Alternative Learning

Alternative Learning at Sturgeon Public Schools

Sturgeon Public Schools proudly offers a comprehensive suite of Alternative Learning options tailored to meet the diverse needs and preferences of our student community. Our offerings include two Learning Centres (Morinville Learning Centre in Morinville and Sturgeon Learning Centre in Gibbons), the Sturgeon Public Virtual Academy, and a Home Education program, each designed to provide a supportive and flexible educational environment.

Learning Centres

Our Learning Centres serve as outreach schools, providing an alternative high school setting for students and adult learners seeking to earn high school credits through a flexible, individualized approach. These centres emphasize supportive teacher-student relationships and allow learners to progress at their own pace, building personalized programs from Alberta Education-approved courses. The Learning Centres cater to those aiming to complete their high school diploma requirements, offering core and option (CTS) courses for Grades 10 through 12.

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Virtual Academy

For the 2024-25 school year, Sturgeon Virtual Academy is focusing on Grades 8 and 9. Students will enjoy flexible, asynchronous online learning with in-person support available at our Gibbons and Morinville Learning Centres. Please note, Grade 7 registrations are not available. Home Education remains an option for families seeking personalized learning.

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Home Education

We are proud to offer a Home Education program that is dedicated to the individual growth and success of each child. We recognize the ongoing involvement and support by the parent in their child’s education represents a critical contribution to a child’s learning. We trust in this primacy of parents as educators of their children, and we are committed to partnering with parents in the unique learning journey of each student within our program.

The Parent Directed home Education Program in Sturgeon Public Schools is designed for parents who wish to be primarily responsible for offering an education program to their child. The parents are responsible for developing, administering, managing and evaluating the progress of the student, and maintaining a record of those studies for their children. Whether a child’s learning plan adheres to the Alberta Program of Studies or the General Learning Outcomes (Home Education Regulation 89/2019), we invite you to review the additional information below and email spva@sturgeon.ab.ca for further information.

SPS Home Education Handbook Home Education FAQ

Additional Resources

Home Education Notification Form Alberta Education Fillable PDF

Home Education Learning Plan Template AB Programs Of Study

Home Education Learning Plan Template Schedule

Home Education Reimbursement Request Form