

Shared Responsibility
Many ursa families will view our shared responsibility program as providing “the best of both worlds” by combining parent directed home education with teacher directed instruction for chosen subject areas. Shared responsibility programming is ultimately flexible, allowing you to home educate your child while gaining access to the services and support of a teacher in delivering some programming. The teacher directed component is available both online and onsite.
ursa Home Education Managers
Home Education Managers support our Parent Directed and Shared Responsibility families. In addition to being Alberta certificated teachers, our Home Education Managers are experienced home educators. They know how to assist parents in providing a home-based program, while referring students to the appropriate ursa Subject Specialist for teacher directed instruction.
ursa Distance Online Teachers
ursa’s Distance Online Teachers (DOTs) are experienced online educators with specialized training in teaching subject specific courses. Learning the material along with a teacher who truly understands the content allows for a deeper discussion between all members of the learning community. Our teachers focus on meeting each student’s individual needs more than simply getting them through the curriculum.
ursa Students
ursa students may reside anywhere in the world and be in Kindergarten to Grade 12. As an ursa student, you want to pursue your passions, whenever and wherever they may take you, whether that be sports, the arts, specialized academic areas, travel, or….well…”the world is your oyster”. We’re here to support and serve.

The flexibility of online learning
One of the benefits of an online classroom is the flexibility that it provides. The world becomes your study space. The world becomes your classroom. You can engage with your class through the internet and continue the learning journey from any location throughout the world. Should there be times when you are unable to attend the our real time, online classes, materials are made available so that the learning can continue. Online learning makes distance transparent. Your teacher is always just an email or call away. With a low student teacher ratio, you are always part of a global community of learners.

The support of a traditional classroom
A distance learning environment does not mean that students are provided a lower level of support. In many ways, the amount of support for online students is actually greater. Through the CANVAS Learning Management System, materials are provided that encourage and support student learning, and are available whenever the students need them. Multimedia materials, documents, and guided inquiry are only a few examples of the resources that learners have at their disposal. Students can easily communicate with their assigned teacher through email to get assistance or clarification. Teachers also hold schedule office hours where students can meet with their teachers to get assistance as needed. All of the supports of a traditional classroom are there, and more!
Applying to ursa
Online applications for ursa’s Parent Directed, Shared Responsibility, and Teacher Directed Programs for the 2025-2026 School Year are now open for current and new students. Application instructions are found HERE.
To connect with our Home Education Managers and the rest of the ursa community, visit us on Facebook