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In response to the recent strike action, Alberta Education announced on October 3 that parents may now enrol their children as home education students and receive 50% of the annual home education funding ($450.50) for the first term. WISDOM is reopening our Parent Portal to welcome families who wish to begin home educating, and we will continue accepting applications as long as our facilitators have room to serve new students.
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Hoekstra. John has been an integral part of the WISDOM community for 16 years as an employee, and years before that as a WISDOM father. He was instrumental in developing and sharing the Mediated Learning program with hundreds of students and their families, and most recently co-developed the Jumpstart Journal for use in the Mediated Learning High School Workshop. John also shared his love of sports and the great outdoors in his role as our Athletic Director, leading many events for WISDOM including ski days, rock climbing, archery, outdoor survival, track and field and more. John's passing leaves an enormous hole in our organization and we will miss him deeply. John leaves behind his wife, Liesbeth, eight children, a son-in-law and grandson. Please join us in praying for John’s family.
Questions, comments, or tributes may be sent to office@wisdomhomeschooling.com.
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WISDOM exists to support traditional (parent-directed) home schooling. Your family decides what is taught, how it is taught and when it is taught.
To enroll:
- Please sign up (notify us of your intent to home educate) using our Parent Portal.
- Submit a copy of your child's birth certificate (or Canadian passport). Enrollment is not possible without valid ID. Upload via secure uploader.
- Create an Education Program Plan for each child. This is your most important document, as it defines your home education program and assures your authority. In order to give us time to review, suggest additions, and approve your plan, please provide it before the end of August.
- Refunds (for funded students) come via direct deposit for any reimbursement refund. Please fill out an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Application and submit it with a VOID Cheque or a bank account verification letter.
To submit documents, email office@wisdomhomeschooling.com or use the Uploader found here.
Once we have received your notification we will contact you to verify that all has been received.
A note on deadlines: The AB Ed deadline for the school to complete enrolments for funded students is the last business day of September. We do accept a number of post-funded families each year, so don't be concerned about applying. We're happy to help. Use the chat in the bottom-right corner of our website, during business hours, if you have any questions during the process.
Join us for 10 sessions of Biology labs! Whether you're working toward Biology credits or simply want to ensure a solid understanding of labs, this is an excellent opportunity for your student.
It's official - you now have the option to submit your resource expense claims online!
Just complete the expense form and upload that along with your digital receipts. Easy as that!
Popular gift-exchange generator Elfster recently interviewed Terry, one of our home school consultants and author of our Terry's TLC newsletter about helping to build meaningful connections while dealing with pandemic restrictions.
School-aged children have certainly been hit with challenges this past year, especially when it comes to connecting with the people they love the most. Not only have they been temporarily cut off from beloved grandparents and special family members, but when the global COVID-19 pandemic hit and schools closed their doors to in-person learning, their usual hub of activity shifted, leaving kids craving connections with classmates and friends.
Terry selflessly saw the need to foster relationships and help this homeschool community make meaningful connections. She was excited to think of something that would help during these difficult times — even a little.
Learn about WISDOM Home Schooling from someone who has been there from year one - first as a student, then an employee, a graduate and a home school mom.
View this job listing as a PDF here.
Job Purpose
Gather and capture student information into our SIS, prepare and file student records, be passionate about our mission to help families flourish.
View this job listing as a PDF here.
Job Purpose
Provide excellent family service and administrative support by assisting with home education funding allotments. This position ensures families receive accurate reimbursements for eligible educational expenses in accordance with Alberta Education Guidelines for Reimbursement and The Gilbertine Institute’s internal policies. The Family Funding Assistant plays an important role in maintaining financial integrity while supporting families with care, clarity, and professionalism.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Verify and process receipts submitted by families for home education reimbursement.
- Ensure all reimbursements comply with Alberta Education Guidelines and internal policies.
- Prepare refund payments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicate with families by phone and email to request missing information or clarify submissions.
- Respond to funding-related inquiries with patience and professionalism.
- Maintain organized family financial files, both digital and physical.
- Support the Family Funding team in collecting and organizing audit data.
- Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation for reporting and audit readiness.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes for greater accuracy and efficiency.
- Uphold confidentiality and integrity in handling family financial information.
Qualifications & Personal Qualities
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong math, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
- Reliable, punctual, and dedicated to completing tasks efficiently and thoroughly.
- Friendly, patient, and committed to providing exceptional service to families.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and related programs.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
- Familiarity with home education; a home-schooled graduate or home educating parent is considered an asset.
Working Conditions
Continuous full-time, part-time or variable-time. Some evenings and Saturdays will be required during high-volume seasons.
Inquiries and applications with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and references can be sent to:
Deacon Kenneth Noster
Head of School, The Gilbertine Institute
1423 8th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0N1
HR@gilbertineinstitute.com