76: Homeschool Outsourcing Made Simple for Busy Moms, with Cassie Olguin

As a homeschool mom of three and a Partnerships Specialist at Outschool, Cassie Olguin knows firsthand the power of flexible, personalized learning. She shares her journey into homeschooling, how she’s utilized a variety of resources to customize her kids’ education and how you can use Outschool.com to do the same.

Cassie’s Journey into Homeschooling

Cassie’s recalls that she was a high-achieving student who excelled in traditional school, but she noticed the public school system wasn’t meeting the needs of all students because she saw her neurodivergent sister struggle and be negatively labeled.

Fast-forward to when Cassie had children of her own, and after sending her oldest child to public school for kindergarten, Cassie’s concerns deepened when her daughter experienced bullying. At that point, she began questioning the system further.

Luckily, a new connection with a supportive homeschooling community soon opened her eyes to the possibilities of homeschooling, which could be tailored to her family’s needs. She and her family made the leap to homeschooling, utilizing California’s homeschool charter system.

Their decision has led to a fulfilling journey, with Cassie's twins, now 12, having experienced nothing but homeschooling. "We’ve tried different curricula over the years to create a flexible, personalized approach to education that suits our family’s needs," she explained.

The Benefits of Homeschool Outsourcing

Cassie advocates for giving young children space to play and explore without the pressure of structured academics. "Making mistakes with curriculum is part of the process," she reassures parents. It’s about building confidence and fostering meaningful learning, which is a philosophy she carries into her work at Outschool.

Cassie sheds light on how this platform is revolutionizing education. Outschool serves learners ages 3 to 18 and offers a variety of classes that fit every child’s unique needs. "Outschool’s flexibility allows parents to choose classes that align with their values and their kids’ interests," Cassie shared. From quick enrichment classes to full academic courses, Outschool offers everything from coding and history to math through Minecraft and even civics taught through fairy tales.

Using Outschool.com to Outsource

For parents like Cassie, utilizing Outschool is a perfect way to outsource teaching in a safe, vetted way. And, of course, it's also a great way to customize your children’s learning experience.

1. Unique Class Offerings - The Outschool platform allows families to connect with independent, vetted teachers who design interactive, engaging, and creative classes. Cassie shared her daughter’s excitement after completing a coding class, and how another daughter loved the weekly tea party class where they discussed American Girl dolls and historical periods. "It’s a fantastic way to learn while having fun," she said.
2. Pricing - Outschool's pricing structure offers affordable options with weekly payment plans, making education more accessible for families with multiple children or specific educational goals. Plus, Outschool is an approved vendor for charter schools in several states, including California and Alaska, and accepts ESA funds in states like Florida and Arizona.
3. Group Classes - For families involved in co-ops or micro-schools, Outschool offers custom classes that can cater to specific group needs, including unique language offerings like Mandarin or German. Cassie’s favorite project was helping create an eighth-grade language sampler class, where students rotated through different languages every six weeks.

Try Outschool Today! (with a discount! 🤑)

💡Outschool.com 

If you’re ready to explore the possibilities Outschool offers, I’ve got you covered! Check out my page on Outschool.com where I’ve highlighted some of my favorite classes…it’s perfect for getting started.

But don’t stop there - search your child’s unique interests and passions! Whether they’re into coding, creative writing, art, or even tea parties with a historical twist, Outschool has something for every learning style, interest, and academic goal.

👉🏾And here’s the best part: if it’s your first Outschool class, you can save $20, thanks to Cassie and our friends at Outschool! Simply click here to get to my class page, and start your Outschool journey!

I can’t wait to hear about the classes you discover and the adventures your child embarks on. Happy learning!

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