Good morning from a snowy and frozen DFW ❄️ My name is Silviya, and I am so grateful to be part of this group. To be honest, it took me some courage to finally introduce myself. I am in the very beginning stages of opening a small microschool for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. I recently created a Facebook business page and am planning to send a survey to local community groups to better understand interest and needs in the area. One of my biggest questions right now is this: Should I register the microschool as a private school so families can apply for Texas School Choice funding once it launches? If anyone has experience in this area, I would greatly appreciate any advice you could share. I would truly appreciate any insights or experiences you are willing to share - I am really thankful to learn from you all.

Would love to know where everyone is at! Please comment your biggest “stuck” point too if you feel comfortable to share! We would love to help you get unstuck!

Running a microschool isn’t hard because of the kids. It’s hard because of the operations. Enrollment tracking Parent communication Schedules and systems ESA and funding logistics Policies, forms, onboarding All the tiny things that quietly eat your time Most founders end up doing this alone, figuring it out as they go, reinventing systems that already exist somewhere. That’s exactly why I started the Microschool Ops Collective. This is a space for founders who want: • Simple systems that actually work • Templates and playbooks you can use immediately • Weekly structure and accountability • Practical help, not theory • A community of people building real programs, not just talking about it Inside, I share the exact operational tools, workflows, and checklists I’ve used building programs, supporting founders nationwide, and running my own microschool. If you’re in the stage where the vision is clear but the day-to-day systems feel messy or overwhelming, this is for you. You don’t have to run your school alone. If you’re curious, you can take a look here: https://microschool-ops-rlq1rpu.gamma.site/

Welcome. I’m really glad you’re here. Microschool Founder Grove is a grounded space for current and future microschool founders who want clarity, real systems, and support without hype, pressure, or gatekeeping. How to use this community: • Introduce yourself in the thread below • Ask real questions (no need to have it all figured out) • Share what’s working and what’s hard • Search before posting, but don’t overthink it Who this space is for: • Curious educators exploring microschools • Founders in the planning or launch phase • School leaders refining systems and sustainability Community norms: • Be honest and respectful • No spam or hard selling • Share from lived experience when possible This Grove is about steady growth, aligned leadership, and building schools that work for real families and real humans. Drop your intro below: • Location • Stage (dreaming, planning, running) • One question or focus right now 🌱 I’ll be sharing prompts, tools, and practical guidance as we grow together. — Heather

Hi founders 🤍 Quick reminder that Q&A is tonight at 7:00pm EST. I’m really looking forward to connecting and hearing where you’re at. I also want to name something I’m seeing a lot right now, especially from folks aiming for August or Fall openings. Many of you are so close, but self-doubt, overwhelm, or the weight of everything happening in the world is slowing things down. That doesn’t mean you’re behind. It usually means you care. Because of that, I’ve kept my support intentionally low-barrier and flexible, so getting help doesn’t require big commitments or perfect readiness. Ways to work with me (outside of Skool) https://calendly.com/consulting-with-heather/microschool_consulting 30-Minute Clarity Call – $77 Great if you need help deciding next steps, pressure-testing an idea, or getting unstuck on one specific thing. Monthly Support (cancel anytime): • Starter, $150 – 3 calls/month • Growth, $225 – 4 calls/month + 3 text questions (most popular for active launchers) • Full Support, $325 – weekly calls + 6 text support questions + templates/resources This is for founders who want real guidance, honest feedback, and help focusing on what actually matters right now, not hype or hustle. Prefer DIY? I also have playbooks for founders who want to move at their own pace: • Microschool Checklist – step-by-step setup clarity https://microschoolmama.gumroad.com/l/xsomn • Microschool 101 Starter – big-picture foundation + practical decisions https://microschoolmama.gumroad.com/l/vwiit They’re designed to reduce overwhelm and help you take action without reinventing the wheel. No pressure, no gatekeeping. Start where you are. If you’re feeling wobbly, bring it to Q&A tonight. If you want one-on-one support, you can book anytime. If all you can do right now is listen, that counts too. You’re not doing this alone 🖤