Five Grounding Questions for the Homeschool Year Ahead

As a new homeschool year begins, it can be tempting to jump straight into the planning: curriculum, schedules, supplies, activities, reading lists, and all the things we hope to accomplish. But before we fill the calendar, it can be helpful to pause. Homeschooling can...

Homeschooling High School and Beyond

Homeschooling through the high school years and preparation for what comes next often brings a shift in questions, expectations, and confidence for teens and parents. At this stage, families are no longer just thinking about “learning at home,” but also about how home...

Building and Empowering Homeschool Communities

Home learning community groups are an essential part of many homeschool families’ lives. They are support groups where members work together to enrich the learning experience for their children. Parents coordinate field trips and activities, creating regular...

Home Education in BC — A Primer

Homeschooling offers an alternative to enrollment in the BC education system, where parents or caregivers assume full responsibility for the child’s educational programme. The right to homeschool has been enshrined in its current form in the BC School Act since...

Finding Your Homeschool Community

Homeschooling can be a very independent way of educating your children, but that does not mean you have to do it alone. Connecting with other homeschoolers can provide information, friendship, activities, encouragement, and a sense of community.  Homeschool...

Creating a Portfolio for Post-Secondary Consideration

A homeschool portfolio can help a post-secondary institution understand an applicant’s education, interests, skills, experiences, and accomplishments. For a homeschooler who does not have a conventional high school transcript, a portfolio can provide useful...