Can homeschool groups give free tuition to teachers like private schools?
The US Tax Code says qualified tuition reduction is not taxable income to a teacher. Does that apply to homeschool groups?
Does My Homeschool Group Need Directors and Officers Insurance?
Does your homeschool group need to protect your leaders? Sure you do, so you may consider purchasing Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance. In this short podcast episode (12 minutes) Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, will explain: What is D&O insurance?…
Motivation to homeschool is changing. How does your group adapt?
As more people start homeschooling for different motivations how does your group adapt?
Blurring Lines of What is Homeschooling
On the I Am a Homeschool Group Leader Facebook page, a lot of discussion happened around the topic of being an inclusive group (open at all) or exclusive group (limiting membership). Several homeschool leaders contributed the reasons for their group’s…
Why is being a homeschool group leader so exhausting and thankless?
On the Facebook group I am a Homeschool Group Leader, Lesley asks, Why is being a homeschool group leader so exhausting and thankless? Here are some replies from other homeschool group leaders (my emphasis added). Jennifer: Because those you are…
Reasons to be an Exclusive Homeschool Group
Why some homeschool groups desire to be more exclusive and have all members be “independent” or “traditionally” homeschooling.
Is our homeschool group required to have a president?
It's almost impossible to properly run a homeschool group without someone in the role of chair/president
Reasons to Be an Inclusive Homeschool Group
Is your homeschool group open to including everyone (inclusive)?
No Parental Involvement. Is That a Good Thing?
Traps a homeschool leader can fall into if they don't include parents in their homeschool program.
Summer reading for homeschool leaders: Homeschool Co-ops
Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out the book helps homeschool leaders launch their co-ops and run them successfully.