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The Classical Learning Test (CLT) is a post-secondary entrance exam, created as an alternative to the SAT and recognized at many post-secondary institutions across the United States, and a growing number in Canada.

• For students in grades 11-12
• College entrance exam
• Online format
• Length: 2hrs (plus up to 30 mins proctor instructions)
• Free and unlimited score sharing
• CLT partner colleges offer over $100 million in scholarships

When: 27 January, 7–9 p.m.
Where: Online

Finding Balance

Parents, join us for this workshop on the impact of screens. At your discretion, due to sensitive content, you may invite children aged sixteen and older to participate with you.

There is no prerequisite for this workshop.

As participants meet in a virtual classroom, a microphone headset, a stable internet connection, and speakers are required.

When: 9:00 - 10:30 am Tues/Thurs, Feb 17 to March 26 in time for Apr '26 diploma exam

This workshop is intended to assist students who are preparing for the written portion of the English 30 Diploma exam. Students will learn to decode essay prompts and utilize effective essay formatting. Applicants need to have advanced writing experience.

This workshop covers the 2 essay types of the written portion of the exam: the Critical/Analytical Response to Literature and the Personal Response. Students will be taken through a 6 week program to cover each of the 7 scoring categories of the exam to help students achieve the highest score they can. Students will meet up to 90 minutes twice a week, and will have lots of hands-on writing practice and feedback. Marks for essays and mock-exam in this workshop may be used toward the ELA course challenge portfolio.

Workshop acceptance based upon application. A maximum of eight students will be accepted.

If you are considering writing the 30-2 diploma - or you'd like to know the difference between these two exams - please contact Kathy.

When: 17 and 24 February, 7–9 p.m.
Where: Online

This workshop uses tools developed by neuroscientists to enhance every aspect of homeschooling. Parents will learn how to apply these tools to support their children, themselves, and others in overcoming challenges. The aim is to improve cognition, behavioural responses, and to foster faith in God and in one another. The workshop consists of two sessions, each lasting two hours.

Foundations is a prerequisite for all other Mediated Learning courses, with the exception of Screen Impact. Once you have completed Foundations, you may explore the other courses in any order.

Prerequisite: Chess: Intermediate Continuation Class 
When: Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:00pm February 18 - March 25
Where: Online

This Workshop is for students who have completed the beginner and intermediate chess workshops and are ready for some fine tuning to their skills. 

Students have learned core chess concepts, while solving puzzles to improve problem solving skills . In Advanced Chess, it's time to put those skills into action. This class focuses on real-time game playing with personalized coaching, and adds in new concepts that take the game to the next level.

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Chess
When: Mondays from 10:00 - 11:00am February 23 - March 30
Where: Online

Intermediate chess course is for students who want to learn complex concepts that revolve around seeing at least 2 moves ahead or more. This challenging 6 week course helps students reach their full potential as they master all fundamentals and start visualizing multiple variations. Classes can only be taken by students who took the beginner chess class offered by WISDOM or for students who contacted Mr Bloom directly to verify skill level.

When: Fridays from 11:00 - 12:00pm February 27 - April 3
New time: Mondays from 11:00 - 12:00pm, February 23 - March 30
Where: Online

Does your child love to play chess? This six-week program is a unique opportunity to play the game while improving skills in Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning and Creative Thinking by solving chess puzzles and executing a systematic process to beat your opponent.

While this program is called "beginner" it will challenge your chess player and keep them engaged, even if they have been playing for years.

When: Tuesdays from 11:00 - 12:00pm February 24 - March 31
Where: Online

Does your child love to play chess? This six-week program is a unique opportunity to play the game while improving skills in Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning and Creative Thinking by solving chess puzzles and executing a systematic process to beat your opponent.

While this program is called "beginner" it will challenge your chess player and keep them engaged, even if they have been playing for years.

When: 10 and 17 March, 7–9 p.m.
Where: Online

Prerequisite: Mediated Learning Foundations

In conjunction with the Foundations workshop, this session focuses on how children’s behaviours are shaped, helping them become competent, secure, and resilient learners.

• Move from conflict to cooperation.
• Find positive ways to address behavioural challenges.
• Develop skills for responding to delays, blocking, fear of failure, fear of success, lack of confidence, and argumentative behaviour.
• Learn nine key areas of living, performance, and stability.
• Engage in personal and group activities that strengthen your ability to identify learning barriers and address frustration.
• Bring your home to a new place of success and peace.