In 1984, our founder, Brent Cameron, registered the organization called SelfDesign® Learning Foundation with the Province of British Columbia. His goal: to provide choice in education for families and learners of all ages across B.C. and beyond by putting learners [...]
Interdisciplinary projects offer an incredible opportunity to simultaneously engage your kids in learning multiple subjects. An example of an interdisciplinary project is our Illustrate a Picture Book series where over the course of five sessions, kids will use writing, storytelling, design and art to create their very own picture book!
With the change in seasons comes a change in activities! We’re super excited about the activities we have coming up for your kids this fall. Whether they’re into art, design, music or creative writing, we have an activity for them! [...]
Everything you need to know to work and learn in person safely The safety protocols infographic brings together all the protocols and resources for working safely in person, which you are required to observe. Click on the infographic below to [...]
When Cass starts the Bachelor of Arts program in Digital Media Studies at Vancouver Island University this month, he already will have one of the four-year program’s courses under his belt. Cass commenced from SelfDesign in June. During grade 12, [...]
At SelfDesign, being accessible means creating learning and working environments that allow everyone to participate fully without barriers. “We are committed to providing a learning and working environment that supports all learners, families and contractors and provides equitable opportunities to [...]
By River Meyer, SelfDesign Director of Organizational Learning and Culture This is the seventh article in a series exploring the SelfDesign philosophy. I have always found that parenting skills require ongoing navigation. They are rarely a straight-ahead course. In my [...]
In 2021, when SelfDesign Education Assistant Meghan mentioned to colleague Talisha that she thought she had been the only person who had applied for the position in 2020, Talisha set her straight. “No. No, you weren’t,” Talisha said. “I know, [...]
By River Meyer, SelfDesign Director of Organizational Learning and Culture This is the fifth article in a series exploring the SelfDesign philosophy. Actions speak more clearly than words Folk wisdom suggests that children learn more from watching how we live [...]
