32:56

2M ago32:56

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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/le…

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Episode 78: Celebrating the Reason for the Season; How We Do Advent School 30:08

2M ago30:08

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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 seas…

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Episode 77: 4 Strategies to Prevent Burnout 34:01

2M ago34:01

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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 s…

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Episode 76: On the Verge of Burnout? Do this! 28:43

2M ago28:43

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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 agai…

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Episode 75: Part 2 Help Students with Learning Differences Succeed in the Classroom 29:35

3M ago29:35

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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 …

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Episode 74: Help Students with Learning Differences Succeed in The Classroom 29:18

3M ago29:18

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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 diff…

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Episode 73: Give Thanks for Community - Happy Thanksgiving 31:31

3M ago31:31

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In many of our episodes, we tackle how to handle challenges that come up in our homeschool communities. In honor of Thanksgiving Day, we wanted to continue in the tradition of a “thankfulness” episode. This is our 2nd annual! Are you overwhelmed with the planning that it takes to run your co-op? Are you feeling burdened with the conflict that has s…

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Episode 72: Season 2 Kick-Off! 28:55

3M ago28:55

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Are you a new listener that is looking for great information on leading your homeschool co-op? Are you motivated to build community, but need ideas, guidance, wisdom, and accountability? You don’t have to do it alone, you’ve come to the right place! We want to share what we have learned with you from our experiences of starting and running homescho…

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Episode 71: 4 Principles for a Solid Leadership Team 40:29

3M ago40:29

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Are you intimidated and overwhelmed with the planning that comes with starting a new co-op? Are you struggling with different visions within your leadership team? Are you looking for advice, support, and encouragement for building your board? We get lots of questions about roles on the board, how to make good decisions on the board, who should be d…

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Building Community with EduProtocols 54:55

3M ago54:55

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In this episode, Jon Corippo, co-author of the EduProtpcols Field Guide and EduProtocols movement shares how using EduProtocls can boost student engagement, build classroom community, and make school fun! Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl…

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Episode 70: Talking About Conflict. Q&A with Trisha Kroll 35:53

4M ago35:53

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It seems we can never talk too much about how to handle conflict! In today’s episode, we wanted to review some of the nuggets that we heard from our friend Trisha Kroll last week as well as continue to glean from Trisha in the Q&A segment of our time with her. She talked to our listeners about a mindset shift that can help us approach conflict in a…

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Episode 69: Understand Conflict by Understanding Your Brain with Trisha Kroll 32:25

4M ago32:25

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How do you approach conflict? Does just hearing the word “conflict” give you a sick feeling in your stomach? Does your heart race just thinking about it? Sweaty palms, anxiousness? Any of this sound familiar? These reactions come from messages in our brain. In this episode we have a special guest, Trisha Kroll, who will share with us about how God …

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Episode 68: What You Should Be Doing 5 Weeks into Your School Year 25:08

4M ago25:08

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So you’re up and running and solidly into your school year. Now what? What ways can you be proactively caring for your community? There are things you can be doing now to prevent unforeseen problems down the road. Listen in to what Hannah and Pam shared during our live Q&A in September and get a head start on creating that community you’ve always w…

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Episode 67: To Recess or Not to Recess? Things to Consider 22:38

4M ago22:38

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Do you want to offer a time for the kids in your community to have a recess and get their zoomies out? Are you worried that in doing so you will be opening Pandora's Box of bad behavior or conflict between kids and parents? Join us in this episode as we answer this question from our Facebook live Q and A. Next Steps: Schedule a coaching call: https…

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Episode 66: HSLDA Interview Part 2 - Where to Go When You Have a Tough Question 32:03

5M ago32:03

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Do you have a unique question and don’t know where to go to find the answer? Maybe you have a question about laws, record keeping, online classes, or just need advice and want to know what others are doing, but no one seems to have a similar situation to give you sound advice. Look no further, the HSLDA (Homeschool Legal Defense Association) has fr…

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Episode 65: Interview with Darren Jones, HSLDA lawyer 33:28

5M ago33:28

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Are you worried about legal issues with your co-op or with your families? Do you need advice on documents, legal entities or other issues? Today’s interview with HSLDA lawyer, Darren Jones will be so encouraging for you! Listen in to find out all the ways that HSLDA can support your co-op and support you as leader! I’m sure you will hear something …

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Episode 64: Insurance for Your Co-op 34:03

5M ago34:03

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On our last live Q&A in facebook Hannah led us in a conversation about insurance for your co-op. If it is feeling like an overwhelming mystery. Take a breath, relax. Help is on the way. Here is a recap along with some resources to get you started. theeventhelper.com (community day) https://www.eventsured.com (dance) https://ncginsurance.com/ NCG In…

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Episode 63: Field Trips 101 Be Prepared! 26:22

5M ago26:22

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Are you wondering what you should be prepared for when planning a field trip? Are there things you should think about in advance in order to make the whole process and trip a lot smoother? If you have never planned something on a larger scale, you may be feeling a little anxious about your first field trip. Today we hope to give you the confidence …

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Organizing Your Digital Life 43:13

5M ago43:13

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In this episode, Instructional Technology Coach, Jody Green shares strategies for organizing your digital life and tips for selecting the best ed-tech tools to use with your students. Connect with Jody at @peerlessgreen LinkedIn Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl…

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Episode 62: Learn Effective Communication Through Crucial Conversations - Book Review 43:43

6M ago43:43

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Have you ever been in a situation where you need to have a crucial conversation, but opinions are strong, stakes are high and emotions are rolling like Niagara falls? We try to handle conflict God’s way using Matthew 18, but how many times does it seem like our approach fails miserably and we either can’t solve the problem? We make it worse by hurt…

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Episode 61: Mindset of a Leader: 4 Characteristics that you Need 29:06

6M ago29:06

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Do you lack committed board members on your leadership team? Is your board lacking unity? Are you wondering why your board is not functioning smoothly? In today’s episode, we want to focus on the characteristics that are necessary to develop as a leader. These biblical principles are characteristics that God calls all Christians to, but especially …

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Episode 60: Problems in the Classroom? Try This 24:12

6M ago24:12

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Leaders - have you ever had the experience of hearing about problems in the classroom AFTER the school year is over? You might find out that your teachers are frustrated, your students are misbehaving, your parents are in the dark, and you were totally unaware until it was too late to do anything about it. That is a very frustrating moment. It real…

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Episode 59: To Register or Not to Register: What to do When Homeschool Families are Wishy-Washy 30:14

6M ago30:14

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It’s August, and it is time to close registration for your homeschool co-op, right? Or do you keep it open because you have families that are interested but have not yet made a decision? Do you allow more people to join at the last minute or even after classes have started? If you are not bursting at the seams, and you want to bolster your numbers,…

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Episode 58: 6 Fun Ice Breakers to Build Relationships in Your Community 20:56

6M ago20:56

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It's mid-August! Can you believe the summer is winding down and it's almost time for school to start and our co-ops to begin meeting again? That means it's time to be thinking about your first day of your community meeting together! The first couple weeks will set the tone for your community, so it is important to try to have a successful start. Yo…

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Episode 57: Five Questions to Ask to Get Ready for the New School Year! 32:43

7M ago32:43

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Are you waking up in the middle of the night in a panic with all the things you need to add to your to-do list to get ready for the first day of your co-op? Are you panicking because you don’t even have a list and you know you should, but you don’t even know where to start or what should be the priority? The clock is ticking and you want to be read…

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Episode 56: Teacher Training Time! 4 E's to Make it Easy! 22:31

7M ago22:31

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Are your teachers overwhelmed and lacking confidence in their ability to teach at your co-op? Is your community struggling with inconsistencies among your teachers? Are your teachers burnt out due to spending massive amounts of time planning for their class(es)? In today’s episode, we are talking about teacher training- why it’s so important and ho…

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Words Matter Part 2 with Jeremiah Ruesch 41:40

7M ago41:40

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In part 2 of our conversation, Jeremiah shares how he builds community with the learners in his classroom. Links to Resources Discussed: Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl Lolipop Moments Ted Talk by Drew Dudley Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl…

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Episode 55: Why you SHOULD be a Parent-Led Co-op 25:15

7M ago25:15

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Are you struggling to motivate parents to stay involved? Do you wonder how you will ever find and train your replacements as leaders? Do you have student behavior problems that you are having a hard time handling? All these problems can be mitigated by being a parent-led co-op. Today we are excited to talk about all the benefits that you can experi…

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Episode 54: How to Teach to All Learning Styles? Expert Advice from Dawn Jackson 40:39

7M ago40:39

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Wish you and your teachers had more insight on how to teach to different learning styles? What if you had the key to unlock your own child's best way to learn? Today, we have a special guest, Dawn Jackson who is an expert on learning styles and personality dispositions to give us some tools to help all the kids in our co-ops thrive. Want to connect…

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Episode 53: Build Investment With Unique Classes! 36:38

8M ago36:38

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Investment! As leaders, we all want and need the families in our co-op to step up, to volunteer, to stay invested. But how do we achieve this? How do we motivate parents to stay involved and to step up and willingly volunteer their time and effort to our co-op? Two weeks ago we talked about the absolute must of intentionally creating a culture of L…

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Episode 52: What is a Good Mission Statement? Listen to these Audits 45:19

8M ago45:19

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Are you ready to get started building a community where you can grow together in faith? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start? Creating a mission statement that will serve your community over the long haul is worth the time and effort you put in up front. Your mission statement is the cornerstone for the foundation of your co-op a…

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Episode 51:Why You Can't Seem to Get Your Families Involved and How This One Thing Will Spur Investment 22:25

8M ago22:25

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How many of you leaders out there feel like you are doing ALL the work for your co-op and it is completely overwhelming? Why is it that 20% of the people do 80% of the work? What is it that inspires the families in your co-op to step up and take on extra tasks and truly INVEST in your community? Today we are going to talk about one big strategy tha…

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Episode 50: 3 Ways to Nurture Families That Fit 21:27

8M ago21:27

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Next Steps: Schedule a coaching call: https://calendly.com/leadyourhomeschoolco-op/coaching-call?month=2024-03 Do you have families that feel disconnected from your community? Are families doing their own thing all of the time, except on community days? Are you and your members desiring deeper relationships and stronger connections? Now that you ha…

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Episode 49: Top 6 Questions You Must Ask in a New Family Interview 30:49

9M ago30:49

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If you have found your leadership team and set up your co-op then you are ready to start inviting families to your community. How do you create a close knit culture that shares your values and mission? How do you ensure that families will fit? We’ve done a couple of episodes on the importance of doing new family interviews. Today we are going to he…

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Words Matter 28:58

9M ago28:58

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In part 1 of my conversation with Jeremiah Ruesch, we talk about how the words we use can create barriers (even unintentionally) or can build bridges with our students. Jeremiah can be found on LinkedIn @mathkaveli Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @th…

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Episode 48: Should We Advertise? 2 Ways to Attract Families that Fit Your Homeschool Community 26:09

9M ago26:09

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Do you have a vision for a homeschool community for your family, but aren't quite sure where to find other families that also want deep relationships to join you? You want to get the word out, but you don’t have the budget to advertise and even if you did, where would you put the advertisement? How are you going to get the word out to find the fami…

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Episode 47: How to Overcome Your Fear of Conflict 26:33

9M ago26:33

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Are you in conflict with another member of your homeschool community? Are you avoiding that person because you are afraid of the drama or divisiveness that seems inevitable? Are you afraid of losing friendships because of the unknown outcome? Does your stomach turn when thinking about confronting a conflict? This experience is so common to all of u…

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Episode 46: 3 Easy Steps to Stay Connected Over the Summer 22:07

9M ago22:07

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Now that summer is upon us and we’ve had time to reflect on the past year, let’s have some fun. Just because school is out doesn’t mean we stop connecting as a community. Some of the best ways to foster a close knit community, where you grow together in your faith, is through simple summer time connections. Here are 3 ways to connect over the summe…

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Episode 45: Reflect and Remember So You Can Rest - Year End Wrap up 41:19

10M ago41:19

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Happy End of the Year! Homeschool mama! You made it! Are you SOOOO ready for a break? Us too! It’s so tempting to just put away all the school stuff for the year and not think about anything related to homeschool or community or planning. . . We all need a break. But just closing the books and not looking at or thinking about them again is probably…

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Episode 44: Bad Behavior? 3 Ways to Prevent It 26:04

10M ago26:04

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Welcome to part 2 of our series about “bad” behavior. In Episode 43 we talked about reframing how you think about behavior. If we approach behavior with the understanding that there are unmet needs of the students, we can connect and interact to set students up for success. If we react from emotion, ourselves as teachers and the students are set up…

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Episode 43: Why Bad Behavior is Not What YouThink it is. The Truth About Problem Students 24:22

10M ago24:22

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Do you have students in your co-op with bad behavior? Are your teachers and mentors frustrated with lack of classroom management? Are they feeling helpless? What if I told you that it is in your power to reframe your mindset and turn the situation around. Be ready to be mind-blown in order to make this shift. How many of you have had a student in y…

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Episode 42: Do Not Give Up! Galatians 6:9 24:29

10M ago24:29

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How are you doing homeschool mama? Do your kids (and maybe you) have spring fever? Have you been deep in the trenches with your homeschool co-op and are just READY to be done with this year? AND are you already anticipating next year - because it seems like the planning and registering and “need to know what next year is going to look like” comes e…

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Episode 41: How to Structure Your Co-op for Your High Schoolers 23:31

10M ago23:31

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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…

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Episode 40: Your Master Tool for Communicating Policies - The Handbook 24:39

11M ago24:39

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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 Cor…

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