Welcome!
Thank you for proposing to voluntarily lead a class or social group in the GHF Virtual Co-Op!  The steps include the following:

  • Please complete and submit this process by no later than December 20, 2023.  Earlier entries have first priority.
  • The Co-Op moderator team will quickly review your proposal and provide you with either an acceptance or a proposal to modify, based on GHF's mission or foreseeable needs. 
  • The moderator team will then work with you to schedule your class or social groups, set up your Co-Op google classroom, and access zoom links.  
  • If you request a co-teacher or co-lead, we will help you find a partner in the Mighty Networks space.  We encourage you to work with your partner with goals, management, and content.  
  • Lead teachers are responsible for their own curriculum or learning plans.  To ensure classes are as financially accessible as possible, we ask teachers to list student supply needs before class enrollments.  The Co-Op discourages required curriculum purchases, providing Google Classroom to share handouts.   GHF is not able to make teacher reimbursements, and teachers may not collect any fees.  Teachers are also solely responsible for any copyright or trademark when sharing documents or images with families.
  • Social groups are similar in format to classes, and will generally run for 5 or 10 week sessions (unless leading a significant all-community event, such as a science fair).  
  • As a condition of participating in the Co-Op, you expressly acknowledge that GHF will record all sessions for student safety protection. 
The GHF volunteer moderators are here to support your teaching.  Please reach out at co-op@ghflearners.org if you have any questions, thoughts, or concerns.       

We look forward to this new adventure together! 
Email *
Full Legal Name of Participating Adult(s) *
Email: *
Address:
Phone Number: *
What is your time zone? *
Name of Proposed Course, Social Group, or Event: *
Subject Area of Proposed Course, Social Group, or Event: *
Grade level of proposed course, assuming "gifted" or "honors" content at that grade level.  (We encourage multi-grade levels.)   *
Required
Would this course be appropriate for younger learners learning at this grade level? *
Number of weekly 50-minute classes provided in this course/social group: *
Course Prerequisites for Learners (this will be copied and shared with families once approved):
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Course At-Home Supply Lists for Learners (Please try to keep costs as low as possible and avoid links where appropriate... this will be copied and shared with families once approved)  *
Homework Expectations: *
Detailed Class Description (broken down into weeks, if possible...  (this will be copied and shared with families once approved)  ) *
Grading Expectations (The Co-Op does discourage grading unless necessary.) *
Spring classes and social groups may be led at more flexible times, including evenings and weekends.  Please be mindful that we would like to make offerings available across time zones, and highly encourage classes to take place between 11am EST and 8pm EST.    Please list at least 3 specific blocks of time when your course/group could take place, beginning with your top preference.
Any other information: *
Would you be interested in helping to co-lead a virtual end of year event, such as a science fair, literature event, or other co-op wide event?  If yes, please provide any ideas you may have. *
If this is your first Co-op proposal, please summarize any teaching or homeschool experience and/or experience with gifted/2e learners. *
If this is your first Co-op proposal, please provide the names, emails, and phone numbers of two (non-related) adults who recommend you in this capacity as a virtual youth educator. *
By submitting this application, you expressly acknowledge and consent to the following:
  • I, the undersigned, understand and acknowledge that all teaching, assisting, and other participating in the Co-Op is completely voluntary and without wages or other compensation.   
  • I acknowledge that neither this course content, materials I share, or any information provided in conjunction with this course are copyright protected or otherwise have rights that impede on its use.  I understand that GHF is in no way responsible for third party use of any materials or information that is shared in conjunction with this course. 
  • I understand GHF’s mission and Co-Op Guidelines and Expectations and fully agree to follow them when teaching and/or participating in Co-op communications. 
  • I acknowledge that all Co-Op courses will be recorded for safety purposes, and such recordings are the sole property of GHF.  No recordings shall be shared with any third party without written GHF approval. I acknowledge that a GHF-sponsored criminal background check will be run prior to my Co-op participation.  
  • I agree to work together in positive collaboration with the GHF moderators (ie modifying courses, providing timely communications) to provide the best possible experience for all Co-op families.  
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