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Supporting K-12 Excellence

Focused Education Resources is a non-profit, member-driven organization passionate about supporting excellence in the K-12 sector. Our shared service offerings provide school districts, independent schools and First Nations schools with a comprehensive suite of resources created to help optimize every aspect of education delivery.

We are situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Serving members in communities across British Columbia, the Yukon and Northwest Territories, Focused Education is committed to reconciliation and building relationships as we move forward.

About us


Featured

Focused Education provides a broad spectrum of member benefits. Below, we spotlight just a few of our most popular offerings.

IT4K12 Plenary Activity: Shifting the Culture of STEAM Education

This hands-on activity will invite participants to explore inclusive design, showing how diverse contributions can address the lack of representation in innovation and IT.




 

October 24th – New Program Launch

Mark your calendars for Live It Earth's new program launch on October 24th. Available to all K-7 French Immersion and English classes. Experts will delve into the fascinating world of the Mackenzie River Delta—the largest in Canada. Discover how the locals rely on this vital ecosystem for harvesting, the innovative use of sonar technology to map waterways, and why this region holds such significance. Login with your class through the Digital Classroom.

Planning Resource for Educators

Wondering which novels or websites to use in your classroom for teaching and learning? View this video to see how the K-12 Evaluated Resource Collection can support your lesson planning for September and throughout the school year. 


 

 

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Upcoming

We are always on the lookout for new ways to support members’ evolving needs. Some recent highlights: 

  • IT4K12 2024: November 5 & 6 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre.
  • Classroom PIA Power App: Under development now and anticipated to be available to members in January.

Member Benefits

We offer a comprehensive suite of resources and opportunities for our members. As we regularly add new ones, be sure to check back often. 

K-12 Evaluated Resources

A collection of educators’ assessments of fiction, non-fiction and digital resources to support the K-12 curriculum. 

Learning Resource Selection

We created this professional resource to support informed, thoughtful decision-making about classroom resource selection.

Digital Classroom

Quality digital resources for classroom instruction and learning. 

Procurement

Sector-wide procurement saves members time and provides access to best-in-class products and services at preferential pricing. 

Privacy Templates & Resources

Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) templates, learning tools, information resources and more.

Technology Leadership

Our experts monitor emerging technologies and opportunities for optimizing IT systems, cybersecurity and information privacy.

Member Access

Get access to enhanced member-only content with a user account:

  • Member Directory
  • Evaluated Resources
  • PIA Templates & Resources
  • Procurement Agreements