In order to help families make informed decisions about their child's education, we seek to help identify the differences between Home Education and Virtual School.
Home Education (Homeschooling) | Virtual School |
• Parent-led | • Teacher-led (school-directed) |
• Students work from home under parent direction | • Students work from home under teacher direction, using blended online & offline programming |
• Families select from resources that best support their home education program plan & philosophy | • Curriculum is from the Alberta Program of Study |
• LRSD Home Education parents are able to access programming such as community phys ed programs, certain online learning programs, attending special presentations, and participating in school sports teams. | • Virtual School students are provided a robust, comprehensive educational program in an online environment; have access to teacher support throughout the day as needed; are part of an online classroom of peers; and are able to participate in school sports teams |
To register or for specific questions, contact Division Principal of Home Education and Virtual School, Tara Tanner at tannert@lrsd.ab.ca or 403-625-3356.
Click here for a PDF chart of the differences between Home Education and Virtual School.