Carol,
What are the absolute essential things a small growing co-op needs to do to organize and avoid future headaches? We are entirely run by volunteers, and moms are required to remain on site, either teaching or assisting in some way. Right now we have 13 families and 35 kids ranging from infant to 10th grade.
-C Wilson
Dear C,
While the bigger homeschool groups get most of the attention on this website, tiny homeschool groups are abundant.
You asked an excellent question. I created a 4-part podcast series to help answer your question.
- Episode #175 Are We a Nonprofit?
- Episode #176 Do We Need to File Anything?
- Episode #177 Do We Need to Pay Taxes?
- Episode #178 Do We Need a Bank Account?
And here’s a blog post that sounds very similar to your group:
12 moms want to start a homeschool co-op. How to get started
My ebook Homeschool Board Member Manual may be very helpful. It’s a way to organize your group’s important paperwork and a board training guide.
Finally, tiny homeschool leaders are encouraged to join the Facebook group for homeschool leaders I am a Homeschool Group Leader. Join over 1,000 other leaders for support and information.
That’s a lot to help you get started! Divvy up the jobs. Don’t start even a tiny homeschool group on your own. Gather a board and start learning together!
Carol Topp, CPA
Helping Homeschool Leaders