Summary: <p><img src="/sites/default/files/images/POD344_HDR_10.28.22.jpg" style="width:100%;"></p> <p>Many homeschool families find community by joining a homeschool co-op. Co-ops are an opportunity for teaching parents and students to seek encouragement and educational support. In this week's episode, Andrew and Julie discuss the different types of co-ops, share some of their benefits, and offer resources for those currently enrolled in or interested in joining a co-op. </p> <h3>REFERENCED MATERIALS</h3> <ul> <li>Fatherhood and Family – A Dad Talk <ul> <li>Podcast series: <a href="https://iew.com/help-support/podcast/episode-326-fatherhood-and-family-%E2%80%93-dad-talk-part-1" target="_blank">Part 1</a> | <a href="https://iew.com/help-support/podcast/episode-327-fatherhood-and-family-%E2%80%93-dad-talk-part-2" target="_blank">Part 2</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="https://iew.com/help-support/resources/articles/mixed-age-classrooms" target="_blank">"Mixed-Age Classrooms"</a> by Andrew Pudewa</li> <li> <em><a href="https://iew.com/shop/products/however-imperfectly-dvdbook-combo" target="_blank">However Imperfectly</a> </em>by Andrew Pudewa</li> <li><a href="https://pambarnhill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Morning Basket</a></li> <li> <a href="https://pambarnhill.com/2013-2014-curriculum-and-plans-how-we/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"How We Started Our Own Classical Co-op" </a>by Pam Barnhill</li> <li><a href="https://www.kristiclover.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristi Clover</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V8ICzOENTc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Do you use a homeschool co-op? </a>video by Kristi Clover</li> <li><a href="https://iew.com/sss" target="_blank"><em>Structure and Style for Students</em></a></li> <li><a href="https://iew.com/theme-based" target="_blank">Theme-Based Writing Lessons</a></li> <li><a href="https://iew.com/events-classes/online-classes" target="_blank">Live Online Writing Classes from IEW</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.iew.com/co-op" target="_blank">Homeschool Co-op Help</a></li> <li><a href="https://iew.com/sites/default/files/podcast/fileattachment/E344_Transcript102722.pdf" target="_blank">Transcript of Podcast Episode 344</a></li> </ul><p>If you have questions for Andrew, send them to <a href="mailto:Podcast@IEW.com">podcast@iew.com</a><br> Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).</p> <p>If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or <a href="mailto:Info@IEW.com">info@iew.com</a></p>
