The Collaborative Model
Collaborative Education
Coram Deo Academy offers a true partnership with parents through our collaborative university schedule. In this model, parents actively instill biblical truth and guide their child’s growth in both academics and faith. This partnership strengthens family bonds, creates meaningful time together, and supports parents in answering God’s call to train their children.
Parents often wonder how they can support their student’s learning without expertise in every subject. At CDA, our expert faculty introduces new concepts in the classroom, while parents reinforce mastery at home using the assignment sheets, resources, and tools we provide. This collaboration ensures parents can lead at-home learning with confidence.
At School:
- Classroom Learning: New concepts are taught by expert teachers
- Assessments: Classwork, exams, standardized achievement tests, PSAT, and Advanced Placement exams are offered
- Skill Building: Public speaking, debate, choral singing, hands-on labs, and math discourse
- Social: Enjoy time interacting with peers
- Enrichment: Parents have the option of enrolling students in our robust Fine Arts, Athletics, and elective courses
At Home:
- Discipleship: The whole family engages together daily in Scripture, prayer, and rhythms of worship
- Assignments: Parents help students complete drills, assignments, and practice for mastery
- Study: Prepare for assessments
- Practice: Prepare for recitations, speeches, and debates
- Family Time: Enjoy time learning and bonding!
The Parent's Role in At-Home Learning
As students grow, the parent’s role in at-home learning evolves. Explore the information below to see how parents partner in each stage of learning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I manage the collaborative model when I have younger children at home?
You are not alone! Many families here have children at home who are not yet school age. Families have handled this in various ways over the years. Many of our younger siblings enjoy “school time” with their older CDA siblings and imitate their behavior. We have a parent support group run by CDA parent volunteers who are available to help guide you throughout your first school year.
I don't have a teaching background? How can I be successful in the Collaborative model?
Most of our parents do not have education degrees! Selection of curriculum, teaching new concepts and assessments are all provided by professional educators. On home days, parents provide age-appropriate supervision and help the student stay on task with assignments, study for assessments and prepare for speeches, debates, etc.
How does CDA help families who transition from homeschool, public, or private school?
We have new students every year. Most of our incoming students have not come from a Collaborative school or a classical education background.
Each campus has programs to help new families acclimate to CDA and connect with a 'mentor' family if desired. New Parent Coffees and additional sessions during Orientation also equip new families. We all were a new family at one point! Our families are friendly and happy to answer any questions you may have.
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