About Learning Forward BC

A Professional Learning Network

– 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.

 

BC Case Study EX Summary

 

CanadaStudyExecSumm2016 final copy

 

This work aligns with the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning.

Goals of Learning Forward BC

  1. To explore and develop a shared understanding of learning in the 21st Century
  2. 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
  3. 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:  Corrine 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 Shorthal, Director of Instruction, West Vancouver Schools

Andrea McComb: BC Principals and Vice-Principals Association                                                                             Richard Stewart, Richmond School District

Marie Ratcliffe,  Richmond School District

Rod Allen

Denise Augustine

Tammy Renyard

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

Trudean Andrews

Membership Coordinator

Retired

North Vancouver

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

Andrea McComb

Member at Large

District Administrator

BCPVPA

Amelia Poitras

Chair: Professional Learning

Vice- Principal

North Vancouver

Corinne McCabe

Treasurer

Superintendent( Retired)

Chilliwack

David Manuel

Secretary

Director of Instruction

Chilliwack

Richard Stewart

Member at Large

Director of Instuction

Richmond

Marie Ratcliffe

Member at Large

District Administrator

Richmond

Rod Allen

Denise Augustinne

Tammy Renyard