Table of Contents
Introduction
Part One: Starting a Homeschool Co-op
Chapter One: Benefits of Co-ops
Group Learning
Shared Experience of Teachers
Encouragement
Fun
Shared Experience of Teachers
Encouragement
Fun
Chapter Two: Disadvantages of Co-ops
Unrealistic or Unmet Expectations
Surrendering Control
Different Styles
Socialization
Time and Money Commitment
Too Much Like School
Surrendering Control
Different Styles
Socialization
Time and Money Commitment
Too Much Like School
Chapter Three: Different Types of Co-ops
Small
Medium
Large
Volunteers or Paid Teachers
Not All Things for All People
Medium
Large
Volunteers or Paid Teachers
Not All Things for All People
Chapter Four: Your First Planning Meeting
Gathering Help
Decisions, Decisions
Expectations
Agenda for Your First Planning Meeting
The Four Ws and H: What, Who, When, Where and How Much
Decisions, Decisions
Expectations
Agenda for Your First Planning Meeting
The Four Ws and H: What, Who, When, Where and How Much
Chapter Five: What’s in a Name? Names, Missions and Purposes
What’s in a Name
Defining Your Mission
Limiting Your Purpose
Identifying Who You Are by Writing Bylaws
Sample Bylaws for a Homeschool Co-op
Defining Your Mission
Limiting Your Purpose
Identifying Who You Are by Writing Bylaws
Sample Bylaws for a Homeschool Co-op
Part Two: Running a Homeschool Co-op
Chapter Six: Leadership
Why You Can’t Do This Alone
Choosing a Leadership Team
Qualifications for Leaders
Membership Requirements
Statement of Faith
Writing a Policy Manual
Choosing a Leadership Team
Qualifications for Leaders
Membership Requirements
Statement of Faith
Writing a Policy Manual
Chapter Seven: Co-op Offerings
Classes Based on a Curriculum
Clubs in Co-op
Classes by Age
Classes by Topic Area
Additional Activities
Clubs in Co-op
Classes by Age
Classes by Topic Area
Additional Activities
Chapter Eight: Money Management
Small Group Management
Medium Group Management
Preparing a Budget
Bookkeeping Basics
Large Group Management
More Information
Medium Group Management
Preparing a Budget
Bookkeeping Basics
Large Group Management
More Information
Chapter Nine: Managing Volunteers and Conflict
Managing Volunteers
Managing Conflict
Managing Conflict
Chapter Ten: Ready for the Next Step?
Do You Need to Be a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Organization?
Benefits of 501(c)(3) Status
Disadvantages of 501(c)(3) Status
501(c)(3) Status: Are You Ready?
Common Nonprofit Formats
Nonprofit Incorporation
Checklist
Resources
Benefits of 501(c)(3) Status
Disadvantages of 501(c)(3) Status
501(c)(3) Status: Are You Ready?
Common Nonprofit Formats
Nonprofit Incorporation
Checklist
Resources
Part Three: Not Burning Out
Chapter Eleven: Avoiding Burn out
Symptoms of Burn out
Ten Ways to Avoid Burn Out
Don’t Do It All Yourself
Three Building Block for Success
Ten Ways to Avoid Burn Out
Don’t Do It All Yourself
Three Building Block for Success
About the Author
Index