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.
Featured
Focused Education provides a broad spectrum of member benefits. Below, we spotlight just a few of our most popular offerings.
New Incident Response Retainer
A Cybersecurity Incident Response Retainer, available to all school districts, will enable them to immediately connect with an experienced cybersecurity expert team in the event of a cyber incident. This will support swift response - the best way to contain risk and ensure districts can resume operations and minimize costs as quickly as possible.
Live It Earth January Interactive Program
K-7 French and English classes are invited to explore Old Growth Forest biodiversity and uniqueness—join the live Q&A on January 23rd. The program includes a teacher guide and several student activities. Access through the Digital Classroom.
Apply to be an Evaluator by February 7
Focused Education is seeking BCTF members to become learning resource evaluators. Successful applicants will be offered a contract to join the next three-year cohort in support of our evaluation services.
Deadline for Applications Friday, February 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Direct All Enquiries To: Tracey Ernst, BC Teachers’ Federation, [email protected]
Upcoming
We are always on the lookout for new ways to support members’ evolving needs. Some recent highlights:
- February 14 Professional Development webinars: Learn about the Digital Classroom resources in online sessions featuring the Professional Learning Team.
- Digital Classroom Resources: Search 'classroom' and 'guides' in our Resource Centre to find tip sheets for World Book, Twig, Gale and more.
- Classroom PIA Power App: Under final development and testing now and anticipated to be available to members in February.
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.