A "Shared Responsibility'' Program is defined as the ability to follow the traditional, parent-led homeschool path while integrating the Alberta Program of Studies set forth by Alberta Education. This partnership offers great flexibility and many opportunities for all students. Among a variety of academic studies, students will have access to options classes such as physical education, fine arts, construction/welding, etc.

This allows parents the choice to teach parts of their program that they are comfortable with while allowing certificated teachers to be responsible for the remainder. Additionally, in-person options allow students to socialize and take part in group activities. FMPSD will work with the family to match the blended program to the student’s needs.

In a Shared Responsibility Program, the school authority is responsible for a minimum of 20% to a maximum of 80% of the student's program in Grades 1 to 12. Below this range, students should be enrolled as home education students. Above this range, students should be enrolled as regular or online students with the school authority responsible for 100% of the program.

To receive funding for shared responsibility, a student must be registered in a shared responsibility program as of September 30, 2021.

Students are not eligible for funding if they register for a shared responsibility program after September 30. This includes situations where a student changes from an online or regular program to shared responsibility after September 30, 2021.

School authorities are not permitted to provide funding to students or families if the student is enrolled in an online or regular school program.

https://www.alberta.ca/shared-responsibility-program.aspx