Many Home-school families turn to Co-ops for help. These Co-ops vary. In our area, parents club together to assign teaching duties; classes meet weekly. The Priory nearby offers Latin classes. At our church, three adults offer Biology, Accounting, and Spanish, one a retired teacher, one a retired financial controller, and a native speaker. The Classical Cottage School at the Baptist church has several retired teachers who act as independent contractors, whom parents pay directly. They offer a wide range of courses two days each week.
The Home-school families I work with asked me to teach science classes several years ago. The families were a bit intimidated by the subject matter and materials needed. The families asked me to help. We meet on Wednesdays, three hours, from September to May.
How do you find a Co-op? First, ask around to see if there's a home-school network. Access the network to locate a Co-op. None in your area? Does the private school allow part-timers? Does your pastor teach a Latin class? What about retirees? Ask! Create your own! See if your church can offer space. Meet with a few like-minded home-schoolers to gauge need. Network! Ask about retirees! Put a notice in the church bulletin. Be brave!
Last week, sisters from a new convent came to our church yard sale to pick up furniture and household goods. The sisters are from Mexico. The Mother Superior spoke with me and mentioned her need for English lessons. My friend, Suzy, just retired--she was an ESL teacher. I spoke with her after Mass. See? Network! Ask around! You can do this!
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