About LearningPads

Why we built LearningPads.

We’re Rob and Shelby. I’ve spent my career in software, much of it in education. Shelby is an educator who homeschooled all of our kids.

As our kids grew, we got more involved in co-ops and hybrid schools, and we loved the community. Today Shelby is a Director at one and teaches English Lit at others.

I was her tech support many times, and I saw what it cost her. The tools were too complicated, and they didn’t fit how co-ops actually run. It was taking time away from what matters most: the families, the kids, and the education. It was a problem that needed solving, so we started from scratch, with something simple and flexible for this changing corner of education.

What we believe

Simplicity first.

You have enough on your plate. Complex software shouldn’t be on it.

Family is at the center of successful schools.

Everything starts with the family, not the form.

Simple roles that show what matters to the people in them.

Everyone sees what matters to them, and nothing more.

Built with community feedback.

Your feedback helps shape what we build next.

We’re here to support you.

Co-op people, helping co-op people.

Launching Winter 2026.

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