Home Education


Helping Hands Home Education Support Group™





  • Are you confused about the range of choices for programs, school boards, curriculum and requirements?
  • Not sure if home education will work for your child’s learning style, personality, temperament, or your teaching style, personality or family lifestyle?
  • Do you wonder where to access help, unbiased information and support?

    Attachment Parenting Canada is a non-profit organization that offers unbiased information and group support for your new journey as a home educating family.

    Open to All Home Education families regardless of School Boards or Home Education Style.

    Contact: Judy Arnall, Home Educator for 10 Years and Professional Family Life Education Facilitator, www.attachmentparenting.ca Click on Home Education

    jarnall@shaw.ca Phone 403-252-6513

    Facilitated Group support will help you gain:

  • Knowledge about what is available
  • Advice to help you choose the best options for your family
  • Confidence and support to help you succeed day to day
  • Advocacy for implementing your choices.

    MEETING DATES: The Second Thursday evening of every Month

    August 13, 2009 "First steps: Choosing a program that fits with your family lifestyle", 7-9 pm Hamptons Co-op Community room, 1000 Hamptons Dr. NW

    September 10, 2009 "Rights and Responsibilities", 7-9pm Co-op Community Room, 8818 MacLeod Trail SE

    October 8, 2009 "Getting organized, portfolios, record-keeping and first facilitator visits", 7-9pm Hamptons Co-op Community room, 1000 Hamptons Dr. NW

    November 12, 2009 "Help! My child won’t do the work! Ideas and solutions", 7-9pm Shawnessey Co-op Community Room, 250 Shawville Blvd SW

    January 14, 2010 "Managing the ups and downs. Suggestion circles" Location TBA in North

    February 11, 2010 "Show and tell: what is your best teaching/learning idea?" Location TBA in South

    March 11, 2010 "End of year visits – how to prepare" Location TBA in North

    April 8, 2010 "Assessment, evaluation and exams – rights and responsibilities" Location TBA in South

    May 13, 2010 "Working with personality, learning styles and temperaments" Location TBA in North

    June 10, 2010 "Celebration, networking and end of year learnings" Location TBA in South


    Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Nursing babies welcome

    Location: Alternate locations in the North and South Calgary Areas.

    Cost: (Sorry, but rent, equipment and supplies have to be covered!) $99.00 for all ten months. Receipts for reimbursement will be provided.

    For Printable Schedule, please click below:

    Helping Hands Home Education Support Group - Printable Schedule

    To Register Online for the series, please click below:

    To register by Mail, please send a cheque to: Attachment Parenting Canada Association, 12018 Lake Erie Rd SE, Calgary, T2J 2L8, Please specify "Helping Hands Home Education Support Program"

    Articles on Home Education Including School Board Contacts

    Considering Home Education? First Steps

    Home Education and Parenting Style

    Home Education Myths

    Homeschooling Advantages and Disadvantages

    Considering Home Education? How to Choose a School Board

    The United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights: Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children, Section 50 (2) Alberta Education, School Act

    Calgarys Child Magazine Home Education Article 2009

    CHSA Calgary Homeschoolers Association

    Calgary Homeschooling Resources Site



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