Updated 2025-12-14

Liberated Learners Starters Program

Since 2013, Liberated Learners has been supporting people to start self-directed learning centers in their own communities. Our Starters Program will take you through an in-depth planning process where you will create a blueprint for your vision.
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Description

The Liberated Learners Starters Program is for those who are seriously considering opening a self-directed education center. At the end of the program, you’ll have a fully developed plan to create your center, expert feedback and suggestions from Liberated Learners staff, and next steps to take to see your vision become a reality.

The core of the Starter Program is a planning document that Starters complete. During the online sessions, the Starter will meet with Liberated Learners staff to go through a section of the planning document, discuss any questions that come up and receive feedback. The overall cost of the program is $1,800, broken into two payments of $900. If you plan to create a program in FL, AZ, or NH Liberated Learners received a grant to waive the fees. Meetings take place online from 7-9pm Eastern. If you want to participate, but the timing of the meetings is prohibitive, please be in touch.

STRUCTURE AND PRICING

  • First payment of $900 due
  • Session 1 – Introductions, Timelines, Focus
  • Session 2 – Mission and Vision
  • Session 3 – Marketing and Outreach
  • Session 4 – Location and Space
  • Second payment of $900 due
  • Session 5 – Budget and Business Basics
  • Session 6 – Staffing and Admin Systems
  • Session 7 – The Day-to-Day Program
  • Session 8 – Wrapping Up, Next Steps, Things to Focus On

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