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.
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
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.
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.