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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.If you are considering starting an

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25:18

Determining Tuition

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/10/09

Setting Tuition for Your Hybrid School: Budgeting Tips and Strategies In this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley discusses critical aspects of setting tuition for hybrid schools. Aiming to simplify the journey for grassroots founders, Rebecca touches on planning budgets, creating sustainable programs, and handling practical aspects like class size and sibling discounts. She emphasizes the importance of realistic tuition settings to ensure financial stability and

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22:08

Paying Yourself and Your Teachers: Budgeting for...

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/10/09

Budgeting and Self-Payment for Hybrid School FoundersIn this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley addresses one of the most common questions asked by hybrid school founders: how to pay yourself. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision for at least three years to ensure robust budgeting. She explains the significance of integrating all expenses, including self-payment, into the budget and how to set competitive and fair salaries. Rebecca also highlights

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30:14

Hiring Basics: Your First Employees

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/10/03

Hiring Basics: Employees vs. Contractors for Your Hybrid SchoolIn this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley provides a comprehensive guide on hiring basics for hybrid school founders. She discusses the differences between hiring employees and contractors, the importance of determining roles and responsibilities, and best practices for onboarding and training new hires. Rebecca also offers practical tips on using job posting sites, creating job descriptions, conducting

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20:13

Staffing Intrastructure

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/10/02

Building Robust Staffing Infrastructure for Hybrid SchoolsIn this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley delves into the critical aspects of staffing infrastructure for hybrid schools. Rebecca emphasizes the roles of teachers, program supervisors, administrative directors, and aides, discussing their responsibilities and the importance of continuous training and support. She also highlights the need for strategic resource allocation and risk assessment in the initial

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21:45

Curriculum Infrastructure

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/10/02

Building the Backbone: Key Infrastructure for Your Hybrid SchoolIn this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley discusses the crucial role that the infrastructure of curriculum plays in successfully launching and maintaining a sustainable hybrid school. Rebecca delves into the physical, technological, and staffing components of infrastructure and its intricate connection with the school's vision and mission. She offers practical tips on curriculum setup, particularly the

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23:33

Starting a Nonprofit Hybrid School: Essentials and...

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/25

Starting a Nonprofit Hybrid School: Essentials and GovernanceIn this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley delves into critical aspects of starting and sustaining a nonprofit hybrid school. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of establishing a nonprofit, the significance of having a well-structured board, and the need for financial transparency and compliance. Key topics include the roles and responsibilities of the board, the

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22:04

Planning Your Infrastructure

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/18

Essential Infrastructure for Launching a Hybrid SchoolIn this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley delves into the critical infrastructure needed for the successful launch of a hybrid school. Rebecca covers various aspects, including setting up a budget, facility selection, and essential organizational infrastructure like bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance insurances. She also discusses the importance of student information systems, manual processes for small startups,

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15:20

The Church as a Facility

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/12

Many hybrid programs end up using church buildings for their program. Churches often sit empty during the week and are in existence for the community and can make affordable homes for hybrid programs.

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16:03

Finding a Facility

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/12

Finding a facility can be one of the biggest hurdles to opening and sustaining your program. Make sure you know what to look for and what the realities are.

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11:55

Start-Up Costs

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/12

Starting from zero with zero money can sound pretty intimidating! But a small program can be launched without thousands of dollars of capital. It's grassroots and an entrepreneurial investment of time and skill, but it can be done.

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9:57

The Three Phases of Launching a Program

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/11

From idea to opening day, what are the three major phases a new program needs to go through and how long does it take? In this episode we talk about the preparation, infrastructure, and launch phases of opening a new program.

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14:58

Defining Terms and Models in the Educational Landscape

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/06

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 unique benefits and they are all a little different. In this episode, I give my understanding of these terms and models, so if you are looking for a brief primer, check it out!

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20:24

LLC or Nonprofit?

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/05

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 starting a nonprofit!

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14:02

Private School or Homeschool Supplement?

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/05

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. Others are actually schools. Learn the difference so you can choose the best model.

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21:55

How to Validate Your Market

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/05

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 also to validate that your market is interested and willing.

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17:28

Brainstorming School Model Ideas

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/05

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 teach all subjects and some only teach a few. What your program delivers will be determined by what YOU want to deliver, but also by what your community wants.

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33:40

Getting To Know YOUrself and Striving to Thrive

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/05

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 run, though, a good leader will recognize her own strengths and step fully into them, while also recognizing gaps and weak areas and surrounding herself with people who are better than she is at those things. Taking an inventory of yourself is well worth the time so that you can move forward into a

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19:20

What is Your Why?

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/05

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 do you want a career or your own business? Figuring out exactly what your practical needs are, as well as your passion, will keep your focused and inform the details of what you do.

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36:57

A Grassroots Hybrid School Story: Introduction

Hybrid School Builders ·

2025/09/05

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. There was a need that was even bigger than I guessed and Providence Hybrid Academy was able to fill it. If your community has a gap, perhaps you can fill it!

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