Academics

Where Academic rigor meets liberatory learning!

Welcome to Homeschool EmpowerED's online community-led co-op and learning center. Our curriculum and learning experiences are centered on Flourish Pathways™, a revolutionary learning framework centered on gamification, digital connectivity, and project-based exploration.

Meet the Homeschool EmpowerED learning network!

Our online learning community is one part chat, one part on-demand learning, one part homework portal, and one part live sessions hub. All fun! 

A safe space for parents, learners, mentors, and instructors can all meet to share ideas, make connections, and learn together. 

Each year, community members cast their votes to help us decide what classes, clubs, and mentoring circles are offered and when, giving learners and parents full control over where their learning takes them! 

The Flourish Pathways Framework Supports Life-Long Learning and Discovery

Our method for education is easy, instead of simply creating online content, we believe in create experiences that center four distinct elements of learning that keep it relevant, exciting, and effective for any age and any subject. 

The Flourish Pathways Framework Has Three Distinct, Customizable Learning Paths

We believe learning should be a customizable experience tailored to the needs of the individual learner. We have created three distinct learning pathways within the Flourish Pathways method: the Gamer, the Builder, and the Strategist. Each learner is assigned a pathway based on a variety of activities, interviews, and learning challenges and given specialized support and learning coursework for each one. 

FAQ

Is this programming done solely online, what about screen time?

We believe learning can be wonderful when done online, but unlike virtual schools, we don't support a full 4-8 hour day online. Instead, we support a well-rounded academic schedule that combines online academic learning with digital networking, in-person service learning activities, and hands-on experiences (like field trips to museums, libraries, historical parks, etc.). We believe screen time is best determined by the parent, so each learning experience is crafted to minimize screen time and be ala carte. We also include non-digital activities in almost all our learning experiences, including worksheets, outdoor activities, and art projects. 

Which grades does this program serve?

Our learning pathways are grade agnostic, so we don't group students by grade levels but rather by competency levels and coursework expectations. Thus, K-5th graders will typically learn together, as will 6-12th graders. Sometimes, we even have classes that include K-8th graders or all grades. It's up to parents to decide which group their students will do best in, and it's okay to try out both!

What should I expect?