Welcome to the KaiPod Surprise Learning Pod
Welcome to Our KaiPod Surprise Learning Pod
KaiPod provides flexible in-person learning for 3rd-12th grade. Our learning pods provide small group learning for up to 24 students with a 12:1 ratio. Whether you’re looking for support in your homeschooling journey, a space for your online learner to connect with a community of friends, or an environment focused on your child’s unique needs, KaiPod is the place! We support you in designing a personalized education plan based on your family’s needs and interests. Our model adapts to your family’s needs, not the other way around.
Please use the below tabs to learn more about the the KaiPod Surprise pod’s calendar, pricing, and more.
Join us for a special event on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Drop your student off for a free 1-hour Hour of Code activity during Computer Science Week as students turn their cipher skills into an immersive escape room experience!
KaiPod Surprise 2024-2025 Enrollment
Speak to a KaiPod Advisor
During this 30-minute Zoom conversation, you‘ll learn everything you need to know about KaiPod Learning and have the opportunity to ask all of your questions.Enroll in KaiPod Learning
We will send you the link to our enrollment form. You can tell us more about your child, assign authorized pick-up individuals, and more. If you’d like, you can also schedule an optional complimentary demo day.Start at KaiPod!
Meet Learning Coach Renee
Renee is a joyful and enthusiastic member of the KaiPod Surprise team, joining in 2023. She is originally from Phoenix, Arizona, although she recently returned from living in Sydney, Australia, for the past 12 years.
For over 15 years, Renee has been a long-time educator teaching students of all ages and a wide variety of backgrounds on three different continents: the USA, Australia, and China. During her time in Australia, Renee taught in both mainstream public and private schools, as well as in a special education setting, as she worked for 5 years with Aspect Australia, which is Australia’s largest national service provider for students on the autism spectrum. In the USA, Renee was employed for 5 years with The Cave Creek Unified School District, and she also worked with high-risk youth at Student Choice High School in Paradise Valley. In China, Renee taught English at two separate university campuses in both the Sichuan and Jilin provinces. Renee has a range of experience teaching students from grade 5 through high school and beyond.
Working in a variety of settings with a wide range of students has taught Renee the importance of leading with respect and genuine interest in each individual, in order to create a classroom environment where all students feel welcomed and where she focuses on bringing out the best in each one of her students. Renee is qualified in Secondary Education/English and holds a B.S. degree from Southwestern College in Phoenix, Arizona. She completed further studies at International House Sydney in Australia where she obtained her CELTA certification to further support her work with diverse ELL and ELD learners. When Renee isn’t in the classroom, you can find her reading, cooking, enjoying coffee, hiking or traveling with her Australian husband, and playing with her two cats that she and her husband brought with them to the USA from Australia.
Meet Learning Coach Kenna
Kenna joined KaiPod Surprise in 2024 and comes to us from Tucson, Arizona.
Kenna is certified in elementary and special education and holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Northern Arizona University. Kenna graduated from NAU in 2013 and went on to do her student teaching at a charter school in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona. From there, she went on to begin her career in the Deer Valley Unified School District in Phoenix, Arizona.
Kenna worked as a teacher in the Deer Valley Unified School District for 11 years. She spent that time as a special education teacher, working with students ranging from 2nd to 6th grade with varying needs and abilities. Working in special education taught her the importance of allowing each student to have their own individualized educational experience as well as differentiating learning based on students’ needs and interests.
When Kenna isn’t keeping busy in the classroom, you can find her at home, reading a good book, with her cat Bentley curled up in her lap, or playing with her two dogs, Buster and Penny. You may also find her enjoying the Phoenix scenery out on a hike or browsing a local thrift store.
A big believer in a team approach to education, Kenna looks forward to working with parents/guardians as well as students to develop learning plans that will best meet their needs. Kenna is looking forward to building connections with students and their families in order to create a positive experience during their KaiPod journey. She is excited about providing students with the freedom to explore new interests as well as fostering an environment that supports their current passions. She can’t wait to work with you and your student during this next year at KaiPod.
KaiPod Surprise Learning Pod Location
KaiPod Learning Surprise is located at 15261 N. Reems Road #106, Surprise, AZ 85374
KaiPod Surprise 2024-2025 Calendar
Flexible Curriculum Options
At KaiPod, we support families and students with your preferred curriculum of choice. Whether you already have a homeschool curriculum or an online program that works well for your child, we'll provide the support they need at the pod! If you are transitioning from a traditional public or private school, we’ll work with you to create a customized education plan.
For most students, this includes a self-paced curriculum so your child can learn at their own pace, moving faster or slower based on their own understanding. These options may include accredited online schools, workbook-based homeschool programs, or something even more customized.
We also offer three optional academic programs at no cost — Zearn (math for grades 3-8), Lexia (literacy for grades K-12), and Map Growth Assessments. Watch the video below to learn more!
5 Day Plan
Best Value!
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
$935 per month
(10-month payment plan)
4 Day Plan
$853 per month
(10-month payment plan)
3 Day Plan
$645 per month
(10-month payment plan)
2 Day Plan
$430 per month
(10-month payment plan)
Open Door Policy
At KaiPod Learning, we recognize that all students are unique and learn in different ways. Thus, we are committed to giving students the flexibility they need to maximize their learning experience. For this reason, KaiPod Learning operates on an “open door” basis. Each student may come as frequently or infrequently as they wish based on their enrolled plan. Students may come for a whole day, a partial day, or for various brief intervals throughout the course of a single day. It’s your choice. We are here to offer support when and if your student needs it.Standard Enrollment Days
The standard enrollment days for our part-time enrollment plans are listed below. We are able to accommodate alternate days based on availability!2 Day Plan: Tuesday and Thursday
3 Day Plan: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
4 Day Plan: Monday through Thursday
One Semester Commitment
All KaiPod Learning enrollment plans are based on the local 36-week calendar and require a one-semester (five-month) commitment. If enrolling mid-year, there is a five-month commitment. After the one-semester or five-month commitment, enrollments may be cancelled with 30 days written notice.One Month Happiness Guarantee
We want to ensure that we’re a good fit for your family! KaiPod Learning offers a one-month happiness guarantee. This 30-day trial period offers the opportunity for each family to determine if KaiPod Learning is the best fit for them. It also allows our team the opportunity to evaluate and ensure that we have the resources needed to meet the needs of each student we welcome into our pods. Families who provide written notice of program termination within thirty (30) days of initial enrollment are waived from their one-semester commitment. Please note that the first payment of the chosen payment plan is due in full and is nonrefundable. After the initial 30 days or one-month happiness guarantee period, families are obligated to the one-semester commitment and remaining months of tuition.Payment Plans
All payment plans are based on a 180-day academic year calendar. KaiPod Learning is thrilled to offer discounts on semester and annual payment plans. Please review your payment plan options below:10 PAYMENTS PLAN
The 10 payments plan divides the annual tuition into 10 equal installments. These installments are due on the 1st of the month from August through May.2 PAYMENTS PLAN (5% Discount)
The two payments plan divides the annual tuition (minus a 5% discount) into 2 equal installments due on August 1st and January 1st. Please note that no refunds of paid tuition are provided if a family downgrades their plan or withdraws from KaiPod Learning prior to the end of the semester.
1 PAYMENT PLAN (10% Discount)
The one payment plan requires payment of the annual tuition (minus a 10% discount) in one payment on August 1st. Please note that no refunds of paid tuition are provided if a family downgrades their plan or withdraws from KaiPod Learning prior to the end of the academic year.
ESA
KaiPod Learning is an approved ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) vendor. We accept direct pay via the ClassWallet vendor marketplace. We can also provide receipts for reimbursement from ACH (electronic funds transfer) payments.Sibling Discounts
KaiPod Learning offers sibling discounts! Please email hello@kaipodlearning.com for more information.
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