BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Collaborative - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://beacollaborator.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Collaborative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T223407 CREATED:20260423T211824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T212035Z UID:990000023-1781697600-1781701200@beacollaborator.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Supporting Teachers to Strengthen Classroom Management DESCRIPTION:Virtual Lunch & Learn \nFeaturing: Jessica Werner\, Ph.D.\, Founder and CEO of Northshore LearningHosted by: The CollaborativeDate: Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026Time: 12:00–1 PM CSTLocation: via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/94009314244) \nClassroom management is one of the most common pressure points for teachers and one of the most consistent challenges administrators face when supporting their staff. This Lunch and Learn gives school leaders a neuroscience-informed framework for understanding student behavior and practical tools for coaching teachers toward proactive\, consistent practices. Walk away ready to strengthen classroom climate and reduce reactive discipline across your building. \nDr. Jessica Werner is the founder and CEO of Northshore Learning and has worked with schools worldwide as an instructor\, professor\, and consultant. Her work focuses on behavior support\, student regulation\, social-emotional learning\, and educator wellbeing. She is passionate about equipping administrators and teachers to build classrooms where all students can thrive. \n  URL:https://beacollaborator.com/event/lunch-learn-supporting-teachers-to-strengthen-classroom-management/ LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/94009314244 CATEGORIES:All Audiences,Collaborative Events,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://beacollaborator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Collab_lunch_learn_event_supporting_Teachers.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Collaborative":MAILTO:hello@beacollaborator.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T223407 CREATED:20251223T155506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T224556Z UID:990000019-1786005000-1786021200@beacollaborator.com SUMMARY:August 6 - EdLeader Collaborative DESCRIPTION:What if the most memorable thing about your school wasn’t its programs\, but how people experience your community? \nIn this keynote\, Jim McKenzie explores why hospitality matters in Christian schools\, how Jesus modeled a radically different kind of welcome\, and what it looks like to reflect that same heart in everyday school life. Through a clear and practical framework\, you’ll learn how to elevate ordinary interactions into meaningful\, memorable moments. \nYou’ll walk away with a renewed vision for hospitality’s role in shaping culture and simple\, actionable ways to create experiences that truly embody your school’s mission and vision. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost: $70Location: Christ Presbyterian Church\, 6901 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN 55435 \nView the agenda \nWhat is The Collaborative? The Collaborative is a half-day event designed for Christian educators to connect\, learn\, and engage in meaningful collaboration. This gathering brings together school leaders who share a commitment to faith-based education\, offering a space for networking\, professional development\, and discussions on the most pressing topics in Christian education. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nNetworking & Connection – Meet and engage with other Christian education leaders who share your mission and challenges.\nInteractive Workshops & Presentations – Gain practical insights and strategies from experts in education\, leadership\, and spiritual development.\nKeynote Speakers – Learn from thought leaders who will share wisdom on faith-centered leadership and education.\nEarn CEUs – Attendees will receive CEUs to support their professional growth.\n\nWhy Attend? Christian school leadership is a calling\, but it doesn’t have to be a journey taken alone. The Collaborative provides an opportunity to grow\, reflect\, and build lasting connections with peers. Leave equipped with new ideas\, strengthened by shared experiences\, and encouraged to lead your school with clarity and confidence. We hope to see you there! URL:https://beacollaborator.com/event/2026-august-6-edleader-collaborative/ LOCATION:Christ Presbyterian Church\, 6901 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55435\, United States CATEGORIES:Collaborative Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beacollaborator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/collab_aug_6_2026_edleader_event_graphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Collaborative":MAILTO:hello@beacollaborator.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T223407 CREATED:20260423T225406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T143822Z UID:990000024-1786021200-1786028400@beacollaborator.com SUMMARY:August 6 - General Ed Teacher Training (Member School Only) DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free for all Collaborative Member Schools  – Up to 10 teachers per member school may attend!Location: Christ Presbyterian Church Address: 6901 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55435 \nEvery classroom has students who learn differently. For many general education teachers\, supporting those students well feels like one more thing on an already full plate\, without clear tools or a shared framework to work from. \nThis two-hour professional development session\, led by Dr. Jodi Wolkerstorfer\, gives your teachers exactly that. Grounded in biblical truth and built around practical application\, the session establishes a common language around learning differences\, walks teachers through how to use classroom data to guide their instruction\, and introduces evidence-based strategies they can put to work right away. \nTeachers will leave with tangible tools and a clearer sense of how to come alongside the students in their classrooms who need a little more. Up to 10 teachers per member school may attend\, and participants will earn 2 CEUs. \n \nABOUT DR. JODI \nDr. Jodi Wolkerstorfer serves as Academic Intervention Director at Legacy Christian Academy and is The Collaborative’s Special Education Readiness shared service provider. Through that shared service\, she works directly with member schools to assess their special education capabilities and build a concrete path forward\, from initial SWOT analysis through ongoing coaching and implementation support. She is also the creator of the Every Student Matters webinar series and the Welcoming Every Student ebook\, two resources developed specifically to equip Christian school educators to serve all learners well. URL:https://beacollaborator.com/event/august-6-general-ed-teacher-training-member-school-only/ LOCATION:Christ Presbyterian Church\, 6901 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55435\, United States CATEGORIES:Collaborative Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://beacollaborator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Collab_member_school_aug2026_event.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Collaborative":MAILTO:hello@beacollaborator.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T223407 CREATED:20251223T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T140926Z UID:990000020-1794472200-1794488400@beacollaborator.com SUMMARY:November 12 - EdLeader Collaborative DESCRIPTION:More information and specifics about this event are coming soon! \nCost: $70\nLocation: TBD \nWhat is The Collaborative?\nThe Collaborative is a half-day event designed for Christian educators in Minnesota to connect\, learn\, and engage in meaningful collaboration. This gathering brings together school leaders who share a commitment to faith-based education\, offering a space for networking\, professional development\, and discussions on the most pressing topics in Christian education. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nNetworking & Connection – Meet and engage with other Christian education leaders who share your mission and challenges.\nInteractive Workshops & Presentations – Gain practical insights and strategies from experts in education\, leadership\, and spiritual development.\nKeynote Speakers – Learn from thought leaders who will share wisdom on faith-centered leadership and education.\nEarn CEUs – Attendees will receive CEUs to support their professional growth.\n\nWhy Attend?\nChristian school leadership is a calling\, but it doesn’t have to be a journey taken alone. The Collaborative provides an opportunity to grow\, reflect\, and build lasting connections with peers. Leave equipped with new ideas\, strengthened by shared experiences\, and encouraged to lead your school with clarity and confidence. \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://beacollaborator.com/event/2026-november-12-edleader-collaborative/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Collaborative Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://beacollaborator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collaborative-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Collaborative":MAILTO:hello@beacollaborator.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR