Open Spaces: Informal, learner-led meeting areas for learners to interact with their peers
Open Spaces are online spaces co-designed every week by SelfDesign learners to meet, get to know one another, and share their interests.
The learner–educator relationship in grades 10 to 12: More insights from the Class of 2021
Learners from our Class of 2021 generously share their insights and perspectives on how getting to know their learning consultants and communicating with them regularly led to valued mentor–mentee relationships that supported their personalized learning goals.
The reconciliAction ripple effect: Every Indigenous Education offering and resource advances SelfDesign’s commitment towards reconciliation
No one single program or event SelfDesign offers and no one single discussion we host within our community will suddenly change the world. But they each might advance reconciliation a little bit further, and over time, this can build.
SelfDesign is committed to diversity and inclusiveness
Acceptance and support for all facets of diversity is woven into every aspect of our organization and programs.
Making the most of the grade 10 to 12 experience at SelfDesign: Learners’ advice to peers
Learners who completed SelfDesign’s grade 10 to 12 program in 2021 share advice and tips with learners beginning grade 10.
The role of the learner: Placing the child at the centre of their own learning journey
Learners influence their own learning experiences in many ways at SelfDesign by collaborating with their families and educators to shape their own personalized learning plans.
Indigenous Education webpage confirm our commitment to reconciliation
In honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day, SelfDesign Learning Foundation is proud to launch a new section on our website that is devoted to Indigenous education.
Seven SelfDesign learners receive provincial scholarships in 2021
Join us in congratulating the learners from our Class of 2021 who received school district/school authority scholarships this year.
Learners help their peers transition to SelfDesign’s grade 10 to 12 program
At SelfDesign’s Learner Council Welcome to Grade 10 Campfire, learners answered questions, addressed key concerns, and shared information and learners’ insights about what to expect in grade 10.
Three core beliefs underpin all that we do at SelfDesign
Our model, philosophy and approach to learning are based on a suite of key beliefs about learning, how it happens, and what best fosters it.