“Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children's children— how on the day that you stood before the Lord your God at Horeb, the Lord said to me, ‘Gather the people to me, that I may let them hear my words, so that they may learn to fear me all the days that they live on the earth, and that they may teach their children so.’"   -- Deuteronomy 4:9-10

God has entrusted parents with the responsibility for teaching their children.  We believe this is one of the most important acts of service you can perform in His kingdom.  We believe parents are the primary decision-makers in their children's education, but we also believe parents do not have to teach in isolation.  Part of being a good teacher is bringing various resources to bare on your children's education.  PLANT, Inc. wants to help you do that.

Plant, Inc. is not a school and it is not a co-op, we provide administrative services to teachers. 

The best analogy we have is that of the antique mall where you can visit one place to buy from multiple people.  PLANT is like an antique mall for education where you can find teachers, tutors, coaches and mentors in one place.  This benefits you by creating a centralized place to find and register for classes.  We feel this is the best way to ensure that the parent maintains control of educational choices and the teacher is afforded independence in creating an interesting and loving learning environment.  However, it is important that parents understand their role in this model.  We do not screen or endorse the teachers nor is there staff on site to oversee the safety of your children to an from classes, therefore parents should thoroughly investigate teachers before you hire them to teach your student and should deliver them into the care of those teachers at class time.

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How It Works

1. Find resources to support your parent led education in our Resource Directory. 
2. Or find a class in our class catalog.  Be sure to click on the class to see all available sections and locations.
3. ​Contact the teacher and 'interview' them before you hire them.  
4. Research the class and review parent testimonials.
5. Once you are comfortable with the teacher, register for the class through the registration system.* 
6. Share the class with friends to ensure the minimum enrollment is met.
7. At the completion of the class provide a testimonial for other parents.

If you still have questions visit our Frequently Ask Questions page.

*Note: In the registration system, you have the option to add your student's e-mail address to their registration.  Unless your student is old enough and responsible enough to receive correspondence from the teacher regarding important notices such as class cancellations etc.  We recommend that you put your own e-mail here.

What you Need to Know

• PLANT, Inc. has one part-time staff intern.  Otherwise, we are all volunteers who do this because we want to see more members of the community offering learning opportunities for our school-aged children.
• Classes are held at a location we rent on behalf of the teachers. There is no oversight at these locations.  Please walk your children in to meet their teachers and maintain communication with the teacher in whom you are entrusting your child.
• Classes may also be held at other locations arranged by the teacher including their homes.  Similar precautions should be taken.
• Teachers don't work for PLANT, Inc. they work for YOU!  Take steps to manage this relationship just as you would anyone you hire.
• Whether or not a class is held depends largely on parents in the class recruiting others to join them.  Please do your part to help form classes by sharing e-mails and or through social media those classes your student is registered for.

Pricing, Payments, Deadlines and Refunds

PLANT, Inc. fees are equal to 10% of the class price plus a location fee.  PLANT, Inc fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Class prices are set by the teachers.  Parents are required to pay a deposit (usually equal to the PLANT, Inc. fee) to secure their registration in a class. 

Determination of whether to hold a class will be made one week prior to the class unless otherwise stated.  Please register and pay prior to this to ensure a class is held.

If a teacher cancels a class for low enrollment, parents may receive a family credit equal to the deposit amount to use toward another class.  Amounts in excess of the deposit will be refunded to the credit card on file. 

Once a class is 'confirmed' ,  refunds of the remaining class fee are at the teacher's discretion.

Payment plans are available by credit card agreement online to make classes more affordable but registering for a class is a commitment for the entire class price. 

Parents have four payment options:

1. Pay in full;
2. Pay a deposit with remaining balance automatically charged on first day of class;
3. Pay a deposit with monthly installments charged automatically each month.
4. Pay in full by check.

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