Help For Homeschool Leaders

Jenn MacDonald • April 11, 2026

So You Want to Start a Homeschool Group (Now What?)

You've got the vision. Maybe you've been homeschooling for a few years, you know other families who need community, and you keep thinking — someone should pull this together. And then you realize that someone might be you.

Starting a homeschool group is one of the most rewarding things a homeschool mom can do. It creates community for isolated families, gives kids the social connection they crave, and builds something that outlasts your own homeschool years. But let's be honest — it's also a lot. Coordinating schedules, writing policies, recruiting teachers, managing communication, handling money, keeping people happy. Where do you even start?


That's exactly why we created Help for Homeschool Leaders at homeschooling101.net/leaders.

Like everything else on our site, we built this because we've been there. And unlike everything else on our site — which is completely free — this is one of the few things we charge for, because what you get is genuinely worth it. Here's how it works:


We can provide a 1 page webpage with 4 sections hosted on our site for $25/year. If you want more, just let us know and we'll find something workable for you!

Tier One: DIY Homeschool Group $300

This is for the mom who is capable, motivated, and just needs the right tools in her hands. Tier One gives you a comprehensive guidebook, worksheets, sample policy manuals, online resources, and access to a leadership community of other homeschool group leaders who get it. You don't have to reinvent the wheel — we hand you the wheel, the blueprint, and a community cheering you on.

Tier Two: Done With You Homeschool Group $3,000

Sometimes you don't just need resources — you need a person. Tier Two includes everything from Tier One, plus access to an experienced homeschool group leader who can guide you through the hard decisions, training videos that walk you through simple and repeatable processes, fundraiser ideas to keep your group financially healthy, and free resources for your group members. Think of it as having a mentor in your corner who has already made the mistakes so you don't have to.

Tier Three: Done For You Homeschool Group $20,000

This is for the leader who has a full plate and needs real, hands-on support. Tier Three includes everything from the previous levels plus a remote assistant leader who provides up to 10 hours of help per month. That means someone else handling communication, conducting teacher interviews, responding to emails, managing social media, and taking the administrative weight off your shoulders so you can focus on leading well and loving your community.

Whether you're just dreaming about starting a group or you're already knee-deep in it and drowning a little, there's a tier for where you are right now. You don't have to do this alone, and you don't have to figure it out from scratch.

The homeschool community needs more great leaders. Let us help you become one.

 homeschooling101.net/leaders

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