Focused Education Resources is a not-for-profit, shared services organization dedicated to supporting excellence in K-12 education in British Columbia.
Our Services
We support K-12 education by evaluating resources, negotiating licenses, safeguarding privacy, and providing professional development and technical support.
Education
- Source Digital Classroom's core collection for Educators
- Deliver workshops & webinars through the Professional Learning Team
- Evaluate and grow the K-12 Resource Collection
Procurement
- Negotiate strategic agreements for K-12 supplies and services.
- Maintain Viva Engage community for K-12 support and connection.
- Offer professional assistance for K-12 procurement challenges.
Privacy & Technology
- Create and share Privacy Impact Assessment templates and privacy education materials.
- Host webinars on privacy and IT best practices.
- Facilitate technical support for Digital Classroom setups and coordinate enterprise licensing.
Learning & Events
- IT4K12 conference for educators and IT professionals.
- Due diligence workshop for district CIOs.
- Webinar series on various topics for K-12.
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 more than 3,300 books, videos, websites and other tools that support the K-12 curriculum.
Learning Resources
A suite of anti-racism, Indigenous history and culture, LGBTQ2S+ and English-language learner digital resources.
BC Digital Classroom
A curated and copyright compliant collection of grade-specific, ready-to-teach digital education resources from leading creators.
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.
Our Members
Our Members are from BC School Districts, Independent & First Nations Schools, and the K-12 education sector in Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
For Independent & First Nations School in BC who are not yet members, you are eligible for our Associate Membership.
Visit our Member Directory to learn more.