How ERDI works
Research and Development Services
Leadership Development Institute
ERDI Officers



Education Research & Development Corp. (ERDI) has established a forum for meaningful dialogue between business leaders and chief executive officers (CEOs, superintendents and directors) of key school districts/boards/divisions across Canada. This dialogue is intended to have a positive impact on education in Canada by influencing thequality of services and products provided to school systems by theCorporate Partners of ERDI.

A key element of ERDI is the semi-annual 3-hour panel at each conference, where each Corporate Partner is provided an opportunity to get feedback and advice on any topic including those related to products, services and marketing strategies. Panels are not to be used to sell products orservices to ERDI Education Partners. In addition, opportunities for relationship building are provided throughout the 3-day conference.

Mission Statement

To provide a forum to enable its Corporate Partner companies to deliver the very best programs, services and products to the learners and staff in the schools of Canada.

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Intereted in attending the ERDI Forum in Calgary, on Wednesday October 12th, 2011. please register at forum@ERDI.ca


"Try to imagine a Focus Group including CEOs of every major corporation in your marketplace, which is what ERDI is to the K-12 Canada. SDS has been a member of ERDI since 1998, and our association has helped us to shape both new products and corporate strategy."

"We value the close personal friendships that we have made through ERDI, with Canadian Educational leaders and with other suppliers working with educators. On a number of occasions we have been able to make connections and achieve goals as a direct result of our association with this group"


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