About Learning Forward BC affiliate and Board Members

The Professional Learning Network for British Columbia

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:

BC Case Study EX Summary

CanadaStudyExecSumm2016 final copy

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