What is Home-Based Education?

A home-based education program is a program based from home directed by the parent(s) for their own children between the ages of 5 and 17 years of age. The Ministry of Saskatchewan's Home-Based Education: Policy and Procedures Manual is available to assist parents with fulfilling their legal responsibilities in regard to the registration and operation of home-based education programs. 

• Home-based Education Program Regulations
• Home-Based Education Q&A

When to register

Parents residing within the North East School Division boundaries who choose to provide a Home-based Education Program for their children must register with the North East School Division before beginning their program.

Registrations will be accepted between August 15 – September 15 of each year.  Parents can register after the deadline anytime throughout the year, but then do not qualify for any financial reimbursement from the school division.

How to Register

Parents must complete the following two documents:

​Electronic version: Best opened with Internet Explorer	​Print and fill out by hand:
​Notification and Registration of a Home Based Education Program.pdf Written Educational Plan Template.pdf	​Notification and Registration of Home Based _ printable.pdf Written Educational Plan Template _ printable.pdf

and submit to: North East School Division, Box 6000, Melfort, SK  S0E 1A0    Attention: Connie Miller

      or you may scan/email both documents to: Connie Miller

How to write an Educational Plan

The purpose of the written educational plan is for parents to demonstrate that they have a positive and constructive approach to the education of their children before beginning their home-based education program.

If you require assistance, our Home-Based Education Monitor is available to provide educational consultation to home-based educators as you prepare your written education plan.

• Education plan policy & instructions from the Ministry of Education

Curriculum and Resources

• Saskatchewan Curriculum are available to view on the Saskatchewan Curriculum website.
• Curriculum Corner on the North East School Division website is another resource for  curriculum related documents & materials.

Reimbursement for Educational Materials

If your Home-Based Education Program for the school year was registered with North East School Division by September 30, you are eligible for financial reimbursement for educational materials.  

• However, you are ineligible for financial reimbursement if your student is in grade 10-12 and enrolled in the North East School Division ONLINE SCHOOL, or in another school division's online classes. 

Online School (students in grades 10-12)

• NESD Online courses
• Saskatchewan Distance Learning
• Home-based Education FAQ Regarding Secondary Level Credits
• Credit Requirements_Sask Ministry of Education.pdf

Contact

For information and registration contact Perry Mamer, Home-Based Education Monitor at 306-401-7828 or Connie Miller at 306-752-5741.