WELCOME TO HCHC

CONGRATS! – You’ve taken the first step towards providing your child with a high-quality, home education that includes healthy socialization. Thanks for choosing HCHC – a non-profit organization headquartered in Columbia, Maryland serving the entire...
Podcast 001- Getting Started (Georgette)

Podcast 001- Getting Started (Georgette)

Getting Started on your Homeschooling Journey What to do when you’re considering withdrawing your child from school. TRANSCRIPT: Knowing your state’s requirements is one key to successful homeschooling. But each state is different. So in this podcast, we focus...

LEARN MORE

There’s no universal definition for an Umbrella Group. However in the video below, Rayna breaks it down into simple, laymen terms and explains what an Umbrella Group is and the services it provides to homeschool families. In addition, she distinguishes the...

8.0 | TEACH N GO

TNG DASHBOARDThis is the TNG Video Library. It will help you master the main platform that HCHC uses to communicate with parents and students. Familiarize yourself with this system, update your teacher profile, take attendance, note student behavior, and upload...

8.0 | RITUALS, POLICIES & PROTOCOLS

MODULE 2 – Become A Teacher (Section 8 – Rituals, Policies & Protocols)   Hand Washing Regimen To combat the COVID virus, we’re combining hand washing with mask wearing and making hand sanitizer readily available. We want to ingrain these habits in our co-op...

5.0 | SUBSTITUTE POLICY

What’s Your Plan B? Teachers should have a back-up plan for substitute teaching when sick or absent from class. Upload your lesson plan and/or contact information for a substitute teacher to the Teacher Portal. ADVANCED NOTICE – Submit your requests for absence...

BONUS VIDEO

You completed Module 2 – Spread the word! Thanks for taking the time to learn more about Howard County Homeschooling Cooperative and for instructing our students. DETAILS ABOUT THE FEYNMAN METHOD – The more you know, the more you can share with others....

6.0 | RECRUITMENT

MODULE 2 – Become A Teacher (Section 6– Recruitment) Attract Students Spread the word about classes you lead at HCHC to family, friends and neighbors. SYLLABUS: List your class description and requirements in a 1-page handout. Include your official company email....

4.0 | TEACHER MEETINGS

MANDATORY MTGS Lead Teachers host monthly meetings while school is in session to discuss school matters. These :30-minute ZOOM CALLS are mandatory. So, mark your calendars. MTG ID: 816 991 0072 PASSCODE: 720518 Instructors compensated $15 per meeting attended. No...

2.0 | LESSON PLANS

ARE YOU PREPARED?We love working in a relaxed environment. Teachers enjoy helping students learn through play. However, here at HCHC, instructors are expected to have a road map – lesson plans and  class syllabi.DOWNLOAD: Use this template (ppt.) to create a...

3.0 | BACKGROUND CHECK

STAFF SCREENINGTeachers must provide a background check before interacting with students. Hired staff and parent volunteers charged with overseeing students must be thoroughly vetted.Remit $25.00 OR submit your own report.HCHC requires evidence of a teaching...
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