The Learning Collective

Where Evey Child Is Seen

Experience a premium, project-based education where student mastery always comes before state testing. The Learning Collective of South Florida is a fully integrated provider for the Step Up (PEP/UA) Scholarship, meaning your child’s journey in our 'Modern Dojo' can be 100% funded with zero out-of-pocket for tuition. Join a community where elite learning is accessible to every family.

About The Program

The Learning Collective is a small, teacher-led learning program designed for families seeking a meaningful alternative to traditional education.

Grades served: K–8
Small group instruction
Individualized learning
Enrichment-driven model
Designed to work with Step Up for Students – PEP
Operates within and alongside the karate school ecosystem

Guiding belief:

Real teaching, real care, fewer tests, and a place where every child is seen.

Mission

To provide intentional, developmentally appropriate learning that meets children where they are: academically, socially, and emotionally.

Purpose

Reduce over-testing and burnout
Support deep understanding, not memorization
Offer a calm, structured, joyful learning environment
Create a space for children unhappy with traditional schooling

Vision

Students leave the program:

Confident in their abilities
Proud of their growth
Ready for their next stage of learning
Happy they were part of The Learning Collective

How It Works

Families remain homeschoolers

The Learning Collective provides:

Daily instruction
Curriculum implementation
Progress monitoring
Enrichment experiences
Not test-driven

***NOT A PRIVATE SCHOOL

Instruction & Curriculum

Core academics (ELA, Math, Science)
Curated curriculum (Miacademy, Move Beyond the Page)

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Enrichment Tracks

Step Up- PEP

Movement (e.g., karate, dance)
The Arts (music, drama, fine arts)
Tech (coding, digital literacy)

We support families using Step Up PEP
Parents pay and receive reimbursement for instructional services.

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Program Services & Fees

The Learning Collective of South Florida operates as a Direct Service Provider for families utilizing the Step Up for Students (PEP and UA) scholarships. Our "Modern Dojo" model focuses on student mastery, critical thinking, and hands-on engineering.

1. Core Instructional Services

Our core program covers the essential pillars of K-8 education through a hybrid mastery model:

Personalized Academic Instruction: Self-paced mastery in Mathematics, Language Arts, and Reading Mechanics.
Project-Based Socratic Seminars: Literature-rich analysis using award-winning novels such as Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and The Phantom Tollbooth.
Integrated Science & Social Studies: Unit-based explorations that move from theory to application

2. Specialized Enrichment Tracks

Beyond the core, our students engage in specialized tracks designed to develop the whole child:
Movement & Mindfulness: Physical education focused on discipline, coordination, and mind-body connection (Dojo-based instruction).
The Prototype Lab (STEM/Arts): Applied engineering and creative arts where students transition from "Page to Prototype."
Financial & Digital Literacy: Practical life skills for the modern era, focusing on responsible technology use and fiscal awareness.

Note on Funding: As a registered provider, TLC SoFlo invoices directly through the EMA Portal. For most families on the PEP scholarship,tuition is 100% covered. Other costs may incur a small out of pocket fee.