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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.
We had so much fun with our Christmas giveaway last year that we are doing it again! On weekdays starting December 2, we will post different prompts on our website (just scroll down on the home page to find the link). Enter the draw by answering the question, and be eligible for amazing prizes!
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Check out our course listings here. Register early to ensure your child's spot - our most popular courses fill up extremely quickly.
Questions? Talk to Nicole Noster, Program Manager at nicole@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Our Socratic Dialogue Online Program is now open for registration! Check out the full course listing here.
Feel free to reach out to Nicole with any questions.
Our offices will be closed from December 20 through January 7, reopening at 9am on Monday, January 8. Have a wonderful Christmas season and we'll see you in 2024!
Save the date now for WISDOM's High School & Beyond Conference: Make it Count, March 22-23, 2024 in Edmonton.
Registration will be open in January and we expect to fill up again this year.
More details to come. Get on the notification list.
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If you did not register on our website for the inaugural WISDOM Home Schooling Alumni Banquet on March 22, 2024, we hope to see you at a future alumni event. Please consider attending our High School & Beyond Conference Social & Dance on Friday, March 22, 2024, instead. The Social & Dance will be held at 7pm at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton. Free entry for past graduates of WISDOM Home Schooling and their spouses. Register here.
Calling all WISDOM alumni from over the past 28 years! You are invited to join us for an Alumni Banquet in Edmonton on March 22. I'm one of those alumni who will be happily catching up with you over a nice meal.
Save the date, and to get a notification when registration is open for this free event, please click here to register.
Also, if you know any WISDOM alums, please let them know to get on the list!
Read on to see a letter from Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta's Minister of Education.
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.
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