Is a homeschool support group automatically tax exempt?
Most homeschool support groups can be considered 501(c)(7) Social Clubs. Why is that important?
Category Co-ops
The differences in cost of starting a microschool or homeschool co-op
I read this very interesting article from Education Next titled “A New Crop of School Models Expands Choice” by Michael Q McShane, director of national research at EdChoice. In the article he examines the increasing popularity of microschools and hybrid…
New Facebook Group for homeschool group leaders just starting
I’m so pleased that some of the members of I am a Homeschool Group Leader have launched a new Facebook group for people just starting or thinking about starting a homeschool group. Secrets to a Thriving Homeschool Group This group…
What is the most intimidating thing about launching a homeschool group?
A group of homeschool leaders was recently polled with the question: What was most intimidating thing about launching a new homeschool group? Here are their replies: Finding a board of unrelated people. Some of the comments included that the board…
Paying homeschool co-op leaders
Paying co-op leaders in a homeschool group
Is your homeschool organization a “mutual benefit” organization? Maybe not!
Most homeschool co-ops are public benefit organizations because they serve a public good (i.e. education of children) and are not mutual benefit organizations.
Do you have what it takes to start a homeschool hybrid?
Rebecca Foley operates a homeschool hybrid program in New York. She launched a website StartaHybridSchool.com to help share her knowledge and experience. Her blog post titled, “Do you have what it takes?” Rebecca knows that a vision to start a…
Should I start a homeschool co-op with volunteers or an academy with hired teachers?
I’m considering starting a homeschool group. How did you decide on a co-op with all volunteer teachers versus an academy with hired teachers? I think I have some moms who would be interested in participating, but I really don’t know…
What is a microschool?
US News contributor Andrew Bauld interviewed me about micro school or his article “What is a microschool?” My contribution to the article was to offer my advice as a CPA to approach the endeavor of launching a micro school with…
IRS asks if homeschool groups gives scholarships
Homeschool groups should not call a fee discount a scholarship.