Progressive Academy
| Progressive Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Principal | David Eifert |
| Grades | Pre-k - 9 |
| Website | progressiveacademy |
Progressive Academy is a private day school in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The school teaches students from pre-school to Grade 9. It is accredited and funded by Alberta Education (Alberta's provincial department of education).[1][2] The school uses Study Technology, which is licensed from Applied Scholastics,[3] a non-profit corporation founded in 1972 to promote the use of study techniques created by L. Ron Hubbard the founder of the Church of Scientology. The school is secular,[3] and co-ed.
Progressive Academy is a member of the Association for Independent Schools and Colleges of Alberta (AISCA), which is an advocacy organization for private schools in Alberta.[4]
Progressive Academy’s Junior Kindergarten program is licensed by Alberta Child and Family Services to operate a daycare facility and an out-of-school care program.[5] The Junior Kindergarten and out-of-school care programs are also accredited by the Alberta Association for the Accreditation of Early Learning and Care Services (AELCS), on behalf of the Alberta Government.[6]
The school's connection to Scientology has been highlighted by those critical of using provincial funding for private schools.[3]
References
- ^ "Alberta Education Private Schools".
- ^ "Alberta Education List of Private Schools" (PDF).
- ^ a b c Cuthbertson, Richard (12 March 2013). "Funding for private schools under fire after budget". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ^ "AISCA".
- ^ "Alberta Child Services".
- ^ "AELCS".