FAQs



Q:

What is a homeschool co-op?

A:

Think of a co-op as a community where caregivers pool their skills, interests, and expertise to offer enriching classes and experiences that would be hard to create alone. At CLC, every family takes on both a big volunteer role (like teaching or administrative work) and shares in day-to-day operations (setup, cleanup, etc.) so no one person carries the whole load.

Q:

What do you mean by secular?

A:

We teach from a non-religious perspective and prioritize evidence-based learning. When it fits naturally into a lesson, we might explore different religions and cultures from an educational perspective, but the lens is academic rather than devotional.

Q:

But... you meet in a church?

A:

We know it might seem contradictory, but in our region, affordable venues that work for co-ops are really limited! We're incredibly diligent when we do use churches to host our group and only partner with places where we feel the congregation truly shares our values of inclusion and affirmation.

Q:

What do you mean by inclusive?

A:

We believe that to be truly inclusive, we have to have boundaries. We welcome differences, not harm. We are anti-racist and center the needs of LGBTQIA+ youth, neurodivergent learners, disabled and chronically ill community members, and others who have been traditionally left behind in other educational spaces. At CLC, you don't have to mask who you are to belong here, but you do need to show up with respect for the people around you.

Q:

What do you mean by affirming?

A:

Affirming goes beyond just accepting who you are. We actively support and validate your family's identity and experiences. We believe each person knows themself best, and we trust kids to express who they are authentically. This shows up in how we use the names, pronouns, and identity language people share, how we handle accessibility needs, and how we respond when conflicts arise.

Q:

What ages can attend CLC?

A:

We welcome kids from 5-18! Our mixed-age approach means children learn alongside others at different stages, which mirrors real life and often leads to beautiful mentoring relationships. Younger siblings are absolutely welcome too—we know homeschool families come as a package deal, and we've got systems in place to make sure everyone feels included.

Q:

Can I drop my student off?

A:

CLC isn't a drop-off program. We're a true cooperative where families participate together. We know this requires more commitment than drop-off programs, but it's also what makes our community so strong and helps us build "the village" that's missing in our culture.

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