All articles about District of Columbia Micro-School & Pod Kit.
DC Facebook groups mix Maryland and Virginia law into DC advice. HSLDA covers individual homeschooling, not microschool formation. Here are better options for DC microschool legal structure.
Diplomatic, embassy, and international families in DC face unique microschool challenges — visa status, multilingual curriculum, and OSSE compliance. Here's the best setup resource.
DC private schools cost $30,000–$60,000/year. Compare the microschool, learning pod, and co-op alternatives that deliver small-group learning at a fraction of the price.
Compare the cost, scope, and outcomes of using a DC microschool starter guide versus hiring an education attorney to set up your learning pod legally.
Build an independent microschool in Washington DC without Prenda, KaiPod, or Acton franchise costs. Legal compliance, hiring, budgets — the full independent route.
How to run portfolio-based assessment in a DC microschool — what OSSE requires, how to use Homeschool Planet and Google Classroom, and what to include in each portfolio.
Starting a learning pod in Washington DC requires OSSE compliance, zoning awareness, and a solid parent agreement. Here's what to do first.
Learn how to legally start a microschool in Washington DC — OSSE compliance, zoning rules, hiring, and financial structure for DC families.
Can you run a microschool from your home in DC? Here's what zoning law allows — Child Development Home rules, 9-child limit, townhouse vs apartment, and permits needed.
Should your DC microschool teacher be a 1099 contractor or W2 employee? Here's what DC law requires and how to handle payroll correctly.
Practical strategies for finding families for a DC microschool — enrollment marketing, open houses, DC urban parent networks, and community outreach.
How to hire a microschool teacher in DC — realistic salary ranges, what qualifications matter, where to find candidates, and how to structure the hiring process.
Explore DC microschool funding options: Vela grants, OSP vouchers, education savings accounts, tuition structures, and per-student cost benchmarks.
How DC pandemic pod families can formalize into a compliant microschool — OSSE filings, legal structure, parent agreements, and what changes when you make it permanent.
Where DC families are building microschools and learning pods — neighborhood by neighborhood, from Ward 3 Chevy Chase to Capitol Hill to Petworth.
DC private school tuition averages $28,281 — with elite schools charging over $55,000. Here's what a micro-school costs by comparison.
When does a DC microschool need to register as a private school or Child Development Center? Here's the threshold, the process, and what it costs.
Navigate DC microschool zoning laws, home occupation permits, certificates of occupancy, BZA exceptions, and fire code rules before you open your doors.
What to include in a DC microschool parent agreement, facilitator contract, and cost-sharing agreement — and why informal handshakes don't protect anyone.
Running a DC microschool for middle and high school students — dual enrollment barriers, college prep, transcripts, OSSE compliance, and the UDC exclusion.
The complete guide to free DC homeschool field trips and resources — Smithsonian Learning Lab, National Archives, Library of Congress, Kennedy Center, and more.
Comparing LLC, nonprofit 501c3, and sole proprietor structures for a DC microschool — tax implications, unincorporated business franchise tax, and more.
DC background check requirements for microschool teachers — MPD fingerprinting, CFSA child protection register, sex offender registry, and TB screening explained.
Step-by-step guide to withdrawing your child from DCPS or a DC charter school mid-year or at any time — withdrawal letter requirements, OSSE notification, and avoiding truancy issues.
How to set up a DC homeschool preschool pod or kindergarten microschool — OSSE requirements, PK3/PK4 options, Child Development Home rules, and age-appropriate structure.
How homeschooled students in DC gain admission to Georgetown, Howard, GWU, and American University — transcripts, AP exams, SAT/ACT prep, and what each school requires.
How DC diplomatic, expat, and bilingual families are building language immersion pods — and how to structure one legally under DC homeschool law.
Stuck on the MySchoolDC waitlist? Here's a practical action plan for DC families — including the microschool and learning pod path.
How DC parents are building microschools and learning pods for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and 2E kids — and what you lose and gain when leaving DCPS.
Safety requirements for a DC microschool — fire safety codes, background check mandates, sex offender registry clearance, emergency plans, and insurance requirements.
Compare the top microschool curriculum approaches — Montessori, STEM, classical, Waldorf, project-based, and self-directed — and choose the right fit for your pod.
DC homeschool burnout is real — especially for solo parents teaching full-time in tight urban spaces. Here's what causes it and how a microschool pod helps.
Compare DC microschool space options — running a pod in an apartment, renting church space, community centers, and what the zoning rules say about each.
Build a DC microschool daily schedule that satisfies OSSE portfolio requirements — sample structures for full-time, hybrid, and part-time pods with attendance tracking guidance.
Compare LLC and 501c3 nonprofit structures for a DC microschool or learning pod — tax implications, liability protection, OSP eligibility, and what most pods actually choose.
What microschool insurance you need in DC — general liability, abuse coverage, workers' comp, and how liability waivers actually hold up in DC courts.
A realistic DC microschool budget breakdown — educator salary, facility, curriculum, and what cost per family actually looks like compared to private school tuition.
Find DC homeschool extracurriculars, arts and music programs, DPR activities, Kids Ride Free transit, and homeschool convention options for DC families.
Acton Academy's Foggy Bottom campus closed in 2023. Compare Prenda, KaiPod, and other DC microschool franchise alternatives — and what the independent pod route actually costs.
How DC microschools and learning pods address socialization, social skills development, and enrichment opportunities in an urban environment.