We encourage you to look through the following information and complete orientation during the week of August 31, to ensure that you are ready for school to begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
All students Print-Based Program (Grades 1-4), Online Program (Grades 5-9), Shared Responsibility Program (Grades 1-9)
- Online and Print-Based Information Letter
- Technical Requirements - The Centre for Learning@HOME
- How to Find and Use Your School Email
- How to Access Report Cards
- Textbook/Technology Return Mailing Label
- Technology Return Form
- Start-Right Parent Guide: This guide is designed for families who are new to print-based or online learning, but it's also a valuable resource for anyone navigating the challenges of learning from home. Covering key topics such as your role as a learning partner, creating structure and accountability, providing oversight and feedback, and supporting productive struggle, the guide offers practical recommendations and reflective questions to help you start-right on your learning journey.
- Orientation: If you registered your student for an Online and/or Print-Based course they must complete our online Orientation course. This mandatory course is designed to provide students and parents with an introduction to Canvas, our Learning Management System, and it helps to prepare students for success. Information will be sent to you during the week of August 31. To be ready for this course, please ensure you meet our Technical Requirements - The Centre for Learning@HOME. This course includes the login information you will need for accessing the Online and/or Print-Based classes and must be completed by both students and parents.
Shared Responsibility Program (Grades 1-9)
- Home Education Information Letter
- Preparing for a Home Visit
- How to Complete your Home Education Program Plan (HEPP)
- Reimbursement Guidelines
- How to Complete and Submit a Reimbursement
For the 2025-2026 school year, there will be 5 opportunities for reimbursement submission:
| Form available: | Reimbursement form & itemized receipts must be received by: | Reimbursement Date: |
| October 1, 2025 | Sunday, November 2, 2025 - midnight | November 28, 2025 |
| December 4, 2025 | Sunday, January 4, 2026 - midnight | January 30, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 | Sunday, March 1, 2026 - midnight | March 31, 2026 |
| April 13, 2026 | Sunday, May 3, 2026 - midnight | May 29, 2026 |
| May 4, 2026 | Sunday, June 7, 2026 - midnight | June 30, 2026 |
For the 2026-2027 school year, there will be 5 opportunities for reimbursement submission:
| Form available: | Reimbursement form & itemized receipts must be received by: | Reimbursement Date: |
| October 1, 2026 | Sunday, November 1, 2026 - midnight | November 30, 2026 |
| December 1, 2026 | Friday, January 1, 2027 - midnight | January 31, 2027 |
| February 1, 2027 | Monday, March 1, 2027 - midnight | March 31, 2027 |
| April 1, 2027 | Saturday, May 1, 2027 - midnight | May 31, 2027 |
| May 3, 2027 | Tuesday, June 1, 2027 - midnight | June 30, 2027 |
CFL Events and Activities:
CFL hopes you’ll join us at any one of our events and activities including our Welcome Back Picnics.
We provide opportunities for students of all ages to participate in a wide range of events and activities across Alberta. There are over 40 activities per month—about 500 per year—available to our families to enhance our students’ education experience.