Everything you need to know before you decide anything.
New to homeschooling or micro schooling? Are you curious, but have questions? We'll explain what we are, how it works legally, whether your child is a good fit, what a real day looks like, and what to do next.
No pressure. Just clarity.
What is Freedom Thinkers?
Freedom Thinkers is a small learning community in Oviedo/East Orlando where K–12 children learn at their own pace, four days a week, alongside children and teens of mixed ages. They are guided by a mentor, not a classroom teacher.
You remain your child's official homeschool parent. We provide the daily learning environment Monday through Thursday. Fridays are yours.
It's sometimes called a "micro school," but we call it a village.
Is this legal? How does it work in Florida?
Yes, and here's exactly how it works.
In Florida, homeschooling is a well established legal right. Here's how the Freedom Thinkers model works within that framework:
1) You register as a homeschool family with your county school district, or an umbrella school, or with Step Up for Students (PEP).
For the county, it’s a simple ‘letter of intent’. Florida law (F.S. 1002.41) requires you to notify your district superintendent within 30 days of beginning homeschooling. No approval needed, just notification.
Umbrella schools are plentiful and each have their own requirements.
Step Up for Students just requires that you apply for their PEP scholarship. Once you’re accepted, that’s your official avenue of registration in FL.
2) Your child attends Freedom Thinkers Mon–Thurs as their learning environment.
We are not an accredited school, but we will have the option to use accredited curriculum.
K-8th parents can choose between Isabel’s method of homeschooling (that we’ll be working on gaining accreditation for once the academic year begins) or Prenda - which is accredited via Middle States.
9-12th is accredited via WonderED using Isabel’s homeschool curriculum with dual enrollment options that we can use via the Florida University/College system or Arizona State University.
Technically, we are a private learning community that supports your homeschool. Think of us as the village that does the daily work alongside you.
3) Each year you complete a simple annual evaluation.
Florida requires homeschool families to keep a portfolio of work and have it reviewed annually by a certified teacher, umbrella schools have their own methods, or PEP requires their child takes a standardized test. We help families understand this requirement and stay on track.
4) High schoolers have two diploma options.
In Florida, homeschool parents issue their own diplomas. Since we’ll be partnering with WonderED for our high schoolers, you have the option to either issue a homeschool diploma or receive a high school diploma from an accredited group.
We'll guide you through this process as your child approaches graduation. Have questions about college admissions for homeschoolers? We'll address these in our info call.
We're honest about who thrives here — and who doesn't.
Not every family is right for every school. Here's a candid look at what we've seen work well and what hasn't.
Families who tend to thrive here
Children who are curious, self-motivated, or would be with the right environment
Parents willing to be active partners in the community, not just drop-off families
Families who value real-world skills, critical thinking, and character alongside academics
Children who have struggled socially or academically in traditional school
Parents who tried homeschooling but need a community to make it sustainable
Families who want freedom - in schedule, pace, and thinking
You need a fully accredited high school diploma program without a boring school to attend
This may not be the right fit if…
Your child needs intensive one-on-one therapeutic or special needs support we aren't equipped to provide
You're looking for a traditional structured classroom with homework and grades
Your family isn't open to reading and engaging with the community philosophy
You want a "drop off and hands off" experience with no parent involvement
Not sure? That's what the free info call is for. We'd rather have an honest conversation early than a poor fit later.
Our Services
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Meet the Team
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
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Emmett Marsh
SALES MANAGER
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care. -
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Eleanor Parks
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience. -
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Karl Holland
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
