Collaboration is one of the foundational aspects of Coram Deo Academy’s unique educational model at all three of its campuses in the DFW Metroplex. Most of the 1,700+ students are on campus just two to three days a week, while continuing their studies at home on the remaining days. Over the last 25 years, this format has proven not only to result in a greater love for learning, but also in better test grades, enhanced family relationships, and broader access to co-curriculars. 

CDA provides a carefully curated, classical curriculum for both on-campus days and at-home days, where the parent becomes the co-teacher alongside specially-trained faculty who provide the curriculum, instruction, and guidance along the way. This collaborative model allows parents to partner with CDA to accomplish an exceptional, well-rounded education with outlets that allow their student to grow successfully in mind, body, and soul. 

“One of the main reasons I love CDA and why our family chose this school in 2014 is because of the collaborative aspect. Specifically, my husband and I wanted more time with our kids! The collaborative distinctive of CDA rightly reinstates the parents as the primary educators in their child’s life the way God intended. It is a joy and a privilege to share my days with my children.” - Mrs. Kimberly Lee, parent and teacher

The collaborative model cultivates habits that can be seen even years down the road: the practice of time management, the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently, and finally the heightened communication skills between the triad of teacher, parent, and student. While some students may learn at home in a style that is similar to a classroom, others may finish their home day academics at a coffee shop, playground, or even a public museum. CDA’s university-like schedule leaves room for innovative methods within our timeless curriculum. Many parents and students discover creative and memorable ways to complete lessons.

“One thing that has worked well for my family is practicing spelling on windows instead of paper or whiteboard. The girls love getting to grab an Expo marker and practice. A lot of times we will make sentences or pictures to go with the word. I think it is just a break from the regular form of study and allows for increased imagination as well.” - Tristen Wilson, parent

Mrs. Wilson says another benefit of the collaborative model is the freedom for increased physical activity. “I have a child who needs to move! When she was in kindergarten, sitting and reviewing ABC’s or counting by 5’s was very difficult. Instead, we would jump rope or roll a ball back and forth as we counted. The extra movement really helped, and it was fun!”

Thanks to the flexibility of home days, one alumni family discovered that their daughter was able to benefit from an additional eight hours of sleep each week, even with late night practices for club sports. Additionally, their daughter used the skills she attained while at CDA to easily handle the challenges of university academics while playing a college sport. Other alumni also share that the advantages of CDA’s collaborative model extend well past graduation, resulting in closer connections with their parents even after they leave home.

Deeper connections, richer learning, more robust access to fine arts, athletics, STEM, and other activities are all part of the CDA experience. It’s this effective partnership of parent, child, and teacher—with faith in Christ Jesus as the lead—that allows CDA to successfully fulfill the three “C’s” of their school program: Christian, Classical, and Collaborative.