Leadership Support

There are many resources and supports available for those who provide leadership in British Columbia’s schools and districts, as well as for those who aspire to formal leadership positions.

The newly formed British Columbia Education Leadership Council has a mandate to develop education leaders in British Columbia’s K–12 school system and has three objectives:

1. To manage K–12 leadership succession challenges across the province.
2. To bring coherence to new and existing leadership development programs.
3. To design and manage sustainable operations to achieve these objectives.

Its Board of Directors includes representatives from:

• BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils,
• British Columbia School Superintendents Association,
• BC School District Secretary-Treasurers’ Association,
• BC Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association,
• British Columbia School Trustees Association, 
• BC Ministry of Education and the
• BC Ministry of Advanced Education.

These partner association’s websites also have a wealth of information available on professional development opportunities, current issues in education, and opportunities for advancement. Check them out, above.

There are also a number of education leadership preparation and development programs available at BC universities: 

• UVic Faculty of Education Professional Specialization Certificate in School Management and Leadership 
• Royal Roads Master of Arts (Leadership) 
• UNBC Master of Education (Multidisciplinary Leadership) 
• SFU Doctorate in Education Leadership