When SelfDesign learners and their families, and educators gathered in the Lower Mainland last spring for our Commencement Ceremony celebrating our Class of 2022, they were treated to a performance by one of their peers. At the ceremony, Amelia, who [...]
Verena Gibbs joined the SelfDesign® Learning Foundation Board of Directors in 2017 because she thought it would be a good way to support an organization that had given her so much earlier in her career. “I’m very grateful to have [...]
At SelfDesign, each learner contributes to a portfolio that showcases and celebrates their own learning and achievements throughout the year. “I like to call it the pot of gold at the end of each semester,” says Educational Program team lead [...]
We’re all feeling it. Full bellies and full hearts going into the New Year! We hope you had an amazing holiday season with friends and family and are looking forward to starting 2023. To help get you started, we’d love [...]
As SelfDesign, we recognize that learning happens everywhere, in every moment and throughout a person’s life – not just in class or from kindergarten to grade 12. We also recognize that learning may be about Math or Language Arts or [...]
Learning at home can be liberating and fun. The ability to assess your kids’ unique strengths, learning styles and interests—and roll with them to maximize their learning potential—is a special opportunity! Along with the ability to spend more time with [...]
We know how busy the holiday season can be, especially with kids! Which is why HomeLearners Network (HLN) is offering some incredible live, online activities to help your kids explore their interests and passions. Parents, if you need an extra [...]
Almost three years after pandemic public health restrictions temporarily ended our in-person camps for SelfDesign learners, we’re more than delighted to be planning these popular offerings once again. Our long-awaited Winter Camp takes place February 13–16, 2023. Learners will gather [...]
SelfDesign learner Grace wasn’t looking forward to writing the three grade 10 and 12 provincial assessments she needed in order to get her Dogwood Diploma (B.C. Graduation Certificate). Every young person in B.C. seeking to finish grade 12 with a [...]
SelfDesign learners have a good track record for receiving the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care’s School District/Authority Scholarships. In 2022, three of our commencing grade 12 learners won four of the $1,250 scholarships, which can be used to [...]
