FAQs
FAQs about the OC Community
Who are the OC families?
OC families include most of the full economic spectrum of families in our society today: two-parent, two-income couples; single parents, most of whom are employed part time; upper, middle and modest income families; and families with a home business. OC includes a similar variety of occupations, religious, ethnic and racial backgrounds.
Many parents from OC participate in the OC program in one way or another. This includes volunteering, bartering, sharing talents, offering their expertise in programs and helping out with Community Days and special projects. There is a rich cooperative and collaborative environment at OC.
OC is not for every family, however. The OC environment is designed specifically for those who want to provide for their young person's special interests and for their own desire to be directly involved in shaping their youth's educational experience.
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How does Open Connections support homeshooling/unschooling families?
In addition to the Open Connections Village, where young people can participate in day-long programs, Open Connections offers numerous resources to enrolled families (such as our lending library), multiple events (such as potluck suppers, a dance & game party, discussion groups, parents’ meetings, evening and summer workshops, etc.).
Non-enrolled families may benefit from presentations such as an Introduction to Homeschooling & Unschooling, consultations, and summer and evening workshops.
"Over the years I have met so many fascinating adults through OC, all of whom make their livings doing what they love. All of them had to take chances in choosing to do what made them happy over what would make them more money or offer more security. Meeting those kinds of people has inspired me to think in terms of “what do I want” and “what do I love” rather than “what do others want me to do?"
— OC Teen