SCHOOL DISTRICT5SOUTHEASTKOOTENAY

Distributed Learning vs. Homeschooling

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