Grade 6–7 and 8–9 Theme offerings help learners gain the skills they need to succeed in high school

2023-10-04T10:36:44-07:00October 4th, 2023|Our Approach|

Our Grade 6–7 Theme and Grade 8–9 Theme offerings allow learners to connect with their peers in safe, supportive online spaces, grow their comfort at communicating online and gain skills they’ll need in later grades.

40 years of lifelong learning: We’re planning great things for SelfDesign’s 40th Anniversary

2024-09-05T10:30:15-07:00September 27th, 2023|40th Anniversary, Our Approach|

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 [...]

5 Ways interdisciplinary learning projects help your kid’s development

2024-09-20T04:17:57-07:00September 20th, 2023|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians|

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!

New live learning activities for your kids this fall!

2024-09-20T04:17:57-07:00September 13th, 2023|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians|

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! [...]

SelfDesign helped this learner get a headstart on university

2023-09-06T16:07:24-07:00September 6th, 2023|Learner Stories|

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, [...]

SelfDesign seeks to improve access and remove barriers for learners, families and contractors

2023-08-31T16:00:22-07:00August 31st, 2023|Our Approach|

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 [...]

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 6 – Holding the long goal

2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00August 23rd, 2023|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

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 [...]

SelfDesign’s Education Program assistant team builds community and provides support

2023-08-30T09:44:04-07:00August 16th, 2023|Our Approach|

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, [...]

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