8:56 PM, Apr. 23, 2008
Homeschool Co-ops will help homeschool parents, leaders and co-op members run successful, happy homeschool organizations. Included are stories from co-op leaders on how they started their groups, what worked and what didn’t, and what they wouldn’t do again. The book also shares how to deal with conflict, why a board and bylaws are needed, and helpful tips to avoid frustration and burn out.
Homeschool Co-ops has advice from the author, homeschooling mother Carol Topp, CPA, and from other homeschool leaders on:
- Pros and cons of starting a homeschool co-op.
- Types of co-ops
- Having a focus and a mission
- Running a planning meeting
- Gathering interest
- Getting help
- Setting policies
- Managing the money
- Dealing with volunteers
- Handling conflict
- Ideas for classes.
- Avoiding burnout
Visit the book’s website www.HomescoolCo-ops.com to read a sample chapter, view the table of contents and see what others say about the book.
Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out
Aventine Press, 2008, paperback /$12.50 list price
ISBN:1-59330-533-8
I hope you order a copy, enjoy it, write a review and tell a friend!
Carol
