This blog wouldn't be complete without covering home-based schooling.

Perhaps you as a parent or you as a student want to try home schooling. There are a number of issues, which can be overcome, such as, meeting the provincial curriculum, writing exams, entrance requirements for colleges and universities, peer social interaction, etc.

First, the Edmonton Public Library has a section on books at the library and websites to visit to get you started; because you really do need to come up to speed about home schooling.

From Ann Zeise, we have have a great website with many links to home schooling resources. The site is called A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling and the page specifically about Alberta is here.

In Edmonton there is Argyll Centre, which is an important part of the Edmonton Public School Board which supports home schooling endeavors.

Make sure you talk with those folks who support home-based schooling to understand everything that is involved for the student and parent. For instance, there are a number of options you can choose.

The American Association of School Administrators has this to say about home schooling in Edmonton:

Home Education-Blended Programming: Combination of traditional home schooling and in-school programming for grades K-12.

Home Education-Christian-Based Programming: The programming adheres to a traditional home-schooling approach with advice and supervision by district teachers. The reference materials and resources used are recognized by the Christian community as acceptable resources.

Home Education-LearnNet Programming: On-line programming that allows students to carry out the majority of their schooling without leaving home, connecting with teachers, classmates and school resources through an on-line telecommunications link.

Home Education-Traditional Correspondence Programming: Programming for students grades 1-12 that allows them to carry out their schooling at home with advice and supervision by district teachers.

Remember though, in Alberta, children may be educated at home, provided their home schooling meets provincial standards under the School Act.

For the folks in the US, here is a start:
Part 1 - How to Have Renaissance Kids - The Home School Advantage

Have a great summer...

Cheers - Mike