FREE COURSE • SELF-PACED
Could a microschool be your next adventure?
What if kids loved learning again? What if school could be more personal, more joyful, and built around what each child needs to thrive?
Microschool Basics is a free, self-paced course that helps you explore whether starting a microschool is the right path for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
A clear-eyed look at the founder's path.
You don’t need to have all the answers before you begin. Just bring your curiosity.
Understand the microschool model
Learn what microschools are, how they work, and what makes them different from traditional schools.
Explore what it takes to start one
Get a realistic look at the work involved, from developing your vision to understanding your community.
Discover whether there's a need
Explore your community, talk with potential families, and gather information that can shape your vision.
Decide your next step
By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of what starting a microschool could look like for you.
WHAT'S INSIDE
Five modules that build on each other.
1. What is a microschool?
Definitions, models, and what KaiPod Catalyst supports.
6 LESSONS
2. Define Your Direction
Craft a founder statement that holds up under pressure.
6 LESSONS
3. Your Community
Run a real community survey to test demand for your school.
5 LESSONS
4. The Practical Pieces
Think through your location and walk through a financial model
4 LESSONS
5. Let's Talk Catalyst!
Build your readiness packet and map your next steps.
2 LESSONS
WHO IT'S FOR
A great starting point if you…
Your microschool journey could start here.
Bring your curiosity and an open mind. We’ll take it from there — and when you’re ready, revisit the Founder Assessment to see how far you’ve come.