All sessions are online unless as otherwise noted.
Special Note January 15, 2025 is in person in Nanaimo.
Pre-registration is available, email info@learningforwardb.ca for advanced registration.
January 15, 2026
Crafting Your Work for Wellbeing: Cultivating Flourishing Leadership in Schools
With Sabre Cherkowski, UBC Okanagan School of Education and Jessica Antosz
đź“Ť In person at Nanaimo Golf Course
đź’˛ $200 per person (includes dinner); groups of 4 or more $175 per person
Registration deadline December 1, 2025
YEAR AT A GLANCE:
REGISTRATION OPEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
For additional information email info@learningfoward BC.
Session times: 4:00–5:30 pm
Registration: learningforwardbc.ca
1. October 23, 2025
AI: The Important Things Teachers, Students, and Leaders Need to Be Thinking About – a two part series
With Cari Wilson
Session 1 – From Ethics to Efficiency – AI in the Classroom
In this session we will dive into what educators and students need to consider when using AI to support the teaching and learning in their classrooms.
- October 29, 2025
The Intersection of Human Flourishing and AI
With Rohan Arulpragasm, Chris Kennedy, and Rod Allen
Join Rod, Rohan and Chris for a lively discussion about the complex work of leading in a world where multiple and often competing priorities define our work.
- November 17, 2025
Book Club Session 1
“The Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, A White Town, And the Road to Reconciliation” by Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson
Hosted by Trudean Andrews and Amelia Poitras, with a possible visit from the authors.
“Valley of the Birdtail” follows two generations of families, one from the Waywayseecappo Indian Reserve and the other from Rossburn, Manitoba and how they came together “ to create an uncommon measure of hope”.
- November 27, 2025
SD33 Chilliwack – One District’s Journey Toward Truth and Reconciliation – a two part series
Session 1 Lessons Learned
With Denise Augustine, David Manuel, Brenda Point, and Indigenous Student Voice and Agency team
Student, teachers and district and provincial leaders will examine the origins of this important work, the development of authentic Indigenous student voice and agency, and the challenges and opportunities along the way.
- January 15, 2026
Crafting Your Work for Wellbeing: Cultivating Flourishing Leadership in Schools
With Sabre Cherkowski, UBC Okanagan School of Education and Jessica Antosz
đź“Ť In person at Nanaimo Golf Course
đź’˛ $200 per person (includes dinner); groups of 4 or more $175 per person
Registration deadline December 1, 2025
Wellbeing in school matters for teachers, administrators, students, school and District staffs, Board of Trustees, and the school community members. From within our role, how can we create conditions to promote, encourage, and sustain well-being for self and others?
- February 9, 2026
Book Club Session 2: Is It Fair to Ask Students to Save the World?
Hosted by Trudean Andrews and Amelia Poitras
Michael Fullan in discussion with Rod Allen and Jal Mehta, talks about the present context and the steps in creating classrooms that look to students, reflecting what they care about. It is a timely discussion about leadership and student involvement in a changing world
- February 19, 2026
 AI: The Important Things Teachers, Students, and Leaders Need to Be Thinking About – a two part series
With Cari Wilson
Session 2 – AI in Education – Revolution or Transformation?
AI has the power to impactfully change many of our institutions but how do we want to see this evolve? What decisions and tensions do we need to consider to ensure that we put students and learning at the forefront, while making sure that educators still feel relevant and included?
- April 30, 2026
SD33 Chilliwack – One District’s Journey Toward Truth and Reconciliation – a two part series
Session 2
With Denise Augustine, David Manuel, Brenda Point, and Dustin Louie (UBC)
Hear insights gained doing this work from staff, district and provincial leaders. Learn how academic research supports “relentless incremental” change.
May – TBD— Learning Forward BC Annual General Meeting
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