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School District 5
Southeast Kootenay
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Distributed Learning vs. Homeschooling
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Distributed Learning (DL) vs. Homeschooling
Distributed Learning (DL)
Homeschooling programs
Supervised by BC certified teachers
Required to meet provincial standards
Inspected by the Ministry of Education and Child Care
Meet educational goals faster
Alternative, self paced programs, K to Grade 12 + adult
Ability to cross enroll in both their current BC secondary school and enroll with DL for online courses
Flexibility and customized work plan
Fully funded by the province of BC
Are not supervised by a BC certified teacher
Are not required to meet provincial standards
Are not inspected by the Ministry of Education and Child Care
Are still required to register children in a BC school, either public or independent
School District No. 5's Distributed Learning school is
Kootenay Discovery School
Please see their website for more information and to register.
Homeschooling support resources and links to
BC's Homeschooling policy
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BC's Homeschooling Procedures & Guidelines Manual