Mosaic Pathways
Supporting Child-Led Learning
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Who are we?
Mosaic Pathways is a small community with a big heart. We are an unincorporated nonprofit, private education association offering educational services for children who are homeschooled or may be considering a homeschooling option.
We are a learner driven community discovering gifts and skillsets, guided by care and respect. As a private education association, our members (staff, families, and students) promise to show deep respect and kindness for the wellbeing of our environment, our community, and the world we live in. Our model aligns with families who value freedom for their children's educational experience.
Mosaic Pathways offers a personalized education with structured guidance that is flexible to allow individual needs and skills to develop at each individual’s unique pace. We value each child’s independence of mind, nurturing creators, respectful citizens, and empowering students to develop into their full potential. We offer a non-traditional approach fostering whole child learning. Instead of lectured instruction and teaching to tests, students are guided to explore their inner knowing and seek answers through a sense of wonder and curiosity while developing a love for learning.
What does learning look like?
Our students learn in a small group multi-age and mixed skill-level classroom with a teacher/guide. Learning is individualized and self-paced. Supports are incorporated into the program as needed (communication, sensory, co-regulation, social skills, emotional wellness, etc.). Learning naturally occurs during free time, curiosity, questioning, discussion, interaction with materials, literature, projects, and pursuing interests.
Are you a private registered school?
Mosaic Pathways is legally established as a Private Education Association (PEA). We chose to be independent from government education. Therefore, we do not registered ourselves as a school through the government education system. Families choose the homeschool option so they can be free from mandates and protocols set by the state.
Do you take attendance?
While attendance is important, we do not mandate a number of days in attendance like government education does. When a child is not available physically, mentally, or emotionally to learn and participate or the family chooses to take a family trip, there is freedom to do so.
How is my child's progress of learning documented?
We assess a child's learning progress using observation, informal assessments (anecdotal records, checklists), portfolio, and measurement of core academic skills using online learning. Testing is personal, based on the child's learning style. If a student prefers worksheets, standardized testing may work well, which can be administered by your school district, or a private tester for about $50. Parents can also order online Achievement Tests (timed or untimed), like the Seton or CAT tests. If a child does better with hands-on project based learning, then a portfolio is a better option, which is provided.
My child requires 1:1 support. Is this provided?
We do not provide 1:1 communication or emotional regulation support. If your child requires 1:1 support for any reason, it will be decided on an individual basis and the responsibility is placed on the family to provide the appropriate support.
What are the instructional days & hours?
Mosaic Pathways meets from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday. We are in session from September through May with time off for holidays and vacations.
Where are we located?
Our private learning center is located in Bon Air, Chesterfield County, Va.
What is the tuition?
Enrollment fee: $200 (non-refundable)
Tuition: 9-month school year (September - May)
5 days/week: $13,000 annual
The first month is on a trial basis, then followed by a signed contract for the remainder of the year.
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