For Leaders in Education

Edvance exists to foster excellence in leadership, learning, and school operations in Christian schools in eastern Canada.

By taking a big picture view, centralizing resource creation, bringing school leaders together for support and collaboration, and understanding the unique culture of each affiliate school, we endeavor to offer relevant advice and assistance to each school leader in our association.

Leadership

Connect and grow with fellow Christian education leaders.

You want to lead a school that is recognized for its impact. But you may also feel isolated in your role as you navigate strategic priorities. That’s why we connect you to consulting and a cohort of leaders for support. Join a dynamic conversation where you can share your successes, connect with inspiring ideas and colleagues, and get support whether you’re struggling or stretching.

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Learning

A clear vision for excellent Christian education.

More than just transferring content into the minds of students, you want students to discover their place in God’s Story, to deepen their growing sense of themselves, their gifts, and their relationships to God and others, to creation and culture. Christian schools exist for students. We want to help you shine a light on professional excellence in education so that your students can experience joy and purpose in a beautiful but complex world.

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School Services

Resources to support you in your work.

There are so many things to keep on top of when it comes to school operations, administration, and governance. You don’t have to go it alone! We can provide you with manuals and policy templates that have been lawyer-vetted and are easily customizable. We make it a priority to know you and understand the unique culture of your school, providing advice and coaching as requested.

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Advocacy

Christian education for the public good.

The educational landscape is constantly changing. It’s vital to stay on top of the changes. But it’s also difficult with all the other responsibilities and tasks on the go. Policy changes, court decisions, and emerging research all need noting and sifting, and you need alerting. Edvance is the ear on the ground and the voice — to you and for you — in this changing context. It’s our goal to create a broader conversation about education in Canada in partnership with you and other organizations. Together, we’ll pursue and promote Christian education for the public good.

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"Once again, thank you for your support, for advocating, and for providing information when we need it. Much appreciated."

- EDVANCE AFFILIATE SCHOOL LEADER

EDVANCE AFFILIATE BENEFITS

NETWORKING & EVENTS

Attend events, conferences, and conventions. Participate in regional leadership cohorts to connect, collaborate, and stay current.

RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Gain access to professional development opportunities and resources, best practices and policies for school management and operation, and research-informed approaches to teaching and learning.

REPRESENTATION & ADVOCACY

Be part of a broader network educating and influencing thought leaders and key stakeholders about Christian schools. Together, we’ll pursue and position Christian education for the public good.

Join Us

Edvance affiliates benefit from a wide range of resources and support. Contact us for more information.

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LATEST ARTICLES

Jan 19, 2026

The Rewards of Setting a Messy Table

By Rita Bergsma

As I read the news each morning, I wonder about what is to come. News reports and subsequent social media posts have resulted in a rise in divisive thinking and factions in society; broken relationships abound on a global, national, and community scale as ideologies take root and people struggle to see value in the perspectives of others. Conflict is all around us and our classrooms and parking lots are not immune to conversations that divide rather than unify us as Christians in community and in the Kingdom of God.

Dec 8, 2025

Leadership Lessons From Nehemiah

By Ken VanMinnen

Do you ever feel like you want to quit your job? Do you find yourself daydreaming of days that do not involve challenges with the boys' bathroom, unrealistic parent expectations, financial pressures, or 6-7 other ways that seem to make leading a school more difficult than it should be? We have probably all been there. But there is hope!

Nov 17, 2025

Fully Alive

By Shannon Marcus

At our school this year, we’ve been exploring the theme Fully Alive, based on John 10:10: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

The thief wants us to ignore parts of ourselves, but Jesus cares about the whole person - our bodies, minds, emotions, relationships and souls. The thief tries to pull things apart, but Jesus is putting us back together and calling us into a relationship with Him.