Apply to Become a Scholé Group

Now accepting applications!

There is no cost to join the Scholé Groups Network! We do ask that you provide basic information about your group and indicate your commitment to the restful, classical pedagogy of Scholé Groups through the application below.

Before you apply, be sure to follow the “How to Start a Group” steps outlined here.

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Director's Information

Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

Zip / Post Code *

Country *

E-mail *

Phone *

Background Information

Do you have an existing co-op group? If so, describe your group (i.e. How long has your group existed? What size is it? What is the age range of your students? etc.). *

What attracted you to Scholé Groups? *

Briefly describe your educational philosophy. *

Briefly describe your goals for your Scholé Group in the next year. *

Group Information

Group name (must include the word "scholé" in the title or subtitle) *

Please indicate the city and state in which your group will meet/meets (for listing on ScholeGroups.com). *

Is your group associated with a particular Christian tradition/denomination? If so, which? (Please note: We use this information to help us connect Scholé Groups with similar backgrounds. We do not publish this information publicly.) *

If your group has a website that you would like us to link to, please provide the URL here:

Approximately how many students do you expect in your group? *

Approximately how many families do you expect in your group? (Min: 3 families) *

What span of grade levels do you estimate will be present in your Scholé Group (e.g., K-6; 4-8, 9-12, K-12, etc.)? *

Agreement

I (or my designee) agree to operate a Scholé Group (SG) according to the terms, philosophy, core curriculum sequence, and pedagogy specified in the Scholé Groups Start-up Guide, including but not limited to the following elements:

I commit to operating a co-op comprised of three or more families.
I commit to implementing a classical curriculum as described in the Scholé Groups Start-up Guide.
I commit to implementing classical pedagogical principles as described in the Scholé Groups Start-up Guide, such as Festina Lente, Multum non Multa, Virtue Education, and Curiosity and Wonder.
I commit to pursuing a pedagogy of "scholé" throughout the co-op to the best of my ability.
I understand that our group will include the word “Scholé” in the group name or subtitle.
I understand that as a SG, we will be entitled to all benefits, services, and resources provided to SGs as specified in the Scholé Groups Start-up Guide. I agree not to share or distribute these benefits, services, and resources outside of my official SG roster, and to ensure that the members of my SG agree to the same.
I agree to notify the Scholé Groups Network leadership if the group no longer can or wishes to keep the terms of the this agreement, at which time the group will no longer receive the benefits, services, resources or support of the Scholé Groups Network, and at which time the group will remove the name “Scholé” from the group name.

Each director is the operator of his/her own Scholé Group and may operate the group as his/her own business. Scholé Groups may also chose to operate as friends, sharing expenses and without forming a registered business, but will still be registered with the Scholé Groups Network as an official SG and with a registered director (even if a volunteer). SG makes no requirements on what curricula (published materials) are used. Directors may generate revenue for compensating themselves and teachers (and other service providers) by charging tuition of SG participating families. Directors are free to charge whatever tuition they deem wise. Compensation for teachers at a given SG is set by the director in negotiation with a given teacher. Apart from the terms of the this agreement and guidelines of the Scholé Groups Start-up Guide, there are no restrictions placed on Scholé Group directors or teachers.

I have read and agree to the terms above. *

I have read and and am committed to the Scholé Groups Statement of Faith *

Free Consultation with a Scholé Groups Mentor

We highly encourage each new Scholé Group Director to reach out for a free consultation with one of the network Scholé Mentors and Consultants.

Please note: After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email right away, please check to make sure it has not ended up in your junk mail folder, and then resubmit your application. Please allow two weeks for your application to be reviewed. If you are experiencing difficulties with the application, don’t hesitate to contact us.