Leading English Education and Resource Network

LEARN is an educational foundation supported in part by funding from the Quebec-Canada Entente for Minority Language Education that:

• offers e-learning services and support to all English school boards, private schools, community organizations and the private sector in rural and urban settings;
• supports and promotes pedagogical collaboration and innovation using information technology, and works to model best practices; and
• publishes quality learning materials to support educators who are implementing competency-based practices in the classroom.

Vision

To be a Beacon for Excellence in Education

Mission

To provide access to quality learning material, educational technology, and e-learning resources in a timely, responsive manner to the Québec English Education Community.

Values

Leadership, Innovation, Responsiveness, Openness, Equity

Guiding Principles

In the context of best practices and coherent strategic planning:

• Cultivate a cohesive structure at LEARN in order to maximize production, delivery of resources, expertise and services such as:
  • Design and develop educational resources
  • Publish and print tools and resources
  • Provide a venue for e-learning
  • Promote the use of information and communication technology across the curriculum

• Provide opportunities through research for grassroots development and networking, linking learners and leaders.
• Foster expert groups as the driving force to initiate, promote, and support exemplary educational practice.
• Promote partnerships with key stakeholders in the educational milieu and community at large.
• Provide interactive opportunities in order to build a provincial, collaborative community.
• Engage and nurture educators as learners in their professional development and growth.
• Establish collaborative initiatives to ensure systemic coherence.