Every leader I have ever met or read about who has made a mark on his or her world is a lifetime learner. Effective leaders are avid readers—not only of popular books, but classic works even from ancient times.
For 8 years, my family and church family worked hard to serve the homeschooling community by planning and hosting Finish Well, a homeschooling high school conference. It was a labor of love and we were all sad when due to life’s seasonal changes, we had to lay this ministry down.
Is your homeschool co-op special needs-friendly? I believe parents, children, and teachers can all work together to be welcoming and supportive. Since our homeschool co-ops are filled with special needs children, often that we are unaware of, this is an important topic as homeschooling continues to grow exponentially.