BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association

As a school leader, your words matter. Learn to interact effectively with your staff and support their thinking. Join us for Cognitive Coaching and learn at your own pace. The course begins August 22 in our Vancouver office: https://cognitive-coaching-2026.attendease.com/

Do you know about the five other Canadian associations the BCPVPA partners and collaborates with? Learn about this and the other connections of the BCPVPA in this article from our May magazine:https://bcpvpa.insite.com/files/web/0a609e01-0439-ec77-8d09-018303a017d1/building-connections-principled-may-2026.pdf

Across the world, educators are noticing the same thing: old assumptions are cracking, new pressures mounting, and the usual approaches aren’t enough. At our new webcast, we will take the time to name what is actually happening in our schools and in the wider world they sit within. Learn more here:

https://bcpvpa.insite.com/files/sites/bcpvpa/professional-learning/bcpvpa-education-in-times-of-complexity-chaos-and-collapse.pdf

From July 2 to 4, new school Vice-Principals and Principals will gather in UBC Okanagan for Foundations. Thousands of school leaders have joined us for previous editions, taking an important step in becoming successful school leaders. Register now:
https://foundations-2026.attendease.com/

“As we looked out over that bustling room in October, we heard questions, we heard laughter, and we witnessed the next generation of educational leaders stepping forward.” Learn how the BCPVPA's new Compass Program is helping new leaders feel equipped in their roles:https://bcpvpa.insite.com/files/web/0a609e01-0439-ec77-8d09-018303a017d1/compass-principled-may-2026.pdf

Do you want to master working well AND living well? Apart from award-winning psychology and education behaviorist Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, the 2026 Connecting Leaders Conference also welcomes Dr. Sean Lessard. Learn from a writer, researcher, and community advocate for Indigenous Youth wellness and leadership. Find out more, early bird registration is still open! bit.ly/BCP_CL26

Applications for the BCPVPA Compass Leadership Academy 2026-2028 cohort are open until June 22. Compass is open to new BCPVPA members & BCPVPA members new to their roles after July 1, 2025. Application info is in eNews & the member portal.

Attention new school leaders - Foundations is right around the corner. Countless school Principals have joined us for this program over time, setting the way for a successful career. Starts July 2 in Kelowna, register here: https://foundations-2026.attendease.com/

Looking for a book club? The BCPVPA's Book Club is back for the 26-27 school year. We will read 5 different books on leadership, effective communication and more. Click on the link and see which book peaks your interest: https://bbc-leadershift-ca4sp.attendease.com/registration/select

Are you already planning your learning for the next school year? Our Morning Caffeine sessions will involve real conversation and reflection, helping to navigate complicated relationships in schools. Learn more here: https://morning-caffeine-how-to-work-with-complicated-people-ih0g8.attendease.com/registration/select