19 Jan What Is The Difference Between a Homeschool Co-Op and a Tutorial?
What is a Homeschool Co-Op?
In the Murfreesboro homeschool community, a homeschool co-op is generally understood to be a parent-led organization where a group of parents agree to share the teaching and supervisory responsibilities on a group learning day. Many of these Murfreesboro homeschool co-ops meet in local churches and community centers. Classes are taught by parents, and all parents are typically expected to stay at the location to help in some capacity. Co-ops are generally very affordable since there are no paid employees or teachers, just volunteer parents. Reasonable fees may still be charged to cover expenses such as facility rental fees, class supplies, and insurance.
What is a Homeschool Tutorial?
A tutorial is a student “drop-off” option for learning where students are taught by hired tutors, often credentialed teachers or other experts on a subject. Tutorials meet anywhere from 1-4 days a week for group learning opportunities. Parents are not typically required to stay except for volunteer/helper days. Fees tend to be significantly higher because they include all the fees required for a co-op, as well as compensation for tutors.
A List of Homeschool Tutorials in Middle Tennessee
Murfreesboro homeschool resources abound, as evidenced by this comprehensive list of local homeschool tutorials and co-ops.
This list of local homeschool tutorials and co-ops comes from the Facebook group, Homeschooling in the ‘Boro. This group offers a place for Middle Tennessee homeschooling families to connect, share ideas and resources, and feel connected to other homeschool families.
Anderson Campus for Educational Excellence
Location: near Lascassas
Class Day(s): Mon-Thur (you choose number of days)
Grades: K-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Link: https://myacee.com
Description: Specializes in special needs students
Discipleship Tutorial
Location: Rutherford Blvd, Murfreesboro
Class Day(s): Tuesday
Grades: 5-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Link: https://www.discipleshiptutorial.com
Description: College-prep
Fusion Homeschooling
Location: First Cumberland Presbyterian, E Main St, Murfreesboro
Class Day(s): Thur, Fri (you choose number of days)
Grades: K-12
Religious Affiliation: Offers both Christian and secular classes Link: https://www.fusionhomeschooling.org
Heart Christian Academy
Location: Bethel Community Church, Murfreesboro
Class Day(s): Mon, Wed
Grades: Jr K-5
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Link: https://www.heartchristianacademy.org
Description: hybrid school
Jubilee Educational Services
Location: W McKnight Dr, Murfreesboro
Class Day(s): varies based on needs Grades: K-12
Religious Affiliation:
Link: https://jubileeed.com
Description: Specializes in special needs & learning differences. Offers private tutoring and drop-off tutorial.
Kingdom Ranch Academy
Location: Gateway Church, Shelbyville
Class Day(s): Tuesday
Grades: K-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Link: https://www.kingdomranchacademy.com
Lessons Worth Learning
Location: Micah’s House, Bradyville Pk, Murfreesboro
Class Day(s): Wed, Thur, Fri (you choose number of days)
Grades: K-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Link: http://www.lessonsworthlearning.org
Murfreesboro Homeschoolers Tutorial
Location: Briston Ct, Murfreesboro Class Day(s): Tue, Thur (Wed optional) Grades:
Religious Affiliation: Secular/Inclusive
Link: https://www.murfreesborohomeschoolers.com
PLA Christian Homeschool Tutorial (formerly Priest Lake Academy)
Location: Parkway Baptist Church, Smyrna
Class Day(s): Friday
Grades: Pre K-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian Link: https://priestlakeacademy.com
Roots Classical Tutorial
Location: Fosterville Baptist Church, Bell Buckle
Class Day(s): Monday
Grades: K-12
Religious Affiliation:
Link: https://www.rootsclassicaltutorial.org
Rutherford Tutorial Academy
Location: Murfreesboro
Class Day(s): Mondays Grades: 7-12
Religious Affiliation:
Link: https://www.rtaweb.net
Description: College-prep
Shepherd’s Heart Enrichment Tutorial
Location: Trinity UMC, Murfreesboro
Class Day(s): Mondays
Grades: K-8
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Link: https://www.shepherdshearttutorial.com
Theophany Academy Tutorial
Location: St. Elizabeth Orthodox Christian Church, Murfreesboro (Blackman/Stewarts Creek area) Class Day(s):
Grades: 7-12 (Co-op available for elementary grades)
Religious Affiliation: Orthodox Christian
Link: Contact Lara John Oliver (615)605-5395 or TheophanyAcademy@gmail.com
Veritas Classical School
Location: Triune UMC, Arrington (K-4); Christ Family Church, Nolensville (5-12)
Class Day(s): Tue, Thur
Grades: K-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian Link: https://www.veritasnashville.com
PARENT-LED HOMESCHOOL CO-OPS
322 Co-op
Location: Grace Church, Smyrna
Class Day(s): Friday
Grades: K-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Link: Contact Heather Henkel
Description: Traditional co op (parent stays and helps). Mix of academic and enrichment classes.
Abode (A Body of Devoted Educators)
Location: near Veterans Pkwy, Murfreesboro
Class Day(s): Monday
Grades: K-8
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077919091040
Classical Conversations
Location: Various locations in the area
Class Day(s): varies based on location chosen
Grades: K-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Link: https://classicalconversations.com
Description: Not a typical co-op, but it is grouped here because parents are involved in teaching.
Harvest Homeschool Co-op
Location: south Murfreesboro
Class Day(s): Thursday
Grades: K-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Link: stacykelley33@yahoo,com
Honeybee Christian Co-op
Location: Murfreesboro
Class Day(s): Friday
Grades: K-8
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Link: https://honeybeechristiancoop.wordpress.com
Theophany Academy Co-op
Location: St. Elizabeth Orthodox Christian Church, Murfreesboro (Blackman/Stewarts Creek area) Class Day(s):
Grades: Elementary
Religious Affiliation: Orthodox Christian
Link: Contact Lara John Oliver
Description: Theophany is a co-op/tutorial hybrid. Drop-off program available for age 10+ (middle & high school)
Village Co-op
Location: Murfreesboro
Class Day(s): Wednesday
Grades: K-12
Religious Affiliation: Secular/Inclusive
Link: https://www.villagecooptn.com
Description: Teachers are paid tutors, so fees may be a little higher than other co-ops.
Wild+Free Groups
Location: Woodbury or Nolensville
Class Day(s): varies (1-2/month)
Grades: all ages welcome
Religious Affiliation: Secular/Inclusive
Link: https://www.bewildandfree.org/
Description: Less formal than a typical co-op – more field trips, nature outings, etc.