About Learning Forward BC
The Professional Learning Network in British Columbia
– Affiliated with Learning Forward
Learning Forward, formerly the National Staff Development Council [NSDC], is an international association of learning educators committed to one purpose in K-12 education: Quality Professional Learning for all Educators
Learning Forward BC provides:
- Models of Professional Learning that reflect research and practice found in the Canadian Study on Professional Learning Dimensions ( 2016) and Learning Forward Standards for Learning
The Learning Forward BC affiliate, , 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.
Professional Learning Research based on a broad base of British Columbia. Canadian and Global Research that includes the following.
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This work aligns with 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 the Learning 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: 2021-2022
Executive
Chair: Suzanne Elliott, Consultant, and Sunshine Coast, BC srichards.elliott@gmail.com
Vice-Chair: April Lowe, BCTF Local President, Sea to Sky School District ,
Secretary: David Manuel , Director of Instruction, Chilliwack School District
Treasurer: Corinne McCabe, Retired Superintendent, Chilliwack School District a
Professional Learning, Amelia Poitras, Vice-Principal, North Vancouver School District
Membership: Trudean Andrews, Retired, West Vancouver
Communications, Administration, Business Office:Audrey Hobbs Johnson , AHJ Consultants, North Vancouver audreyhj@shaw.ca
Members at Large
Reno Ciofli: Assistant Superintendent, Coquitlam School District
Sandralynn Shorthall, Director of Instruction, West Vancouver Schools
Andrea McComb: BC Principals and Vice-Principals Association
Richard Stewart, Retired, Richmond School District
Rod Allen,Harvard Graduate School of Education, DLD, Senior Advisor
Denise Augustine, Ministry of Education, Ind
Tammy Renyard, Victoria School District
Willow Mumford, North Vancouver School District, Teacher Leader, Carson Family of Schools, Queen Mary
Tamela Davison Manery, Princiipal, Surrey School District
ADVISOR
Steve Cardwell: Past President, Learning Forward International
Assistant Dean, Kwantlen polytechnic University, Surrey, BC

Sue Elliott
President
Consultant
Lives in Sechelt

Audrey Hobbs Johnson
Communications Coordinaator
Consultant
North Vancouver

Willow Mumford
Member At Large
Teacher Leaders
North Vancouver

Trudean Andrews
Membership Coordinator
Retired
North Vancouver

Tamela Davison Manery
Member At Large
Principal
Surrey

Sandra-Lynn Shortall
Member At Large
District Principal
West Vancouver School District
Steve Cardwell
Advisor
Past-President, Learning Forward Board of Trustees
Delta, BC

Reno Ciolfi
Member at Large
Assistant Superintendent
Coquitlam School District

April Lowe
Vice Chair/President Elect
Local BCTF President
Sea to Sky School District

Amelia Poitras
Chair: Professional Learning
Vice- Principal
North Vancouver

Corinne McCabe
Treasurer
Superintendent( Retired)
Chilliwack

David Manuel
Secretary
Director of Instruction
Chilliwack

Richard Steward
Member at Large
Retired Director of Instruction
Richmond

Rod Allen
Member at Large
Harvard Graduate School of Education, DLD Senior Advisor
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Denise Augustinne
Member At Large
Ministry of Education
Victoria

Tammy Renyard
District Principal, Special Education, Classroom based Learning Rounds
Victoria School District
Victoria

Katie Marren
District Principall
Prince George SD #57
Prince George