National Microschooling Center's Thursday Bulletin
Hello Microschooling Community!
We are kicking off a series of events you don’t want to miss! Everything from a new, in-person full-day workshop (hey, Nashville!) to a webinar centered around what families are looking for to a virtual meeting focused on the upcoming federal tax scholarship and more! The National Microschooling Center is committed to bringing you, the microschool founders and leaders, what you ask for!
And speaking of bringing people what they want…parents want microschools! Our Ashley Soifer highlights the results of the parent survey in the Center’s latest publication, Measuring the Microschool Experience: A National Analysis of Student Experiences, Family Perspectives, and Learning Outcomes prepared by Daniel Hamlin, in her latest article.
In this week's edition: When Children Want to Be at School, all the events you’ve been waiting for, a new encouraging video for prelaunch founders, help for those looking to start an SGO and a highlight from our provider directory, Baketivity!
When Children Want to Be at School: What Microschool Parents Are Telling Us
Take a listen to these encouraging words from accomplished founders Tonya Kipe and Dr. Jill Brown, then head over to check out some of the Center resources here.
Interested in starting an SGO?
As the federal scholarship tax credit program gets closer, Yes Every Kid just announced a new cohort of grants and supports available for those working to start new Scholarship Grant Organizations (SGOs). Microschools in many states will be eligible to participate, and the need for microschool-friendly SGOs will be essential to supporting their students
The SGO Start-Up Accelerator Cohort 2 is an intensive and innovative program designed to support the next generation of Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) and their leaders. Applications are due by October 13.
Nashville, we are heading your way and we can’t wait to see you! We are so excited to partner with Beacon Center of Tennessee for a full-day microschooling workshop! We will cover topics such as Microschooling Trends, Opportunities in Microschooling, Local policy and resources available to founders from Beacon Center of Tennessee, Programming, Teaching & Learning...and so much more!
Join us for this full-day workshop on Saturday, November 14th, 9:30am-3:15pm CT (lunch is provided!). Location provided after registration.
Hot Topic Webinar: Conversations with National School Choice Awareness Foundation
Join the National Microschooling Center and Shelby Doyle, Senior Vice President of Policy and National Partnerships at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation, on October 7th at 4pmPT/7pmET for a conversation about what parents really want to know when they’re searching for a different options, how to make your microschool stand out to prospective families, ways to communicate what makes your microschool special, and so much more!
Are youe evaluating curriculum, tools, and operational resources for a winter change or launch? We have the perfect event just for that!
Join the National Microschooling Center and Partnership Providers Bloomy, Empowered, Insurance Canopy, Miacademy, Prism, Redwood Literacy, and Unlock Math for this one-stop shop opportunity to hear from and interact with NMC Partnership Providers and learn about trusted resources available to microschools!
This event will take place virtually on Thursday, October 15th, at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET. Register here to attend.
This event is open to allmicroschool leaders. You do not need to be an NMC member to attend!
**Please note: This event is for microschool founders as an opportunity to connect with providers who have opted into NMC's Partnership Provider Program. Providers who are not in the program will not be admitted to the meeting. If you are a provider or partner with questions, please reach out to katie@microschoolingcenter.org.
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program: What Microschools Need to Know
Join the National Microschooling Center and Andrew Nelms, Student First Technologies Head of Government Affairs & Strategic Partnerships, on November 5th at 4pm PT/7pm ET to learn what microschools need to know about the upcoming Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. There will be a Q&A, so bring your questions! *We do not record our webinars. We highly encourage you to attend to access the content and get your questions answered.
Access Point: All the Need-to-Know info about Learning Tools and Providers
Considering learning tools, curriculum or other services for your microschool this year? Then you won’t want to miss theAccess Point, the ultimate place for gathering discounts, deals and info!
Provider Spotlight: Baketivity
Check out this week's featured provider, Baketivity! This provider has received excellent reviews from microschool leaders who find the kits well thought out and fun to use. "Bake the world a better place" using this hands-on educational resource that combines learning and creativity through engaging, activity-based kits for children. Each kit is thoughtfully designed to incorporate STEAM principles, making education fun, memorable, and meaningful. Baketivity helps children build confidence and independence with a focus on real-life skills, literacy, and cognitive development. NMC Members receive a 15% discount on all orders.
Let us know you're interested in Baketivity by visiting our Access Point catalog and completing the form at the top of the page!
Events You Need to Know About
Take a look for virtual trainings, conferences, local meetups and more!
This is a focused session for any prelaunch microschool founders that want to talk about Benefits & Salaries. Alex will lead conversations, answer questions, and provide help as you decide on your next steps in your process
Office Hours, Currently Operating Founders and Facilitators, Meeting Topic: Teacher Evaluations
Thursday, Sept 24th, 3pm PT/6pm ET
This is a focused session for any microschool founders that want to talk about Teacher Evaluations. Alex will lead conversations, answer questions, and provide help as you decide on your next steps in your process
This office hour session is part of the National Microschooling Center Training Institute and is only open to those who have completed the Flexibilities in microschooling training.
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