Home Plus combines consistency in education with flexibility in how it’s delivered

Home Plus Learning Network offers flexible learning options for families who are looking for high-quality education outside of a traditional classroom setting. Our program supports parental choice, personalized learning, and strong connections between families, certified teachers, local schools, and Prairie Rose Public Schools.

Home Plus Learning Network is designed for families who want flexibility in how, where, and when learning happens. Depending on the pathway selected, students may learn through parent-directed home education, a shared responsibility program, or teacher-directed online learning.

Home Plus Learning Network offers three main learning pathways:

Online Learning Pathway
Students are supported by Prairie Rose teachers through online learning options aligned with the Alberta curriculum.

Home Education Pathway
Students are fully supported through parent-directed instruction.

Shared Responsibility Pathway
Students are supported through a combination of parent-directed or online instruction and in school teacher-directed instruction.

Families are encouraged to review each option and connect with Home Plus Learning Network to determine which pathway best meets their child’s learning needs.

Online Learning Pathway

The Online Learning Pathway is designed for families who want their child to learn from home while being supported by Prairie Rose Public Schools teachers. Unlike traditional home education, online learning is teacher-directed and aligned with the Alberta curriculum. Teachers are responsible for planning instruction, providing learning activities, assessing student work, giving feedback, and determining student progress.

This option may be a good fit for families who want the flexibility of learning from home while maintaining a stronger connection to certified teachers, Alberta curriculum, and structured online programming. 

In the Online Learning Program, students use digital platforms to access lessons, assignments, resources, teacher feedback, and learning activities. Parent involvement remains important, especially for younger students, as families help support routines, engagement, attendance, and completion of learning tasks.

Online learning may be appropriate for students who:

  • Need flexibility in their daily schedule
  • Learn well in a home-based environment
  • Benefit from teacher-directed instruction
  • Require access to Alberta curriculum from home
  • Want a more structured alternative to parent-directed home education
  • Need a temporary or longer-term learning-from-home option

Home Education Program

The Home Education Program is designed for families who want to direct their child’s learning at home. In a home education program, parents are responsible for planning, providing, and assessing the student’s learning program in alignment with Alberta requirements. Alberta Education states that parents must notify their supervising school authority each year of their intent to home educate through the appropriate Home Education Notification Form.

Home education provides families with significant flexibility in learning approach, schedule, resources, and assessment methods. Parents may choose learning activities and resources that reflect their child’s interests, needs, strengths, and family values while still meeting the expectations for a supervised home education program.

Through Home Plus Learning Network, families may also have access to supports, resources, and opportunities connected to Prairie Rose Public Schools. 

Benefits of registering with Home Plus Learning Network may include:

  • Access to support from Home Plus Learning Network staff
  • Opportunities to connect with other home education families
  • Potential access to local Prairie Rose Public Schools events and activities when available
  • Field trips, learning opportunities, and community-based experiences
  • Support in understanding home education expectations and requirements
  • Access to approved resource funding based on current Alberta Education and Prairie Rose guidelines ($901).

Home education funding amounts and eligible expenses may change from year to year. Families should confirm current funding details directly with Home Plus Learning Network during registration.

Shared Responsibility Pathway

Shared responsibility pathway is designed for families who would like to access the expertise of a subject specific teacher including specialized programming such as CTF/CTS courses, fine arts, physical fitness/wellness opportunities, and/or hockey/flight/baseball/trades/fire academies that are provided within a Prairie Rose school.

Shared responsibility options through Home Plus Learning Network may include access to:

  • Selected core subject instruction
  • Complementary courses
  • Career and Technology Foundations or Career and Technology Studies opportunities
  • Fine arts, health, wellness, or physical education programming
  • Specialized Prairie Rose programming when space and eligibility allow
  • Teacher support in specific areas of learning
  • Local school activities or events when available

Access to specific courses, programs, academies, or school-based opportunities depends on student eligibility, available space, scheduling, transportation, supervision requirements, and program capacity.

Families choosing a shared responsibility pathway may be eligible for a portion of home education resource funding based on the percentage of the program that remains parent-directed. This should be confirmed annually with Home Plus Learning Network, as funding rules and amounts may change.

High School Online Learning Through South Alberta High School

For high school students who are ready for independent, asynchronous online learning, families may also explore course options through South Alberta High School. SAHS offers flexible online high school programming designed for students who need the ability to work through courses on a schedule that fits their learning needs, activities, athletics, work, travel, or other responsibilities.

South Alberta High School may be a strong option for high school students who are able to manage online coursework, communicate with teachers, complete assignments independently, and work toward Alberta high school credits in a flexible learning environment.

Families interested in high school online course options should connect with Home Plus Learning Network and South Alberta High School principal, Corey Steeves at 403-594-4709 to determine the best pathway for their student.

Choosing the Right Pathway

The three main options are:

Online Learning
Best for families who want teacher-directed learning from home - or wherever you are - through online programming.

Home Education
Best for families who want to direct the child’s learning program at home.

Shared Responsibility
Best for families who want a combination of parent-directed or online learning and in school programming.