Author Archives: audrey

My colleague Heather Lageman in the Learning Forward Foundation writes about  a “Professional Learning Legacy”. This concept intrigues me as we enter a very different year of learning for everyone here in the  BC system.   The context of our schools … Continued

Chris Kennedy is the Superintendent of Schools/CEO at West Vancouver Schools.  One of the most progressive voices in BC education, Chris has been featured by Macleans  Magazine as one of the 100 young Canadians to Watch. Kennedy is a writer … Continued

Announcing Learning Forward’s first Canadian Academy! With a new year comes a new Learning Forward Academy class. This year we are very excited about our first Canadian Academy We are launching a Canadian cohort because our members have told us … Continued

SAVE THE DATE  and stay tuned… and plan to attend the NETWORKING DINNER What will we talk about? A dynamic conversation on a provocative theme in Professional Learning When?       Thursday, April 3, 2014: 4:00-7:00 Where?     Schou Education Centre, Burnaby School … Continued

Tapping the Genius inside our Schools  As I begin to study the Wiseman Groups new book The Mulitplier Effect, I am  engaged  is self reflection about the realities of really playing the role of the Mulitplier.  On the surface, it … Continued

      Dear Dr. Dialogue: I often find myself working with groups of folks who have a wide range of exposure or experience with the topic/content of what I am working with. What suggestions do you have to help … Continued

President’s Message- March 2013 What’s Data Got to Do With It?   The current focus of teachers preparing report cards, administrators reflecting on school growth plans, and central office folks supporting staff and planning for the next school year leaves … Continued

Redefining Fair How to plan, assess, and grade in mixed-ability classrooms by Damian Cooper Solution Tree Press, 2011     Damian Cooper is an independent education consultant from Ontario, who specializes in helping schools and school districts improve their instructional … Continued