About Learning Forward BC
The Professional Learning Network for British Columbia
– Affiliated with Learning Forward
Learning Forward BC , is an international network of learning educators committed to one purpose in K-12 education: Quality Professional Learning for all Educators that is focused on the needs of each and every student.
Learning Forward BC, is a cross-role educator group who work together collaboratively to support adult educators with the skills, strategies and resources that will lead to student engagement and success.
Learning Forward BC focus on equity is shown in all programs through Professional Learning that reflect current research and practice.
This is based on the Canadian Study on Professional Learning Dimensions ( 2016) and continues to develop thought current cross Canada and International work.
Professional Learning Programs and Projects based on a broad base of British Columbia. Canadian and Global Research that includes the following:
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This work aligns with and is part of the research base used for the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning.
Goals of Learning Forward BC
- To explore and develop a shared understanding of learning in the 21st Century
- To provide support for leadership in/of professional learning leaders by:
- Exploring intentions and responsibilities across different roles
- Engaging leaders in effective strategies to build and sustain capacity in schools and districts
To expand theLearning Forward BC networks through:
- Engaging and building partnerships through Professional Learning opportunities for all Educators in BC
- Connecting with ‘thought leaders’ in BC, across Canada and in an International Context
- Growing our virtual community along with promoting face-face sessions in a local context along with provincial sessions and conferences.
Learning Forward BC has a focus on :
- Promoting the Professional Learning Dimensions for Canada as stated in the Canadian Study Research on Professional Learning 2016
- Aligning with Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning
- Providing forums to engage others in relevant conversations about topics of keen interest by connecting research with innovative practice
- Sharing expertise and experiences in effective professional learning that enhances student learning
- Promoting and facilitating networking among those who teach and facilitate adult professional learning
- Collaborating and providing tools to support quality professional learning
Learning Forward BC Board of Directors: 2022-2023
Executive
Co-Chair: Suzanne Elliott, Consultant, and Sunshine Coast, BC
Co-chair April Lowe, Retired Sea to Sky School District ,
Secretary-Treasurer: Corinne McCabe, Retired Superintendent, Chilliwack School District
Professional Learning, Program Design : Rod Allen , Retired Superintendent, Ministry of Ed, BC , Harvard Programs,
Membership, Marketing : Trudean Andrews, Retired, West Vancouver
Administration/Operations :Audrey Hobbs Johnson , AHJ Consultants, North Vancouver
Project Leadership
Denise Augustine, Superintendent of Indigenous Education , Ministry of Education, BC, Trustee: Learning Forward, Dallas Texas
Tammy Renyard, Victoria School District
Denise Augustine, Superintendent of Indigenous Education , Ministry of Education, BC, Trustee: Learning Forward, Dallas Texas
Tammy Renyard, District Principal, Victoria School District
David Manuel, Director of Instruction, Chilliwack School
Amelia Poitras, District Principal, North Vancouver School District
Member at Large
Tamela Davison Manery, Principal, Surrey School District

Sue Elliott
Co- President
Consultant
Sechelt

April Lowe
Co-President
Retired BCTF Local President
Squamish

Audrey Hobbs Johnson
Administration/Operations
Consultant
North Vancouver

Trudean Andrews
Membership/Marketing
Retired
North Vancouver

Tamela Davison Manery
Marketing
Principal
Surrey

Amelia Poitras
Director, Student Agency Inclusion
District Vice-Principal, Inclusion
North Vancouver School Distric

Corinne McCabe
Secretary/Treasurer
Retired Superintendent( Retired)
Chilliwack

David Manuel
Director Student Agency
Director of Instruction
Chilliwack

Rod Allen
Director, Parnerships and Program
Harvard Graduate School of Education, DLD Senior Advisor
Free Range Humans Bolgs

Denise Augustinne
Director, Reconciliation, Roles and Responsibilities
Superintendent of Indigenou Education, Ministry of Education, BC
Ministry of Education, BC , Trustee, Learning Forward, Dallas TX

Tammy Renyard
Director, Peer Studies
District Principal
Victoria

Katie Marren
Vice- Principal , Secondary
Nanaimo School District
Nanaimo