An Evening with Dr. Brian Ray
Let’s Flip the Question: Why Would You Ever Stop Homeschooling?
When: Friday, April 4, 7-9:30 pm
Where: Spruce Grove Alliance Church
Why homeschool? A better question is—why stop?
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking evening with Dr. Brian Ray, a leading international expert on homeschooling research and the president of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI). With over 40 years of research and experience, Dr. Ray challenges conventional thinking about education, exploring the philosophy, history, and real-world outcomes of homeschooling.
This talk will equip, challenge, and encourage attendees—whether you're new to homeschooling, a seasoned veteran, or simply exploring your options. Dr. Ray will engage with deep yet accessible questions about truth, education, and the future, backed by research and real-life application.
Who should attend?
- Parents considering or committed to homeschooling
- Educators and advocates for alternative learning paths
- Anyone interested in the philosophy and efficacy of homeschooling
Walk-in registration at the door will be available.
High School Conference 2025 - Join Our Wait List!
Our conference is now full. We encourage you to add your name to our waiting list! Our Friday evening session with Dr. Brian Ray still has standalone registration spots available for those not able to attend the conference.
Chart your course with us as we explore all of the angles of home schooling through high school with confidence. Enjoy talks, a panel/round-table discussion, post-secondary institutions, career inspiration booths, home schooling experts, a Friday breakout session for teens, and more. This conference is for parents and students aged 12+.
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We're Hiring: Home Education Facilitator
Would you like to join our team? We are seeking applicants for the position of Home Education Facilitator. Send your letter of introduction and your resume to hr@gilbertineinstitute.com.
The Gilbertine Institute is seeking a home education facilitator to join the WISDOM Home Schooling division for the upcoming school year. A Facilitator is an Alberta-certificated teacher employed by the associate private school to conduct at least 2 evaluations of the progress of the home educated student in each school year, and offering important support and resources to home educating parents. At all times, the Facilitator’s services will be consistent with the Alberta Education Act, the Alberta Home Education Regulation, and all Gilbertine Institute administrative policies, procedures, and regulations.
Earlybird Renotification Draw
Is your family coming back to WISDOM next year? Renotify now and be entered to win $200 that you can use toward online courses, any items in the WISDOM web shop, or with your favourite purchase order curriculum vendor!
The first draw is on March 4 for anyone who renotified by the end of February. Subsequent draws will be at the beginning of each month through June, with February renotifications having the most chances to win prizes.
BONUS: Get TWO entries on June 1 if your EPP is submitted to your facilitator by May 31.
We're Hiring: Home School Advisor
Would you like to join our team? We are seeking a part-time Home School Advisor. Send your letter of introduction and your resume to hr@gilbertineinstitute.com.
Job Purpose
Provide family support to new and existing home educating families, handle related administrative tasks, gather and disseminate information, and prepare required reports or packages.
Join us for WISDOM’s Family Camp
Join us for WISDOM’s Family Camp, celebrating 30 years of WISDOM Home Schooling!
WISDOM began as a way to meet the needs at the heart of home schooling families, with service offered ‘by home schoolers, for home schoolers’. That passion for this amazing lifestyle continues to this day, as we continue to work to help parents teach their whole child. Join us at this fun family camp to connect with other WISDOM families, reminisce, and celebrate!
Calgary-Area Cross-Country Ski Club
We invite you to join the Cross Country Ski Club for the Calgary area. Joe and Diane Pollock — retired WISDOM facilitators and current PAC members — have created a system of ski trails on their property just southwest of Calgary, and are making them available to WISDOM families.
No experience is necessary, but you will need to have your own ski equipment. Joe is a former ski instructor who is willing to provide lessons for anyone requesting them. Sign up to learn more here!
We are looking forward to seeing you and for a great ski season. Pray for lots of snow!