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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.