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.
Update to mask use guidelines
As of October 1, 2021, all families, all contractors and any learners in Kindergarten to grade 12 must wear a mask anytime services are being provided indoors (in homes, offices, or learning centres and vehicles etc). There are exceptions for [...]
Faces of SelfDesign: Meet Family Services’ new team lead, Todd Butler
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Todd Butler, the new team lead for SelfDesign Family Services, talks about what the team does to support learners and families and his own SelfDesign experience.
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.
HomeLearners Network launches this October!
Introducing the HomeLearners Network - a community that supports children, youth and adults with online activities that inspire, empower and foster passion-driven learning.
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.
This learner on the autism spectrum is enrolled in college to follow his passion
With support and a personalized approach to learning, Thomas finished high school with SelfDesign and is starting college in September.
COVID-19 and Communicable Disease Safety Protocols Update
In June 2021, the provincial health officer issued a statement on transitioning from a COVID-19 safety plan to communicable disease prevention. In keeping with directives from the provincial health officer, the Ministry of Education, and WorkSafeBC, SelfDesign has transitioned from [...]