- 21. When To Say ‘Uncle’
- (Blog: Home Education)
- ... committed to seeing our individual children and evaluating, daily really, what is or isn't working for them. Where the public school system is unwieldy and unable to make a change to the curriculum during ...
- Created on 20 December 2021
- 22. Worth Dying For
- (Blog: Political Updates)
- ... are more men and women full of faith, courage, and virtue. These are not produced from a political party, school, or the neighborhood. "Instead, they are grown in imperfect homes and around rowdy dinner ...
- Created on 10 November 2021
- 23. A Special Report
- (Blog: Political Updates)
- ... help they need even with funding. Did you know that each severe special needs coded child brings an additional $16,465 to their school board to utilize in general, not specific, support for that child? ...
- Created on 23 October 2021
- 24. The ADLC Anomaly
- (Blog: AHEA Updates)
- Misunderstandings were bound to happen when the terms the home education community used varied greatly in definition. When it sounded right and 'homeschooly,' it must be okay. As long as parents were deciding, ...
- Created on 03 September 2021
- 25. Parents - It Is Not Too Late For September Choices!
- (Blog: AHEA Updates)
- ... we want our kids to! Supervised means that you need to notify with a willing associate board or associate private (independent) school and be accepted by them. Don't leave this to the last week as they ...
- Created on 02 September 2021
- 26. The French Lesson
- (Blog: Political Updates)
- ... for the public education system has long been the tool of the state to address its religious concerns. President Macron explained that he was making school compulsory for everyone three years of age and ...
- Created on 16 August 2021
- 27. 5 Hot Tips to Make Sure Your Home Education Grant Refund Adds Up
- (Blog: Uncategorized)
- There were many updates and improvements to the Funding Manual last year. If you are a home educator that notified with an associate board or associate private (Independent) school, let's make sure that ...
- Created on 16 July 2021
- 28. Step 2: Update to Public Health Measures
- (Blog: AHEA Updates)
- ... learning, and eases a number of restrictions for activities permitted under Steps 1 and 2 on The Path Forward for Albertans. For education, the new Order does not change the ability for school authorities ...
- Created on 18 March 2021
- 29. Freedom Does Not Come Cheap Or Easy
- (Blog: Political Updates)
- ... limits would be in play, as the SCC itself said that "if it can be established that the school authorities' action is exercised in an unfair or arbitrary manner, then the courts can intervene. It may also ...
- Created on 24 February 2021
- 30. Home Educators Accessing Off-Site Facilities
- (Blog: AHEA Updates)
- ... are able to maintain your cohorting group and not be mingling with the public, you are allowed to book and use facilities. If you note a school can be in a facility, you may as well. The Deputy Minister ...
- Created on 08 February 2021
- 31. The Improvements, The Hard Reality And The Work We Have To Do
- (Blog: AHEA Updates)
- ... (You must adhere to the health measures that also apply to schools.) Supportive learning environments are what works for your learning and are self-determined. Home educators can be in cohort groups. ...
- Created on 24 January 2021
- 32. Living Within A Lockdown
- (Blog: AHEA Updates)
- ... a realistic, specific and healthy solution to this problem of isolation. Home education is a different model than the public-school model, and we require clear direction that applies to us. Interestingly, ...
- Created on 20 January 2021
- 33. AHEA’s First Executive Director – An Investment in Our Future
- (Blog: AHEA Updates)
- ... position will be successful for the cause of our Association." – Brent Feyter, Previous AHEA Board Member, Exec. Director Committee Member "Alberta has a long and proud history of school choice, including ...
- Created on 18 January 2021
- 34. Being Brought Low Brings Out Our Strength
- (Blog: AHEA Updates)
- ... Home School Christian Fellowship. In a changing world, a recommitment to the clarity of what brings our families together is very important. The AHEA Board looks forward to a confirmation of their unanimous ...
- Created on 12 December 2020
- 35. Observing and Remembering Are Different
- (Blog: AHEA Updates)
- ... the independent Christian schools that they could not use biblical language in their policies? Many home educating families, who notified with these schools that had to go to court to defend their right ...
- Created on 11 December 2020
- 36. Tips for Dads
- (Blog: Fathers)
- ... curriculum choices in each subject area. I might even do this in the middle of a school year if my wife indicates it may be time, mid stream, to switch course in a particular subject area. This way the ...
- Created on 02 December 2020
- 37. It's Time - Funding Home Education Children with Special Need
- (Blog: Home Education)
- ... and supports for children with diverse learning needs under The Home Education Regulations, The Guide to Education, and the Funding Manual. AHEA (Alberta Home Education Assoc.) and AHA (Alberta Homeschooling ...
- Created on 05 November 2020
- 38. Home Education Accessibility Needs To Be Addressed
- (Blog: Political Updates)
- ... home with them, now followed by those who are nervous, and potentially more who are unwilling or unable to work within the new school context for many reasons. The normal trickle of 'rescue' families by ...
- Created on 08 October 2020
- 39. Where Are You When It Counts?
- (Blog: AHEA Updates)
- ... ordinarily reside in Alberta on the September count date of the current school year." This is a wonderful change from what it previously stated, "Home Education / Shared Responsibility students and their ...
- Created on 29 September 2020
- 40. Grade One Funding Manual Update
- (Blog: Home Education)
- ... 3. is at least 5 years and 8 months or older and eligible to enter Grade 1 according to the school entrance age policy of the school jurisdiction, but less than 20 years of age on September 1 in the school ...
- Created on 20 September 2020