The skills alumni Emma-Jane developed at SelfDesign® Learning Community from 2008 to 2020 have transferred into her work in public service at BC Housing, where she supports housing development through the BC Builds program. Looking ahead, she has clear goals [...]
From rural isolation and housing instability to meaningful work helping others, Hayden’s learning journey has been shaped by real-life experiences and regular self-reflection. Growing up in challenging circumstances and witnessing the realities faced by unhoused communities across British Columbia, this [...]
What if March was the month your child discovered a new language, stitched their own stuffed animal, wrote a mystery play and turned satellite images into art? At HomeLearners Network, learning isn’t one-size-fits-all… it’s creative, hands-on, and driven by curiosity. [...]
If you’re exploring learning options for your child, you might be looking for something that feels more personalized than the public school approach. Maybe your child learns best through curiosity, conversation, hands-on experiences and real life. Or maybe your family [...]
When Austin transitioned from SelfDesign to public school to complete Grades 10–12, and later applied to university, he began to fully understand how deeply his earlier learning experiences at SelfDesign had impacted him. This different way of learning turned out [...]
Our February activities at HomeLearners Network invite children to keep creating and building confidence through hands-on learning experiences that spark imagination and curiosity. Whether they’re crafting their first zine, stitching new life into old clothes, coding in Minecraft or writing [...]
One of the best things about home learning is that learning doesn’t have to follow a rigid schedule or come from textbooks and online programs. In fact, some of the most powerful learning happens in the middle of everyday moments, [...]
Kick off 2026 with a burst of creativity and fresh inspiration! January’s lineup of HomeLearners Network activities is designed to help your kids try something new, grow their confidence and explore the topics that naturally spark their curiosity. Each session [...]
Looking for fresh ways to keep your kid inspired this December? HomeLearners Network has you covered! Next month’s line-up is packed with hands-on, curiosity-driven activities, from baking a traditional Bûche de Noël and crafting claymation films to dancing, coding, Minecraft, [...]
When your child is enrolled at SelfDesign® Learning Community (SDLC), they are entering a learning environment where everyone feels seen, safe and respected. For children and families navigating gender identity and sexual orientation topics, SelfDesign offers a robust bank of [...]
