NOTE: We are currently restructuring our Co-op Membership and Classes. Classes will be available for purchase again in June. Thank you for your patience!
Have you ever wished for a community co-op offering encouragement and expert advice? What about Charlotte Mason classes taught by Charlotte Mason experts? YES PLEASE!
Charlotte Mason Online Classes for students and Live Zoom Meetings for Moms within a uniquely Charlotte Mason “Your Way” Community!
That’s The Charlotte Mason Co-op!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE CHARLOTTE MASON CO-OP?
> Encouragement & Support – We are your people! CM moms and CM experts with the “CM Your Way” attitude – it’s a community full of encouragement and support to do things “your way.” Everyone is welcome in this “no judgment / no pressure” zone!
> Office Hours – Have questions about homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason method? Pop in to Office Hours with Rachel, owner of A Charlotte Mason Plenary! It’s an “ask me anything” live Zoom meeting. See the schedule here.
> Forum community – you get access to a private Forum where you can form friendships and get advice 24/7.
> “Co-op Gatherings” each month – live zoom meetings where we can chat, laugh, and get to know each other – with Q&A sessions where you can ask our CM Experts questions!
> Instant access to past “Co-op Gatherings” recordings – see all the past recordings in our Gatherings Course here
> Guest Speakers – live zoom meetings with special guests
> Current Study: Home Education, Volume 1, by Charlotte Mason – we will be reading Home Education together and discussing it via live zoom meetings until we finish the book! See the Volume 1 Book Club schedule here and previous meetings here.
> Discounts on CMP products and merchandise – get 10% off the following CMP Products:
- CM Your Way Form Guides
- Special Needs Developmental Guide
- CM Annotated Volumes
- Volume 6 Course
- CMP Merchandise
Cost: Only $10 per month for the entire family!
One-Time Sign-Up Fee: $10
CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR SPRING 2023
– REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN –
We offer three types of classes:
- Live Classes – Current Semester: These classes meet live via Zoom with the instructor. The schedule for classes falls within the dates of the current semester.
- Pre-recorded Classes – Current Semester: These classes are pre-recorded and you go at your own pace. Your access to the course is limited to the dates of the current semester.
- Pre-recorded Classes – Evergreen Semester: You can start an evergreen class at any time! These classes are pre-recorded and you go at your own pace. You will have access to the course for 5 months (150 days) from the date of purchase.
LIVE CLASSES: SPRING 2023 SEMESTER
See all the Live classes for this semester here >>>
- Building Reading & Spelling Skills
- Teens Practicum for Executive Functioning Skills
- Plutarch for Teens
- Handicrafts: Leatherworking
- Jewish Cultural History
- Middle School Science
- Nature Study: Field Notes Friday
>> Spring 2023 Schedule for The Charlotte Mason Co-op <<
PRE-RECORDED CLASSES: SPRING 2023 SEMESTER
See all the pre-recorded classes available for the current semester here >>>
- Flip Flop Spanish Verde
- Flip Flop Spanish Azul
- Flip Flop Spanish Rojo
- Field Notes Friday Nature Study Classes
- Fun with Solfa & Composers (Verdi)
- Fun with Solfa & Composers (Grieg)
PRE-RECORDED CLASSES: EVERGREEN SEMESTER
See all the pre-recorded evergreen classes available here >>>
- Building Narration Skills: One Picture at a Time
- Executive Functioning / Study Skills for Teens
- Plutarch for Teens: Romulus
- Plutarch for Teens: Publicola
- Plutarch for Teens: Pericles
- Intro to Woodworking
- Family Yoga Fun
- Yoga for Mental Health
- Picture Study & Folksongs: NC Wyeth
- Handicrafts: Fun with Fats!
- Introduction to Hebrew
- Intentional Health with Garden Herbs for Moms Only
- Intentional Health with Garden Herbs for Moms Only
- Wildflower Wonder
- The Wonder of Backyard Plants
- The Art of Artemis – Herbalism for Emerging Young Women
- Herbal Allies for Women
WHO ARE THE CM EXPERTS / TEACHERS?
- Rachel Lebowitz – Owner of A Charlotte Mason Plenary
- Amy Bodkin, EdS – Special Needs Consultant at A Charlotte Mason Plenary
- Suzanne Gose – Owner / Creator of Flip-Flop Spanish
- RaeAnna Goss – Owner / Creator of the Composer Study Companion & Solfa Sofa
- Jacky & Stephen Souders – Owners of MY TEK LAB
- Lari Jo Edwards– Scientist, Naturalist, founder of Your Inner Naturalist; Science Education Specialist at A Charlotte Mason Plenary
- Lynne Moore – Reading Comprehension & Dyslexia Specialist
- Sarah Collins – Occupational Therapist and founder of the HomeschoolOT
- Stacie Satery – Herbalist; Founder of Intentional Health
HOW ONLINE CLASSES WORK:
We have three types of classes:
- Live Classes – Current Semester: These classes meet live via Zoom with the instructor. The schedule for classes falls within the dates of the current semester.
- Pre-recorded Classes – Current Semester: These classes are pre-recorded and you go at your own pace. Your access to the course is limited to the dates of the current semester.
- Pre-recorded Classes – Evergreen Semester: You can start an evergreen class at any time! These classes are pre-recorded and you go at your own pace. You will have access to the course for 5 months (150 days) from the date of purchase.
All online classes, whether Live or Pre-recorded, offer access to the class forum where you can interact with the instructor.
You must be a member of The Charlotte Mason Co-op to register for classes.
Co-op Members enjoy many other benefits including:
- Discounted prices on many CMP products
- Full access to the Private Co-op Area of the Forum
- Co-op “Gatherings” that include Mom’s Afternoon Tea, CM Study Sessions, Homeschool Planning Sessions, Book Clubs, etc. (see list at the top of this page)
When you register for a class and/or the co-op, you will be required to take the following steps:
- Fill out a Registration Form – your account status will be pending until your Registration Form has been received and approved. Please note that, after checkout, you will receive an email from support @ cmplenary.com with the link to fill out the Registration Form.
- Join the Forum – you can find the forum here: cmplenary.com/community
Register today! We’d love to have you join us!
PLEASE READ: YOUR PRIVACY & SECURITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
- In order to provide a secure online space, the Forum and Co-op have extra security features to protect your family. When you join the co-op, you will receive an email with a link to fill out a Co-op Registration Form to verify your identity as a homeschooling family.
- Your Membership will remain pending until your information can be verified. You will not be able to access the Forum or be allowed to register for classes until your Membership has been approved.
- Please allow 2-4 days for the approval process. Once approved, you may register for classes.
- As a participant in The Charlotte Mason Co-op Membership, you will be required to read and agree to the rules stated within The Charlotte Mason Co-op Handbook. Any violation of the rules within the Handbook is grounds for removal from The Charlotte Mason Co-op.
ONLINE CLASSES & MEMBERSHIP POLICY
Members of The Charlotte Mason Co-op will be required to fill out and submit a Registration Form and must read and agree to the rules stated within The Charlotte Mason Online Classes Handbook. All Members’ status will be pending until they are approved and admitted to the Forum and any classes. Any violation of the rules within the Handbook is grounds for removal from The Charlotte Mason Co-op, the Forum, and all classes. A Charlotte Mason Plenary LLC reserves the right to deny access to classes, the forum, and any memberships to anyone at our sole discretion. Cancellations / non-payments of your monthly Co-op Membership fee will automatically unenroll you in any classes for which you registered. No refunds will be given for co-op fees or class registration fees. No refunds will be offered for classes lost due to cancellation or non-payment of your Membership. You can view our full Refund Policy here.
Shelly Ann Edge McDonald –
My family has loved the co-op membership! The mom gatherings have been so helpful. And my student has loved every class she’s taken. I recommend the membership!
Meredith Zuppo –
My children have loved the CM Plenary co-op and so have I. The variety of options in classes not only in content but the way in which to access them has made a huge difference. I have one daughter who loves live zoom calls and connecting with other kids in real-time and another who is shy and does not want to take part in live classes and she has enjoyed the pre-recorded classes. The fact that there are classes adapted for special needs is amazing too, as we have a variety of those considerations as well.
I have also loved the connection with other homeschooling moms, especially those utilizing the Charlotte Mason method. It has been a win-win for our entire family. Thank you Rachel and Amy for creating such a positive community for all!
Elizabeth Eno –
Thank you so much for putting this Charlotte Mason Plenary Co-op together!!
It’s exactly what is needed in a time when homeschooling families need support and help, especially in certain subjects, but can’t find it locally.
Also, the Co-op provides a community for moms to vent, share, process and just be with others who are in a very similar life stage.
The plethora of classes available and the expertise of the teachers makes this an easy opportunity to invest in, knowing our children are getting solid and engaging lessons.
I also think a side benefit is providing a way for kids to see/meet other kids and “socialize” without the negative side of social gatherings.
Thank you to the teachers and Rachel for all your work on this and being readily available and helpful. What a gift you have given to homeschooling families!
Deedrya Lopez –
Love love this co-op! The classes are so great, the teachers are great! It’s been awesome getting back into connecting with our co-op people. It’s helped us get back into the classes we use to have with our in person co op. This co op is just a breath of fresh air that we needed! I love that if we miss a class, we have access to go back and watch the class we missed. That was such a great help for me this past semester. There are just so many cool things available for us moms to help with our homeschool experience. Thank you Rachel and all the other teachers for putting this together and helping our homeschooling!
Ahava Manning –
The CM Plenary Co-op has been a great way for my children to connect with others and learn, while being at home. It has also been nice for me, as I have enjoyed time with other moms, as zoom is being utilized to connect for moms as well. Thank you, Rachel and Amy and all of the teachers! You are making a difference in our homeschooling experience in every good way!