ENROLL BY JAN. 18 FOR OUR NEXT COHORT!
Start a Microschool with Step-by-Step Support
KaiPod Catalyst is a structured program that helps you plan, build, and open your microschool, with expert guidance at every stage.
Now enrolling for January and March cohorts.
Where are you in the process of starting a microschool?
Founders come to KaiPod at different starting points. We want to help you quickly find what fits you best right now.
Just Starting Out
You’re learning what microschools are and why increasingly more educators are choosing them.
Actively Exploring
You understand the microschool model and are weighing options, timelines, and costs.
Ready to Start
You’ve done your research and want structured guidance to move forward with confidence.
Why educators are choosing microschools
Many educators are looking for a way to teach that feels sustainable, personal, and aligned with what students actually need. Microschools offer a different model—built around small communities, real relationships, and educator-led design.
- Teach with autonomy by designing learning that fits your students.
- Build deeper relationships with smaller class sizes.
- Meet real family needs with flexible, values-aligned learning.
- Build something sustainable for the long term.
Learn why microschools are a growing movement.
Understand the path to starting a microschool
If you’re still exploring, these free webinars and planning guides will help you understand the realities of starting a microschool, without pressure or guesswork.
Free Microschool Webinar Series
Our webinar series brings together experienced educators, founders, and education leaders to explore what it really takes to start and run a microschool—through honest conversations, real examples, and live discussion.
Free Planning Guides
These guides are designed to help you think through key decisions, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
- Microschool Decision Guide – Clarify your readiness, your model, and your next steps.
- Microschool Finance & Fundraising Guide – Understand startup costs, sustainability, and common funding paths.
- Promoting Your Microschool Guide – Practical, relationship-based marketing that doesn’t feel “salesy.”
What is KaiPod Catalyst?
KaiPod Catalyst is a structured program that helps aspiring founders plan, build, and open a microschool with clear milestones, expert feedback, and support at every stage.
How KaiPod Catalyst Works
KaiPod Catalyst guides you through the full process of starting a microschool—breaking a complex journey into clear, manageable phases.
You move through each phase with guidance and flexibility, adapting decisions to your school, state, and community.
Support that guides you at every step
Clear structure and guidance for every stage of the journey.
Kickoff 1-Day Virtual Intensive
Start with a guided kickoff that aligns your goals and clarifies the path ahead.
Milestone Reviews
Get timely feedback at key points so decisions stay aligned and on track.
Weekly Office Hours
Bring questions and challenges to live sessions for real-time guidance.
Growth Sessions
Build confidence and founder mindset through guided learning and small-group discussions.
Optional Buddy Check-ins
Connect with another founder for peer support and accountability, as needed.
Tools & Templates
Use practical tools and templates that support real decisions and progress.
Program Structure at a Glance
Catalyst blends live sessions and independent work, with most founders spending about 10 hours per week.
Live sessions & touchpoints
Join live sessions for guidance and feedback, with recordings available.
Independent work time
Apply what you’re learning to your own school between sessions.
Flexible pacing
Follow clear milestones for structure, while flexibility is built in for real life.
Program Payment Options
KaiPod Catalyst offers two payment options, giving founders a choice between a low upfront cost with revenue share or a fixed total fee.
Option 1:
Low upfront cost + revenue share
Enroll in Catalyst for just $249 upfront
If you go on to open your microschool, you’ll share 10% of revenue for two years after opening, with continued KaiPod support during that time.
Revenue share is capped at $10K/year and only applies if your school opens.
Option 2:
Fixed program fee
Pay a fixed program fee of $15,000
Payments spread over time: $5K upfront, $5K when your school opens, and $5K during your second year of operation.
Includes the full Catalyst program and two years of ongoing support, with no revenue share at any point.
Ready to Enroll?
Sign up for KaiPod Catalyst with our simple enrollment process today!
Have questions? Book a free call with a Catalyst specialist.
Catalyst is the first choice for education entrepreneurs wanting to start a microschool
Founders who have participated in the program since inception
The success rate for founders launching a microschool compared to the national average
We support Founders for 2 years after their microschool launches, helping ensure their fullest potential
Real Stories from Catalyst Founders
Frequently Asked Questions About KaiPod Catalyst
Do I need to have a fully formed school idea before enrolling?
No. Many KaiPod Catalyst founders start with a rough idea or a sense that they want something different from traditional schooling. The program is designed to help you clarify your vision and turn it into a workable plan.
What happens if I enroll but decide not to open a microschool?
You’re never obligated to open a school. If you don’t open, you don’t owe any revenue share. You’ll still benefit from the planning, guidance, and clarity you gain through the program.
Do I have to use a specific curriculum or teaching model?
No. KaiPod Catalyst supports a wide range of school models and educational approaches. You design the learning environment, curriculum, and structure that fit your students and your goals.
Can I do the Catalyst program while working full time or teaching?
Yes. Most founders participate while balancing teaching, family, or other work. The program is structured with clear milestones and flexibility, so you can make steady progress without putting the rest of your life on hold.
What kind of support do I receive after my school opens?
If you selected the revenue share option program when enrolling, KaiPod Catalyst includes continued guidance for up to two years after opening. This support helps founders navigate early operational challenges, growth decisions, and ongoing refinement.
→ APPLY BY JAN. 18 FOR OUR NEXT COHORT!
Start Your Own Microschool
With KaiPod Catalyst, we give you a step-by-step program to build the school you’ve always imagined.
More teachers want the freedom to offer a more personal, student-centered way to teach. If you’re considering starting a microschool, KaiPod Catalyst gives you the guidance, tools, and support to turn your school vision into reality.
Sign up to receive alerts about our free, expert-led webinars designed to help you understand the pathway to starting a microschool.
New Microschool Webinar Series!
Sign up to receive alerts about our free, expert-led webinars designed to help you understand the pathway to starting a microschool.
How One Teacher’s Microschool Journey Achieved Big Results
Join award-winning founder and Catalyst graduate Mercedes Grant for a candid look at how she built a thriving 70-student microschool in just two years. She’ll share lessons, surprises, and advice for new founders—plus a live Q&A to help you understand what it takes to launch your own school in 2026.
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR!
Wed, Jan. 7 at 7:30pm ET (4:30pm PT)
How One Teacher’s Microschool Journey Achieved Big Results
Join award-winning founder and Catalyst graduate Mercedes Grant for a candid look at how she built a thriving 70-student microschool in just two years. She’ll share lessons, surprises, and advice for new founders—plus a live Q&A to help you understand what it takes to launch your own school in 2026.
ENROLL BY OCTOBER 31!
Start Your Own Microschool
KaiPod Catalyst gives educators the training, coaching, and community support to launch a thriving microschool with confidence.
Why Now is the Time to Start
For just $249, you’ll unlock KaiPod Catalyst’s comprehensive training and coaching program
The program is organized into six clear stages, from vision to launch, so we're with you every step of the way.
With expert coaching, ready-to-use tools, and a proven roadmap, Catalyst gives you the skills and confidence to open your doors and lead with purpose by next school year.
Not sure if starting a microschool is right for you?
Get our free Decision Guide with self-assessment, resources, and roadmap to launch—plus exclusive insights into the Catalyst program.
Get the GuideWhat You’ll Get with Catalyst
Live Coaching + Expert Sessions
Professional Learning Library (30+ hrs PD)
Done-for-You Tools & Templates
Enrollment & Marketing Support
Newton Microschool Management Software
National Founder Community
Ongoing Post-Launch Support
Flexible Payment Options
Catalyst is the first choice for education entrepreneurs wanting to start a microschool
Founders who have participated in the program since inception
The success rate for founders launching a microschool compared to the national average
We support Founders for 2 years after their microschool launches, helping ensure their fullest potential
Do you think you’re ready to start a microschool?
Take our 2-minute microschool readiness assessment to find out!
Real Stories from Catalyst Founders
