Edvance Christian Schools Association

Many school leaders know the feeling:
A difficult parent meeting.
A challenging board conversation.
A teacher evaluation that didn’t go the way you hoped.

Moments like these can make even strong leaders question themselves.

In this month’s Edvance Notice article, Rod Berg reflects on leadership “superpowers” — learning, courage, and the willingness to keep stepping back into the arena.

Read the full article and reflect: https://edvance.ca/article/17645-leadership-superpowers

Remarkable learning is happening every day across the Edvance network.

This spring, we’re launching a series of Edvance Learning Site Visits, where educators can visit other Christian schools across the network to see learning in action and exchange ideas with fellow educators and leaders.

Our first visits will focus on Teaching for Transformation (TfT) and are being hosted at Providence Christian School and Quinte Christian High School.

Whether your school is already implementing TfT or simply curious to learn more, you’re warmly invited. Get the details and register at: edvance.ca/sitevisits

Interested in hosting a learning site visit at your school? Contact us at [email protected].

Worship, meaningful leadership conversations, collaboration with peers, and practical learning all await at the Edvance Spring Leadership Day.

Take a step away from the pace of the school building and invest in your professional growth alongside fellow Christian school leaders.

Registration closes this Friday - secure your spot: https://edvance.ca/spring-leadership-day-2026

We can’t wait to see you there!

Today we join Christians around the world in celebrating the hope and joy of the resurrection.

Wishing you, your families, and your school communities a blessed Easter!

Are you discerning a call to Christian school leadership?

The Emerging Leaders Development Institute (ELDI) is a year-long hybrid program that helps emerging leaders explore and prepare for the possibility of becoming a head of school.

Applications for the 2026-27 cohort are open! Learn more and apply by April 1: https://edvance.ca/services/ELDI-2026-27

Supporting students through challenging behaviour is ongoing and important work.

Last month, Edvance-affiliate educators gathered at our offices for Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training, equipping them to respond to behaviour with care, consistency, and confidence.

Interested in bringing BMS training to your school? Contact us at [email protected]

Leaders– this spring take a pause from your daily demands.

On April 29, join principals, vice-principals, and leadership team members from across the Edvance network for a day of focused conversation, shared learning, and practical reflection.

We can’t wait to see you there! Get the details and register: https://edvance.ca/spring-leadership-day-2026

Behind a flourishing Christian school is wise, mission-aligned stewardship of finances.

Through the Edvance Strategic Finance Working Group principals, board members, and financial administrators have been equipped on how to rethink their finances and steward each budget-line in a way that is sustainable and aligned to their mission and vision.

In January, the group travelled to the Herzog Strategic Finance workshop and will continue learning together this spring.

Interested in learning how to grow in this area? Contact us at [email protected].

Teachers and school leaders — this one is for you.

What is the power of one caring adult in the life of a student?

Read the full article and reflect:
🔗 https://edvance.ca/article/17539-tying-ties

What might it look like to set a messy table in our schools—one that creates spaces of belonging, grace, and Christ-like love?

Read the full reflection: 🔗https://edvance.ca/article/17443-the-rewards-of-setting-a-messy-table

Do you have expertise or a topic that would benefit Christian school leaders, educators, or support staff? We invite you to submit a workshop proposal for our flagship professional learning event, the Edvance Conference, taking place October 29–30, 2026 in Ancaster, ON.

Proposals are due Friday, February 6, 2026.

Visit our website for full details and to submit your ideas:
🔗 https://edvance.ca/events/edvance-conference-2026