What are Community of Practice groups? 

Community of Practice (CoP) groups are learning communities led by experienced learning coaches. Meeting three times over the course of two days, these sessions provide educators with the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion around key ideas, share experiences and best practices, learn from one another, and build lasting professional connections. Through ongoing conversation and reflection, participants will have the chance to deepen their learning while fostering a sense of community with colleagues who share similar interests and passions.

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Session 1: What?

Building Community and Purpose

Connect with fellow educators and the learning coach who will guide your Community of Practice throughout all three sessions. Together, you'll build relationships, establish a shared understanding of the topic, and explore why it matters within Christian education.

Session 2: How?

Exploring Practice Together

Led by the same experienced learning coach, participants will examine practical strategies, models, and real-world examples that bring the topic to life in educational settings. Through structured discussions and breakout conversations, educators will talk about the CoP topic through looking at successes and struggles. 

Session 3: Now What?

Planning for Meaningful Action

This highly practical session is focused on helping educators turn ideas into action. Participants will collaborate, plan, receive feedback, and develop concrete next steps to apply their learning in their classrooms, schools, and educational contexts. 

 

 

Community of Practice Groups - 2026

Name Speakers
All Levels
"Belonging" with Mark deLeeuw Mark deLeeuw
"Created to Create: Purpose-Driven ADST" with Tim Van Hemert and Rod AugstinRodney Brooks-Augstin Tim Van Hemert
"Cultivating Flourishing: Building a Whole-School Approach to Mental Health in Christian Education" with Open Parachute ULC Joanne DiGiuseppe
"Engaging Biblical Concepts and Embodying Biblical Ethos in Classrooms and School Culture" with Julia VanderveenJulia Prins-Vanderveen
"International Programs- Growing from Cultural Awareness to Responsiveness" with Sarah EdgarSarah Edgar
"Literacy: Using Mentor Texts to Support Instruction" with Susan DykshoornSusan Dykshoorn
"Physical Education That Is Solid, Innovative, and Contributes to Student Well-Being" with Dr. John BylJohn Byl
"Wired for Wonder: Designing Playful, Curiosity-Inducing, Joyful Learning Experiences" with Dave MulderDavid Mulder
Early Learning/Primary
"Building Belonging in Early Childhood Classrooms (Ages 3–5)" with Sharon LowSharon Low
High School
"AI in Secondary Classrooms" with Darren Spyksma, Josefin Holmberg, Josh PatienceJosefin Holmberg Josh Patience Darren Spyksma
Leadership/Governance
"Leadership: Serving AND Sitting at the Table" with Matt Driediger and Jonathan BooneJonathan Boone Matt Driediger
"Leading through Disruption" with Kevin MirchandaniKevin Mirchandani
"School Board and Administration Relationships: Working Together" with Bryan YoungBryan Young
Middle/High School
"Arts Education" with Tara Corneau and Julie Monn Julie Monn-Djasngar Tara Corneau
Other
3 for 10 - Educator Panel Katie Churchill Hayley Dueck Grace Lo-Voo
CEBC AGM Tricia Warkentin
Student Panel from Vancouver Christian School