Where can I learn about homeschooling in Alberta?

Well, you could learn at home.

Do you know anyone in Alberta that homeschools?

You have at least five years to do the research. Volunteer to tutor a young person, in the meantime, in a subject that you excel in. That will give you some idea of what’s involved.

You began homeschooling the day you brought your child home from the hospital. Check with the department of education for your local area.

Our best homeschool experience was called Outreach. The student goes to class 4 hours twice a week, once for testing and once to receive the assignments. The actual work is done at home. The program is offered through the public school system and all materials and supplies are covered by the taxpayers.

I’m an Albertan home schooler. The government requires you to sign up with a home school board and there are a lot to choose from.

You get funding depending on how closely you follow the Albertan curriculum. The lowest level is traditional and that nets you about $700 a year per child. Blended is slightly higher and fully aligned is higher funding still.

I am a traditional home schooler. I find that allows me the greatest amount of flexibility. If my kids want to spend a year studying Rome they can. They aren’t married to any timeline but their own. My youngest two are planning on knocking out two provincial exams a year for the next two years plus studying their passions.

If you have any other questions just ask :)