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PIE - Where Life and Learning Meet  

Partners in Education (PIE) is a  that allows children to be educated, in part or whole, at sites outside of in-person school campuses. 

PIE is a unique school environment where we: 

• see families and teachers working together to support children's learning 
• aim to create a flexible and respectful community for students and families, drawing on the expertise of our BC certified teachers, parents, community mentors and the students themselves.   
• build supportive, respectful, trustworthy relationships with all members of our community, both in person and online;  
• collaboratively develop holistic individualized learning programs for every child and an intergenerational learning environment that acknowledges, reflects and celebrates unique interests, passions, quirks, goals and abilities;  
• are flexible in all aspects of our shared educational experiences.  
• see & celebrate the immense value of family involvement in student learning.   
• give students ample freedom to pursue their passions, in an effort to foster lifelong learning.   
• create and believe in safe and gentle learning environments, because everyone learns best when they feel safe and heard.  

For families who have chosen to follow provincial curriculum, PIE offers assistance, direction, and flexibility.  

Enrolment options 

There are two options for enrolment:  

Home-Based Learning – where learning is done primarily at home   

In-Person Opportunities – where students are invited to attend in-person group learning (available in various communities throughout B.C.) designed to augment the home learning experience. 

Go to the Program Options page to learn more!  

By enroling in PIE, parents agree to develop Student Learning Plans (SLPs) in collaboration with a BC certified teacher, to have their child(ren) follow provincial curriculum, and to provide work samples for assessment and evaluation by their child’s teacher.   

Students with disabilities and diverse abilities are supported by their PIE teacher and our Inclusive Education Department which includes a Director of Student Support Services, a Learning Support Coordinator, Learning Support Teachers (LSTs) and Education Assistants (EAs).  

With or without a Ministry-recognized designation, programs can be adapted to meet the needs of individual students. Students with a Ministry-recognized designation are provided with the opportunity to participate in the development of an Inclusive Education Plan (IEP) and are provided with access (that is equitable to students in an in-person school) to non-categorical resource services such as learning assistance, counselling, school psychology, speech-language pathology, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.  

Indigenous students in PIE are supported by our Indigenous Education Department which includes a District Principal of Indigenous Education, and in PIE, an Indigenous Education Success Teacher and two ³¦ÌŒÉ›±è&³Ù³ó±ð³Ù²¹; (sounds like 'chepth' - Ê”²¹²âÊ”²¹ÂáÌŒ³Ü&³Ù³ó±ð³Ù²¹;É™³¾ for auntie/uncle) District Indigenous Culture & Student Support Workers. The overarching goal of the Indigenous Education department is to support the holistic success of Indigenous students through enriched experiences and opportunities.  

Funding - Home-Based Learners can access $600 in learning resource funding for each child, to support learning at home and in the community. Additional resources are available for students with a Ministry designation to help them meet the goals and objectives of their Inclusive Education Plan (IEP). Your child’s Learning Support Teacher will work with you to create the plan and allocate resources based on the needs of your child.