ENGAGE . INSPIRE . CONNECT
Who We Are
We are a Canadian, women-led educational consultancy focused on creative program design and educator wellbeing training solutions.
We support education projects and programs with a focus on inclusion and equity. We create dynamic training programs for recreation, sport, early years, and K – 12 educators. We specialize in ways to engage children and youth using creative, collaborative practices.
We'd love to re-kindle your organization's educational spark!
Contact us at REiLlearning@gmail.com for a free consultation.
SERVICES
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Big-Picture Design:
Co-led the province-wide design of accessible after-school programs for the BC After-School Sport and Arts Initiative; translated complex organizational goals into policy and curriculum that addressed learners with barriers to participation. Designed and led annual Community Forums for school district, school and community organizations across British Columbia in support of sharing ideas, creative solutions, and what works in diminishing barriers in rural, urban, and remote communities in designing and delivering meaningful sport and art programming.
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Facilitation & Feedback:
Partner with universities and health organizations to support authentic feedback and user-friendly tools. A couple of examples of projects we've supported include the Alzheimer Drug Therapy Initiative study and the study of Self-Care Issues from the Perspectives of those living with COPD.
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User-Friendly Materials:
Develop practical training modules and e-learning courses. We continue to partner with the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and the BC Alliance for Healthy Living utilizing adult learning principles to support the practice of inclusion. To view our e-learning courses with BCRPA visit
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Strategic Implementation:
Manage the full initiative design from performing gap analysis and identifying needs to scaling pilot programs into sustainable provincial programs.
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Extended Reach:
Author custom policy frameworks and training courses focused on capacity building, ensuring long-term sustainability and the inclusion of underrepresented voices.
Additionally, we offer professional development sessions and consultations for schools, out-of-school programs, and community organizations. Explore the options below to learn how we can support your team.
COLLABORATORS
TESTIMONIALS
Katy facilitated a series of three virtual workshops specifically catered to the after-school program educator and used her REiL social-emotional framework to encourage reflection, pro-active strategies, and ways to support well-being for self and others. Katy uses a relaxed facilitation style that parallels the way we hope to be with and serve children and families. A quote she shared during the session was that “Anxiety is contagious, but so is calm” and this was enacted in the ways she created a sense of ease for all. Her sessions were interactive and conversational, and she honoured and incorporated the knowledge and experience of the participants while including her own expertise and current research. It was a truly collaborative experience to work alongside Katy to offer this series. Feedback on the sessions was positive - Participants left feeling validated and equipped with practical tools, strategies, and reflections to support and engage all learners.
Early Childhood Services Anglophone East, New Brunswick
It was such a pleasure partnering with Katy at REiL Learning. From the beginning of our planning time together, Katy listened deeply and thoughtfully as she tailored a workshop for over 40 adult learners that work with kids and youth in education, out of school, and recreation programs. Her presentation was fun, engaging and responsive. The participants were so impressed by her knowledge and expertise and walked away feeling informed and inspired. I look forward to working with Katy again soon!
Sheri Brattston, Managing Director, Community Education
Burnaby School District
We were thrilled to have Katy Bigsby from Reil Learning present to our summer staff on Proactive Strategies for Tricky Situations. Katy’s session was engaging, practical, and deeply relevant to the challenges our team encounters in the Club setting. Her strategies truly resonated with our staff, who left feeling more confident and equipped to respond to difficult moments. If you are looking to strengthen your team's capacity to handle complex situations with professionalism and empathy - Katy can help!
Jess Newman
Director of Children's Programs
BGC Greater Halifax Clubs
