Hybrid School Builders
Hybrid schools are private programs that function as part-time school/homeschool partnerships. They usually look just like private schools...but kids only attend 2 or 3 days a week.
The model is wildly popular with those who have tried it. The best of homeschool and the best of private school...what's not to love?
A single program can serve hundreds of kids and provide dozens of jobs. All it takes to start a new program is an entrepreneur with some grit and a vision.
Here, I hope to inspire and equip founders as I talk about the many lessons I learned through the 10x growth of a grassroots hybrid program that now serves more than 200 kids.
If you are considering starting an alternative school such as a hybrid or microschool, have a passion for a particular pedagogy, or are looking to create options for your community, you will find advice and resources to equip you to launch and grow a hybrid program.
Check out: startahybridschool.com for more resources or to book a consultation. Shoot me an email anytime!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 8
- Years Active
- 2025
Defining Terms and Models in the Educational Landscape
Microschools, learning pods, hybrid schools, co-ops...what is the difference? Some of these terms are still in their infancy and still finding their identity. All of these models offer their own uniq…
LLC or Nonprofit?
If you open a hybrid or microschool, are you opening your own business? What about if it is a nonprofit? It is essential that you understand the difference between owning your own business and starti…
Private School or Homeschool Supplement?
Most hybrid schools are programs that serve legally homeschooling families. They might look like a part-time private school and they might function like one, but legally they are not actually schools…
How to Validate Your Market
A hybrid school fills a big gap in most communities, but not every community will be able to support the one you are envisioning. It is crucial to not just be clear on what YOU want to deliver, but a…
Brainstorming School Model Ideas
Hybrid schools are usually 2 or 3 days a week on campus and the other days at home. But there are many variations. Some are 1 or 4 days, some are classical, some are another alternative model, some t…
Getting To Know YOUrself and Striving to Thrive
An entrepreneur has to have a lot of grit and determination to build a business from the ground up. They need to be willing to research, learn, and sometimes do stuff a little bit scared. In the long…
What is Your Why?
If you are considering starting an alternative program, you have to have a why. Is your passion for a type of learning? An environment? For families? Specialization? Customization? Small classes? Or …
A Grassroots Hybrid School Story: Introduction
In this Introductory episode, I introduce myself and the hybrid school I co-founded. What started as a small 'experiment' and passion project, grew into a robust program that serves hundreds of kids.…