Visual Latin
In 2010, we started with our Visual Latin video curriculum. Using a combination of short videos and worksheets for different learning styles, it has transformed language learning for thousands of children.
About Compass Classroom
Our Story
Compass Classroom started creating educational videos for homeschool students in the summer of 2010.
Since then, we've developed dozens of unique homeschool video courses that help teach a Biblical worldview and critical thinking skills.
Scroll down to see the history of our many products. You can also read our statement of faith.
OUR MISSION
Creating video courses that help you teach your kids to think Biblically about the world.
Our timeline
28 milestones, 2010 to 2026.
2010
2011
Economics for Everybody
This course covers how economic freedom is directly related to religious freedom. Archival footage, clear language, and practical examples make it useful for individual or group study.
2012
American History
Dave Raymond applies a Christian worldview to the characters, events, theology, literature, art, and religious beliefs throughout American history. This is the first course from his four-part series.
2013
Roman Roads Press
We began carrying video products from our friends at Roman Roads Press.
2014
WordUp!
Dwane Thomas of Visual Latin fame stars in a zany show teaching Latin and Greek roots, as well as hundreds of English words.
2015
Homeschool Made Simple
We produced our first product aimed at teaching moms more about homeschooling itself.
2016
Modernity
In Modernity, the follow-up course to American History, Dave Raymond explores world history from 1500 to the present.
2017
Is Genesis History?
We worked with Dr. Del Tackett and over a dozen scientists to create the first feature length documentary exploring the history of the earth from the perspective of Genesis.
2018
Devotional Biology
Dr. Kurt Wise, who worked with us on the Is Genesis History? documentary, designed this unique class to fully integrate a Christian worldview with the biological sciences.
2019
Grammar for Writers
Grammar for Writers is designed to help students and writers analyze their own writing, diagnose problems, and write better sentences.
2020
Antiquity and WordUp! Volumes 2 & 3
Antiquity lets students explore creation through the resurrection of Christ with Dave Raymond in his third history course. WordUp! Volumes 2 & 3 are produced by popular demand to round out a flexible vocabulary curriculum.
Live Classes in Nashville
In a new Lectures series, classes were filmed in front of students then posted online each week. We then turned them into the 7 products in this format.
2021
Creative Writing
Jonathan Rogers of Grammar for Writers teaches writers how to observe and apply the fiction techniques of beloved writers to their own work. The series includes a course on The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, The Hobbit, To Kill a Mockingbird, and his own novel The Bark of the Bog Owl.
How Should We Then Live?
We developed Francis Schaeffer's famous film series into a worldview class with his book. We also took the original 16mm films and transferred them into new, never-before-seen HD videos.
Creation Science
Created by the producer of Is Genesis History?, this series explains the science and scholarship of Genesis. Along the way, you'll view lots of content we simply couldn't fit into the documentary, as well as leading scholarship in this young field.
2022
Philosophy: Consequences of Ideas
We developed a new class using R.C. Sproul's lecture series, John Frame's book on philosophy, and original readings from the philosophers themselves.
The Story of Great Music
A new type of online class that combines readings on the history of music with hundreds of videos and audio recordings of the best works ever composed.
Christendom
Dave Raymond concludes his history series with a study of Christianity as the flowering of civilization, from the resurrection of Christ to the 17th century.
2023
Strange New World
Expanding upon material licensed from Crossway, this course provides a fascinating journey through the history of ideas that have shaped modern culture, helping to make sense of our rapidly changing world.
Facilitated courses
Facilitated courses bring a sense of community to our curricula. Facilitators answer student questions, host live Zoom discussions, and offer a place for feedback on assignments.
Our first live classes
Our first live classes offer Zoom discussions on great books, teaching students how to analyze literature and present their insights in writing assignments.
2024
Civics with Dave Raymond
We offer one of Dave Raymond's live classes for the very first time! Take a historical journey through American civics and government.
Six live classes
Live classes become a popular offering and we launch 6 courses in the Fall, including literature, Civics, Geography, and Spanish.
2025
Biblical Archaeology
Dr. Douglas Petrovich, featured in the documentary Is Genesis History?, uses his field expertise to show how archaeological discoveries support the reliability of the Bible.
Earth & Space Science
Dr. Whitmore—an experienced geologist, paleontologist, and professor—guides students to gain a stronger faith, a deeper awe for God’s creation, and a more confident understanding of how science aligns with Scripture.
F.O.R.M. Health & PE
Partnering with Glory to Glory Fitness, we now cover the health and PE credit so you can teach your kids about fitness, all the systems of the body, nutrition, sleep, stress management, social health and much more.
2026
Studio Art: Introduction to Drawing
We launch our first drawing course, led by Emily Purifoy. Since drawing is the foundation of all art forms, the skills students build here carry over into painting, design, illustration, and beyond.
Visual French
Dwane Thomas returns for an exciting French course! He approaches it through the “natural method” of reading, hearing, and speaking French in a conversational, enjoyable way.
Dave Raymond
Dwane Thomas
Kurt Wise, PhD
Jonathan Rogers, PhD
Thomas Purifoy, Jr.
Maggie Purifoy
Carl Trueman, PhD
Emily Purifoy