One of the best things about being in a homeschool group is the community of support you can receive. But do you know how to build a sense of community?
In this short podcast episode (11 minutes) Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, interviews homeschool leader Sheri Payne from Virginia. Sheri is the Director of Leader Support for HEAV, the Home Education Association of Virginia. She shares advice on many topics including how she deliberately trained and mentored other leaders.
In this episode of the HomeschoolCPA podcast, Carol Topp and Sheri discuss:
- Holding regular meetings of leaders
- The importance of being constantly in communication
- Asking hypothetical questions to train your replacement
- Let your leaders make mistakes and learn from them (just like parenting!)
My favorite quote from Sheri in this episode is, “We were constantly in communication.”
Be sure to tune into the other HomeschoolCPA podcast episodes with Sheri Payne including:
- How to Start a Virtual Homeschool Co-op #143
- Why You Can’t Lead Alone # 142
In the podcast, Carol mentioned the I Am a Homeschool Group Leader Facebook Group. It is a closed group (meaning you have to request to join) of 570 homeschool leaders from across the USA. You can join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/72534255742/
Phone Consultation with Carol Topp, CPA
Do you have questions about leading your homeschool organization? Carol Topp’s website, books and this podcast are a great way to learn the basics, but maybe you need advice specific to your group. Carol Topp, CPA can arrange a private phone consultations with you and your board members.
Phone Consultation: A pre-arranged phone call to discuss your questions. My most popular service for homeschool leaders. It’s like having your own homeschool expert CPA on the phone!
Cost: $75/hour to nonprofit organizations.
We can arrange a conference call so all your board members can call in from their own homes. The call can be recorded for those unable to attend.
Contact HomeschoolCPA, Carol Topp, CPA, to arrange a telephone consultation.
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