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.
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.
Join us in congratulating the learners from our Class of 2021 who received school district/school authority scholarships this year.
At SelfDesign’s Learner Council Welcome to Grade 10 Campfire, learners answered questions, addressed key concerns, and shared information and learners’ insights about what to expect in grade 10.
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.
Four learners came together to spearhead development of SelfDesign’s first-ever official Commencement Scrapbook. Drawing on the tradition of the highschool yearbook, the scrapbook provides each commencing learner with a collection of memories created by and for their peers.
SelfDesign wishes all the learners of the Class of 2021 many joyous adventures and discoveries as their learning journeys continue through the coming years.
Meet Jessica and Lacey, the two learners whose designs appear on SelfDesign’s own Orange Shirt Day t-shirts. Learners were invited to submit designs for an Orange Shirt Day t-shirt, and all SelfDesign learners were then invited to vote on the designs.
On May 17th, we recognized and celebrated International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) to uplift our LGBTQ2S+ community members. For this Pride month, we are sharing quotes from Gender Sexual Orientation Alliance (GSA) learners about how to support LGBTQ2S+ communities and individuals.
Long-time SelfDesign educator Jennifer Engracio shares tips to help parents deal with family resistance to their and their child’s chosen learning path.
