Support, community, inspiration: Why educators choose SelfDesign
Year after year, our supportive, inclusive community and our supportive, relationship-based, learner-centred approach attract and inspire our educators.
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07, 2022
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05, 2022
The role of the learning consultant at SelfDesign Learning Community: Supporting the learner
Our learning consultants advise, provide resource recommendations, and offer guidance to their learners and families on how these young people can achieve their own personalized learning goals.
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05, 2022
Support for mental health is integrated through many aspects of SelfDesign
During this week, Mental Health Week, the focus is on how we support the mental wellbeing of our learners, families, educators and contractors.
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04, 2022
Pink with Pride: SelfDesign works to further acceptance, inclusion and support of all nuances of gender identity within our community
On International Day for Pink, we’re proud to ally with our LGBTAQ2S+ community members and stand up against discrimination and bullying
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03, 2022
5 reasons why families choose SelfDesign Learning Community
Our model, philosophy and approach to learning are based on a suite of key beliefs about learning, how it happens, and what best fosters it.
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01, 2022
On the path towards a career in holistic health and education: An interview with SelfDesign alum Hannah (‘2020)
Learners who finish grade 12 with SelfDesign Learning Community have the same career and post-secondary opportunities as other B.C. students do. Hannah (Class of 2020) tells us about her post-SelfDesign learning and career path.
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02, 2021
SelfDesign learner’s council provides unique skill-building opportunities for learners
SelfDesign's student council has accomplished a great deal to bridge the gap between learners and the organization. In this interview, council President Samayyah talks about her approach to leadership for the 2020/21 school year.
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03, 2024
Say hello to Katie and Steve, our fun and creative new guides!
HomeLearners Network (HLN) offers a playground of fun, online learning activities for your home learner. Our guides excel in both crafting and leading diverse STEAM-focused activities that blend multiple subjects into topics that kids love. Our goal is to create a fun, interactive, and hands-on learning experience for your kid! We're thrilled to add the creativity of our brand-new Guides, [...]
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10, 2023
Grade 6–7 and 8–9 Theme offerings help learners gain the skills they need to succeed in high school
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.
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05, 2023
Giving learners tools to succeed by making math approachable
Careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are becoming ever more important, and at SelfDesign, learners who finish grade 12 with a Dogwood Diploma have the same opportunities to pursue post-secondary studies and careers in STEM as any other learners who graduate from high school in B.C. At SelfDesign® Learning Community, we are applying cutting-edge educational research to our [...]