We are excited for our clients to meet our newest educational consultant, Alyssa Morris! Over the past four years, Alyssa has worked as a writing coach and now, as an educational consultant at Options Solutions. As a writing coach, she has empowered students with the knowledge of how to develop and enhance their writing. She believes […]
Meet our Newest Writing Coach, Megan Holec!
We are excited for our clients to meet our newest writing coach, Megan Holec! Megan holds a Masters in English Language and Literature, and her BA in Honours English Literature from UBC. As a first-year English course TA, Megan taught discussion-format classes every week, provided her students with writing feedback, and worked closely with her students […]
Want to experience a week of business education with a group of like-minded peers?
We’ve partnered with YELL (Youth Entrepreneurship Leadership Launchpad) to bring a summer boot camp to students who want to learn about the tools and exercises entrepreneurs use to turn their vision into reality. Our first session was such a fun, interactive week that one student said: “I loved the environment of this course – entertaining, […]
Update on English 12 Provincial Exam Marks
We were advised on July 29 that there was an issue with the English 12 Provincial Exam marks from June 2019. The ministry confirmed in a public statement on August 1 that the issue had been resolved. August 1, 2019 The Ministry of Education has released a statement confirming the problem has been resolved here. […]
We’re hiring! Join our fun, dynamic administrative team.
Options Solutions is a unique educational practice. We create a safe space for adolescents to identify their interests and goals, provide them with the information and tools to make informed educational decisions, and empower them to define their own paths to success. We are looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented person to join our team. Working […]
There’s a BIG CHANGE coming to BC high schools…
…It’s called the Graduation Literacy Assessment (GLA). WHAT IS THE GLA? The GLA, a requirement for graduation, is an exam that will evaluate students’ ability to read and analyze a variety of texts and to communicate ideas and draw out personal connections in writing. It goes on students’ permanent high school transcript and will prepare […]
Looking to do some summer reading? Here’s what our team recommends
Options team members have many things in common: an interest in travel and new experiences, a genuine enjoyment of exercise, and a deep and abiding passion for helping young people make educational decisions. We also really like books. Summer is the perfect time to indulge in reading. Find yourselves a hammock, a patio, a poolside […]
Start Your First Year Feeling Confident By Taking this Course!
At Options, our writing coaches head to the office each day with the aim of making students fall in love with poetry, short stories, and novels. They work hard to help students see the beauty in a certain turn of phrase or the power of articulating a complex idea. They love language, but they can […]
Meet Our Team: Interview with Michelle Robertson, Educational Consultant
This month, we sat down with Michelle Robertson, one of our educational consultants, to learn more about her role at Options. Tell us a little about yourself and your role at Options Solutions. Over the past several years, I have had the opportunity to participate in a number of roles at Options Solutions. I opened […]
Want to learn about business this summer?
We’ve partnered with YELL (Youth Entrepreneurship Leadership Launchpad) to bring a summer boot camp to students who want to learn about the tools and exercises entrepreneurs use to turn their vision into reality. Students will hear from inspiring local entrepreneurs and business leaders, work with a small group of like-minded peers, and develop problem-solving skills, […]