From curiosity to confidence: Why science fairs are perfect for home learners

Do you remember your science fair projects from when you were a kid? Is there a particular project that will live in your memory forever? Chances are, there's at least one that came to mind right away! There's something magical [...]

2025-10-03T09:51:45-07:00October 1st, 2025|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Resources|

Learner Voice: Why it matters and how we support it

If you’ve ever listened to a child speak their mind, you know they often say things that are profound, hilarious and refreshingly honest. Kids see the world differently—and their perspectives matter. At SelfDesign® Learning Foundation, we believe those perspectives should [...]

2025-09-26T11:49:56-07:00September 17th, 2025|Who We Are, Our Approach, Resources|

Learning as a Family: Supporting siblings with different needs

Supporting more than one child in your home learning journey is a beautiful and complex responsibility. It can be a big job, especially when you’re navigating different ages, grades, learning styles and interests. The good news? You don’t have to [...]

2025-09-12T12:59:25-07:00September 3rd, 2025|Featured-Blog, Who We Are, Our Approach, Resources|

A Guide to Provincial Online learning in BC and Independent POLS

SelfDesign: Proudly serving learners across BC as an Independent Provincial Online Learning School In 2023, SelfDesign® Learning Community officially became an Independent Provincial Online Learning School (POLS-I) in British Columbia. This designation means SelfDesign offers online learning programs to students [...]

2025-09-12T12:34:45-07:00August 13th, 2025|Featured-Blog, Resources|

How to balance freedom and structure in home learning

One of the greatest gifts of home learning is the freedom it gives families to shape each day around their own rhythm. Without the demands of a rigid school schedule or one-size-fits-all curriculum, learning can unfold in ways that feel [...]

2025-08-12T14:24:50-07:00July 23rd, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Our Approach, Resources|

Honouring Indigenous Ways of Knowing at SelfDesign

June invites us to pause—to listen, learn, and reflect. National Indigenous History Month is a time for all of us to deepen our understanding of the diverse histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. [...]

Avoiding burnout: Self-care tips for home learning parents

The home learning lifestyle is definitely an adjustment. Some home learning days whizz by, loaded with laughter, curiosity and enthusiasm. Others can feel more challenging, especially if the parent/guardian is stretched thin. It takes time to find your rhythm. But [...]

2025-07-08T17:02:58-07:00June 4th, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Our Approach, Resources|

From top-level youth wrestler to Olympic hopeful, this SelfDesign learner is making strides in youth wrestling

Most high-school-level wrestlers join a school team. At SelfDesign, Tristen Beaudry is the team. As the only wrestler representing the SelfDesign® Learning Community team created specifically for him, Tristen proves that not even politics or injury can hold him back [...]

2025-05-21T13:00:16-07:00May 21st, 2025|Our Approach, Resources, Learner Stories|

Grade 10 at SelfDesign: What to expect

Grade 10 at SelfDesign is an exciting milestone! It’s a chance for learners to dive deeper into their interests, connect with a community of like-minded peers, and take more ownership of their learning journeys. While the transition from Grade 9 [...]

2025-06-10T12:59:05-07:00May 7th, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|

Our in-house therapists support learners and families on their SelfDesign journeys

​​When our learners find that they’re having difficulties keeping up with or managing their learning, SelfDesign is there to help. Every learner enrolled with SelfDesign® Learning Community can be referred by their learning consultant for support, if needed, from our [...]

2024-09-13T07:31:37-07:00June 5th, 2024|Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|
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