Homeschooling
I never teach my pupils, I only provide the conditions in which they can learn.
-Albert Einstein
Updates
July 14th update: don't forget to send a copy of your annual notice of intent to homeschool to homeschooling@swlauriersb.qc.ca (it's a downloadable PDF from your DEM portal! See the FAQ below for more info!)
Check out our video to learn more about the role of the school board and the role of the DEM!
How we can help
In addition to the general offer of service, we:
Support homeschooling families in the acquisition of resources and educational services;
Provide families with up-to-date information regarding the Homeschooling Legal Framework;
Help families ensure their children meet all requirements for their high school leaving diploma;
Operate a Homeschooling Resource Centre;
Access to our partner schools for the following services:
Classroom
Science lab
Library
Gymnasium
Visual Arts room
Laptop cart
Drama room
Registration FAQ (drop-down)
Who should parents notify of their intent to homeschool their child?
Parents must send a written notice to the Minister and the relevant school board.
To find their school board that has jurisdiction, parents can consult the list of school boards on the Ministère’s website. Parents can also use the online tool to search by postal code.
Is there a form parents can use for notification purposes?
Parents can use the Homeschooling Form to send notice of their decision to homeschool their children.
Who will follow up on the parents’ notice? Who will oversee the monitoring and what will it consist of?
A representative of the Minister will acknowledge receipt of the notice in writing within 15 days of receipt. The Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur is responsible for monitoring homeschooling. Its representatives will contact the parents to determine the monitoring procedure.
Do parents have to notify the school board of their decision to homeschool their child?
Yes. Parents must notify their school board by July 1 if they decide to homeschool their child at the start of the school year, or within 10 days if the child stops attending an educational institution during the school year. Parents must send a copy of the notification to their school board whether or not they intend to request support from the school board.
Registration Document Submission:
The documents may be emailed to homeschooling@swlauriersb.qc.ca;
The documents may be dropped off in person at the School Board's Administrative Centre to the attention of the Homeschooling Department;
The documents can be mailed to the attention of the Homeschooling Department at:
2105 rue Guy, P4,
Deux-Montagnes, QC
J7R 1W6
Textbook notice
Textbook loans can only be made when the department has received:
all of the necessary registration documentation;
the completed Learning Project or Projet d'apprentissage;
and the completed Textbook Loan Form (Form 3).
Please contact homeschooling@swlauriersb.qc.ca for further inquiries regarding textbooks.
Useful documents and links
Your team
Kimberly Harrison
Coordinator of Community Services, Homeschoolingkharrison@swlauriersb.qc.ca ext. 1207
Louise Côté
Pedagogical ConsultantHomeschoolinglocote@swlauriersb.qc.ca ext. 1272
Valérie Néron
Pedagogical ConsultantHomeschoolingvneron@swlauriersb.qc.ca ext. 1204
Monika Szpak
Pedagogical ConsultantHomeschoolingmszpak@swlauriersb.qc.ca ext. 1434
Stephanie Sacco
Pedagogical ConsultantHomeschoolingssacco@swlauriersb.qc.ca ext. 1212
Svetlana Vanegas
Pedagogical ConsultantHomeschoolingsvanegas@swlauriersb.qc.ca ext. 1211
Jennifer Vaillancourt
Executive SecretaryHomeschoolingjevaillancourtf@swlauriersb.qc.ca ext. 1202
Amie Binsley
Office AgentHomeschoolingabinsley@swlauriersb.qc.ca ext. 1415Still have questions?
Should you have any questions regarding homeschooling services offered by the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, please contact us at:
(450) 621-5600 ext. 1202