Alberta Homeschool Notification Form: How to File (2026)

Verified June 2026. Reflects the Home Education Regulation (AR 89/2019) and current Alberta Education notification forms.

The Notification Form at a Glance

How often you file	Once every school year, even if nothing changed.
Two versions	Supervised by a school authority (funded), and not supervised (notification only).
Where the supervised form goes	To your chosen associate board or accredited funded independent school.
Where the not-supervised form goes	To Alberta Education by mail, or through the MyPass system online.
What you provide	Parent contact details, the notification date, identity documents, and a short written description of your program.
Key deadline	Accepted by a board before September 30 to qualify for funding.
Board response time	Within 15 school days, in writing.

Which Form You Need

Alberta runs two home education paths, and each has its own notification form. The form you pick follows the path you want, so decide that first. Our main guide on how to homeschool in Alberta lays out both paths if you are still choosing.

The Supervised Form (Funded Path)

Use this form if you want the funding and the support of an associate board. Parents fill out Parts A and B, then send it to the board you want to supervise you. The board completes its own part and confirms whether it will take you on. This is the route most new families pick, because it pays for curriculum and gives you a teacher to ask questions.

The Not-Supervised Form (Notification Only)

Use this form if you want no board involvement, no evaluations, and no funding. You send it to Alberta Education yourself, either by mail or through MyPass. This path gives you the most independence and the least paperwork, but you cover all your own costs.

What Information the Form Asks For

Both forms ask for the same core details, and none of it is hard to pull together. You provide the notification date, the parent or guardian contact information, and identity documents that confirm who you and your child are. Alberta asks for the identity check to protect your child's record.

You also write a short description of your program. This covers the outcomes you will follow, whether the Alberta Programs of Study or the Schedule of Learning Outcomes (SOLO), plus your instructional methods, planned activities, and the resources you plan to use. Keep it plain and honest. A few clear sentences per subject is enough, and you are not locked into every word for the whole year.

Where to Send Each Form

The supervised form goes straight to the associate board or accredited funded independent school you have chosen. Many boards take it through an online portal, so check how your board prefers to receive it.

The not-supervised form goes to Alberta Education. You can mail the signed form with your identity documents to Alberta Education, Field Services, 9th Floor, 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 to 108 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 5E6. You can also complete it through MyPass on the Alberta Education website, which is faster than mail.

Deadlines That Decide Your Funding

You can begin a home education program at any point in the year. The deadline only bites if you want the money. To receive funding, a board must have accepted your supervised program before September 30. A program accepted on September 30 or later earns no funding for that year, so file in the early fall and give your board time to process you.

Once your board receives your form, it must tell you in writing within 15 school days whether it will supervise you. If it says no, you still have time to approach another board, which is one more reason to file early rather than at the last minute.

Renewing, Switching, and Stopping

You file a fresh notification every school year, even when nothing has changed. If you want to move from the funded path to the not-supervised one, or the other way, you make that choice when you file your new form for the year. You can also switch to a different associate board if your current one is not a good fit.

If you decide to stop homeschooling partway through the year, and your child is between 6 and 16, you must enrol them in a school or in another supervised home education program. Alberta does not let a school-age child sit with no education program in place, so plan the handover before you end your program.

Val's Note: What This Really Means for You

I know a government form with an identity check and a mailing address can feel heavier than it is. Strip it back and this is one page that says "my kid is learning at home this year, here is roughly how." That is the whole job. The program description is not a contract a teacher will grade. It is a sketch.

My honest advice: pick your path, choose a board with a reputation for being easy to work with, and send the form in early September so the September 30 date is never a worry. File it, get your written yes, and move on to the part that matters, which is teaching your child. Once you have done it once, every year after is a five-minute job.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Have to File Every Year?

Yes. You notify each school year of your intent to home educate, even when your program looks the same as last year. A new form goes in annually.

Where Do I Send the Form?

The supervised form goes to your chosen associate board. The not-supervised form goes to Alberta Education, either by mail to its Edmonton office or through the MyPass system online.

What Is the Deadline?

You can start any time, but to get funding you must be accepted by a board before September 30. After September 29, there is no funding for that year, though you can still home educate.

How Long Does the Board Take to Respond?

A board must reply in writing within 15 school days of receiving your form. If it declines, you have time to file with another board.

Can I Switch Boards or Paths Later?

Yes. You make your path and board choice each year when you file. Many families start supervised for the funding, then change boards or move to the not-supervised path as they gain confidence.

Sources

This guide was verified in June 2026 against the following primary sources. Confirm form details and deadlines with Alberta Education or your associate board before filing.

• Alberta Education: Home education
• Home Education Notification Form (Supervised)
• Home Education Notification Form (Not Supervised)