44 episodes

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!

LEAD YOUR HOMESCHOOL CO-OP | Community Building, Servant Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Policies and Procedures Pam Kafer | Molly Kitsmiller | Hannah Larson | Homeschool Leaders in Mentorship and Coaching

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    • 4.9 • 67 Ratings

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!

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

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

    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 your co-op that has become the target of disapproval, has gained the reputation of being a problem, or you have had to lead a classroom where you know you have a student that is going to be disruptive and you don’t know what to do about it.  In this episode, we are going to be addressing this very difficult and emotional topic - we would like to give you a different way of looking at what might be called “bad behavior” 
    Philippians 2:2-4 ESV /Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
    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.  https://lead-your-homeschool-co-op.gr-site.com/
     

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

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

    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 earlier and earlier each year but you STILL have to finish this year and you have to test your kids and plan for summer and start your garden and ALL THE THINGS!  Whew! What’s a homeschooling mom going to do to survive?! Today we hope to take a minute to slow down, take a deep breath, and focus on the Word so we can have a successful, sustainable end-of-the-year plan.    
    Bible verse: Galatians 6:8-9 says “ A man reaps what he sows.  The one who sows to please his sinful nature will reap destruction, the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.  Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” 
    Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
    Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
     
    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.  https://lead-your-homeschool-co-op.gr-site.com/

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

    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. 
     
    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.  https://lead-your-homeschool-co-op.gr-site.com/

    • 23 min
    Episode 40: Your Master Tool for Communicating Policies - The Handbook

    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.
     
    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.  https://lead-your-homeschool-co-op.gr-site.com/

    • 24 min
    Episode 39: How to Find Families That Fit - Master the Interview Process

    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!
     
    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.  https://lead-your-homeschool-co-op.gr-site.com/
     

    • 31 min
    Episode 38:Vetting Families? Stop Making These Mistakes!

    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: 
    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.  https://lead-your-homeschool-co-op.gr-site.com/
    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. 

    • 21 min

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67 Ratings

Brittany Poppe ,

So thankful for this podcast!

I just found this podcast and I am so grateful! We have an almost 5 year old that will be starting homeschool this upcoming fall for kindergarten and are hoping to connect with other homeschool families. We now have the tools to help thanks to this podcast!

SharoninMO ,

Shout out to Pami

Wow! I’m not a homeschool co-oper (is that even a word? 😏) however this is terrific content. I have a step-daughter who is and will definitely send her a link to this show. Great information delivered by passionate and caring ladies. Well done!

kimandfaith ,

Great Tips

Wow, you really share a lot of useful information that can be used daily! Thank you for sharing your tips!

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