Foundations for New School Leaders brings together practicing Principals as facilitators and panelists, along with the inspirational voices of BC’s education partners. It’s an exceptional opportunity for leadership development, networking, learning, and growth.

Foundations supports new leaders to ‘think like a Principal and Vice-Principal’ as they transition to the role. The relationships and networks that are forged during Foundations will support new Principals and Vice-Principals throughout their careers. 

Developed in collaboration with education leaders and constantly evolving, Foundations has been designed to help facilitate critical transitions, both from the classroom to school leadership, and from Vice-Principal to Principal, and provides a province-wide context for educational leadership.

The 2026 edition of Foundations is moving. With Vancouver hosting seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, event and accommodation spaces are at a premium. We thought the time was right to pack our bags, and host Foundations for New School Leaders in another beautiful BC location: UBC Okanagan in Kelowna! This close-knit campus is set in the heart of the Okanagan, and is surrounded by mountains, lakes, and vineyards. Consider building your Canada Day vacation around three days of learning and connection in BC’s sixth largest city. Save the date: July 2, 3 and 4, 2026.

Registration opens soon!