Who We Are
Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) is a secular, inclusive homeschool cooperative serving families across Hampton Roads, Virginia. We were founded in 2024 by a small group of caregivers who were ready to start building the space our learners needed — a space built on safety, authenticity, and shared belonging.

Who We Serve
Everone is welcome to join our community. We do not require members to subscribe to a specific faith or dogma. We believe everyone benefits when everyone is invited. That invitation comes with clear boundaries: our space is explicitly affirming, and participation requires alignment with that commitment.

How We Operate
Every part of our program is powered by caregivers. We are rooted in interest-led learning, and united by a shared commitment to collaboration, flexibility, and care. Classes are taught by our members on a volunteer basis. Clubs are organized by students with adult support. 

Our Tuition Model
We developed our own Community Commitment Model that treats time as a form of currency. Each family contributes time and labor — teaching, organizing, cleaning, supporting others. Tuition is set to equally divide operational costs amongst members. As a nonprofit serving many low-income households, we take our responsibility seriously: to keep costs low and access high. Our flat-rate tuition covers all programming, classes, supplies, and materials for every school-age child in the family — making us the most affordable inclusive option in our region.

How We Support Families
Our programming includes activities for both students and caregivers. With themed celebrations, co-ed sports, and hands-on projects, our learning environment emphasizes joyful engagement and connection. We also provide a deeply accessible approach to fulfilling legal homeschool requirements. Rather than charge additional fees or rely on standardized testing, we offer personalized proof-of-progress letters at no extra cost. This approach is especially critical for children who may not be fully or accurately represented by traditional assessments.

We’re here to co-create a homeschool experience where care is the foundation — and community is the curriculum.