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.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2023 - 2028
Explore the 2023 – 2028 Focused Education Resources Strategic Plan to learn about our continued dedication to helping our K-12 members across B.C., Yukon and the Northwest Territories build capacity and access timely, relevant services and resources that support their ability to deliver excellence in education.
National Indigenous History Month - June
Search our K12 Evaluated Resource Collection to discover stories and web resources for supporting learning during National Indigenous History Month
Online Resource for Arctic Community and Climate Change Study
Teachers of K-7 can access this Canadian-created instructional resource. The online video explores how the Arctic Community of Tuktoyaktuk is experiencing climate change. The resource includes a teacher guide and student activities. Access through the Digital Classroom.
Upcoming
We are always on the lookout for new ways to support members’ evolving needs. Some recent highlights:
- School Furniture Pre-Qualification: RFSQ will be released in March to address classroom, early learning spaces, and office furniture.
- Black Canadian Learning Resource: Guided by an advisory committee with lived experience, a new classroom resource is in development for release in early 2025.
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.