With the motto "Together, we make the difference," ursa aims to deliver a world-class education through collaborative efforts between parents, students, and educators. They are dedicated to offering home-based education for families seeking innovative instructional models, which is why ursa offers fully teacher-directed (ursa Distance), fully parent-directed (ursa Parent Directed), and Shared Responsibility programs. The school provides choices tailored to individual student success. Emphasizing flexibility, ursa enables education from home and is committed to building meaningful relationships between Home Education Managers (HEMs), Distance Online Teachers (DOTs), parents, and students. Students benefit from resources including online platforms and educational magazines. The school also offers additional community-building activities like park days, workshops, and meetups. Founded in 1997 and currently serving over 1,100 students, ursa is continually expanding its programs, including international options and specialized academic tracks like the STREAMS program, focused on science and technology.
We questioned the school adminstration
1. Who are you, as a school?
"We offer a “constellation of choice” of home based education programs for students in Alberta and around the globe. Whether its parent directed home education, shared responsibility, or online, distance education, we can help you design a program that meet your student’s needs while adhering to Alberta Education’s rigorous standards. Our highly experienced teachers are specialists in their field of home based education to ensure the highest level of service. Onsite programming and homestay are also available."
2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?
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3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?
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4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?
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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?
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6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?
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7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?
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8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?
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9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?
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10. What might families find surprising about your school?
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11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?
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12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?
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