EdGE Heartwood is a community-created, exploration and inquiry-based, grade k-9 blended distributed learning (DL) program in Smithers, BC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small Groups and Big Gains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Group learning program days happen in intimate groups of less than 15 students, 1-2 days a week. Families continue their learning at home on the other days of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each group is guided by 2-3 adults (educators, mentors, and parents) who bring their education, passion,and experience to the students of Edge. Educators have the support of an EA and\/or parent volunteer in the classroom, and older students who can assist and guide younger students. The older students are provided the opportunity for leadership and a chance to reinforce their own learning through this role.
What Heartwood provides to home learners is the opportunity for BC certified, educator-lead, group learning days. This allows the teacher\/Learning Consultant a more accurate assessment of the student\u2019s learning; families an opportunity for more support in the education of their child; and the child, an opportunity for group learning and deep friendships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Respect for Priorities and Values of Individuals and Families <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We are a community consciously creating an opportunity for children and adults to come together to discover, create, play, reflect, and learn. Our goal is to offer families a space in which delivery of curriculum is personalized and respects the priorities and values of the family, is individualized to the learner, and is supported as a \u201ctriangle of joined responsibility\u201d, where educator, parent, and learner are all equal participants in guiding the learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rooted in Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
EdGE works in collaboration with Navigate NIDES from School District 71 (SD71) of Comox, as a part of the Heartwood Learning Community. While we are administratively associated with SD71, we are a Smithers-based program and learners do not need to be located in SD71 to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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