National Microschooling Center's Thursday Bulletin

Hello Microschooling Community!

Growth momentum for the microschooling movement, and the work we’re doing at the Center is leading to advance it, isn’t just holding – it’s gaining.

We reached over 1,000 members last school year, and the number is continuing to climb.

Just this summer alone we’ve had more than 375 founders participate in our in-person training workshops, NMC Training Institute trainings and professional learning cohorts already, most of them new, prelaunch founders getting ready to open to serve students in another month or two. And our supports for already-operating microschool leaders have never been more robust, including the relaunch of Access Point, our learning tool and provider catalog.

Meanwhile, we’re seeing success modernizing laws and regulations around the country, with new proposals being developed in other states right now, that seem destined to support even broader growth in the months and years to come.

Thank you for being part of this exciting movement, and for helping all of this progress be possible.

In this edition: Back to Microschooling event tonight, Democrats for Education Reform promote microschools, new podcast and opportunities for member microschools, plus more!

Podcast on Latest Developments in the Microschool Landscape

Our Don Soifer sits down for a lively and insightful 45 minute discussion about latest developments across today’s microschooling sector on “An Educated Guest” with host Todd Zipper. We are seeing a modernizing of the regulations and regulatory apparatus around the country in different ways, that include business license and zoning approval, that is starting to really support the growth of the microschool sector in valuable ways. 

Democrats for Education Reform Hosts Microschooling Webinar

National policy organization Democrats for Education Reform has discovered microschools, and after months of learning and considering, they are starting to show some real enthusiasm for supporting microschool growth. If you’re interested in supporting them in this endeavor, you can joining the discussion featuring NMC’s own Don Soifer on Wednesday July 22 at 1pm ET/10am PT for this important hourlong discussion. You can register to participate in the event here.

Interested in learning more about microschools?

Join Don and Ashley Soifer tonight at 4pm PT/7pm ET for our annual Back to Microschooling Night! This is the chance to learn more about the national trends in microschooling (great if you’re a parent, family or interested community member looking to learn more about microschools) and for our founders, we’ll share some helpful hints to have ready before your doors open.

Save your seat here!

Access Point: All the Need-to-Know info about Learning Tools and Providers

Attention Learning Tool Users!

Attention learning tool users! Please make sure your invoices are paid so our team can provision your licenses and get you ready to start your year! 

Google Workspace for Education

Please keep an eye on your email! We are sending out some new instructions for purchasing your licenses that will streamline the process and make it easier for you!

Interesting in Offerings?

Still deciding what tools you want to use this year? Take a look at our learning tools and provider offerings in the Access Point!

Events You Need to Know About

Take a look for virtual trainings, conferences, local meetups and more!

Register for any event here!

Center Meetings & Office Hours

Virtual Office Hours, Prelaunch Founders: Monday July 20th | 3pm PT/6pm ET

This is an open session for any Microschool founders in the ideation or pre-launch phase. Alex will lead conversations, answer questions, and provide help as you decide on your next steps in your process!

Register here!

Virtual: Quarterly Member Meeting: Our pre-birthday celebration!: Wednesday, July 22nd |4pm PT/7pm ET

Before we officially turn 4 in August, we want to celebrate with you!

Join Center team members for a special Quarterly Member Meeting as we look back on four incredible years of building the microschool movement together and look ahead to what's next! Join in the member portal!

Virtual Office Hours, Prelaunch Founders, focused topic, handbooks: Thursday, July 23rd | 3pm PT/6pm ET

Join us for a monthly session centering on the needs and questions of pre-launch microschools. Whereas our other monthly meetings are open-ended, these meetings will have set topics that will kick off our discussions.

Register here!

Center Regional Meetings

Virtual Texas Microschools Zoom Meetup: Wednesday, July 15th | 3pm PT/6pm ET

Join founders from across Texas to connect, ask Texas-specific questions and share resources. Contact Dr. Erin Flynn at erin@microschoolingcenter.org to learn more.

Center Cohorts

High School Cohort: Monday, July 20th | 4pm PT/7pm ET

Are you currently leading a high school microschool? Looking to add high school to your existing programming? Join our high school cohort! Contact Dr. Erin Flynn at erin@microschoolingcenter.org to learn more.

Learning Tool PD

Renaissance STAR Assessment PD: Tuesday, July 21st | 4pm PT/7pm ET

Members that are using the STAR assessment from Renaissance, this PD is for you! It will be a Q&A session. Please note:

• This PD will cover Renaissance STAR Assessment, not Accelerated Reader. A separate PD for AR is in the works.
• This PD is only for leaders and staff who purchased Renaissance for the 26-27 SY.
• The link to join the meeting was sent via email. If you purchased Renaissance for the 26-27 SY but did not receive the link, please email Sarah at learningtools@microschoolingcenter.org so she can get it to you.

Defined Learning PD: Thursday, July 2rd | 4pm PT/7pm ET

Please note:

• This PD will cover Defined Learning, not Defined Careers. A separate PD for Defined Careers will be on July 30th.

• This PD is only for leaders and staff who purchased Defined Learning for the 26-27 SY.

• It is highly recommended that you have your student rosters uploaded in time for the PD.

The link to join the meeting was sent via email. If you purchased Defined Learning for the 26-27 SY but did not receive the link, please email Sarah at learningtools@microschoolingcenter.org so she can get it to you.

Have a question? Want to share an idea or resource? We love hearing from you, reach out any time!

Ashley & Don Soifer 

and the team of the National Microschooling Center

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