2025-2026 Innovative Teacher Network hosted by Innovative Schools Project

Beginning Aug. 18, 2025

Various times

Sourcewell

Join a community of innovative teachers to share ideas and learn about some of the most innovative practices in the region.

Date: Beginning Aug. 18, 2025

Time:

Various times

Agenda:

Network dates:

Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - In-person at Sourcewell

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 - 4-5 p.m. - Virtual

Wednesday, March 4, 2025 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - In-person at Sourcewell

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

Free

Prerequisites: None

CEUs: Teacher CEU

Learning objectives:

Grow in your teaching with idea sharing.
Engage students in their learning.
Develop relationships within the network to support professional growth.

Description:

Join a dynamic community of forward-thinking educators committed to transforming student learning. Discover innovative teaching practices from our region, explore how they can be adopted to any grade level or subject, and connect with local teachers to exchange ideas, strategies, and inspiration. Together, we can elevate engagement and enrich the classroom experience for all students.

Topics include:

Sharing innovative ideas
Inquiry-based learning
Creative problem solving through design thinking
Experiential learning from the natural world
Independent research projects
Technology supporting innovation
Sharing in success and iterations towards success when trying something new

About the leader:

Lindsey Riffle will administer the network. Jen McLachlan and Jordan Herman will be supporting presenters.

Event Registration

Check-in: 30 minutes prior to event start

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov