Transform education together
at EdCollab.
EdCollab is an application-only leadership opportunity for innovative K-12 education professionals (from all backgrounds) and community leaders. Participants will embark on a yearlong journey to collaborate, inspire, learn and grow alongside one another as we work to better education.
Meet monthly during the 2025-2026 academic year to experience transformative professional and leadership development; visit Wichita resources that can help you as an educator; and collaborate with some of the best local minds in education to solve problems.
Once a month for the duration of the academic year, you will at different local venues to learn and grow together.
Your day will be a combination of collaborating with your small group, learning from experts, and visiting community resources to learn how they can help you better your innovative education work.
When you finish EdCollab, your excitement for education will be reignited; you’ll feel like the professional you are; and you’ll see the possibilities of what education could be.
When you finish EdCollab, your excitement for education will be reignited; you’ll feel like the professional you are; and you’ll see the possibilities of what education could be.
Applications are now closed. Check back for 2026 applications.
- Wednesday, Aug. 27* – Event Kickoff
- Friday, Sept. 12
- Friday, Oct. 10
- Friday, Nov. 14
- Wednesday, Dec. 10* – Holiday Celebration
- Friday, Jan. 16
- Friday, Feb. 20
- Friday, March 6
- Friday, April 10
- Friday, May 1 – Presentations & Celebration
Eighty percent attendance is required. Daily time commitment is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
*Evening only
Jane Hayes
Co-Founder of READ Redefined
"One of my favorite things is connecting with others in education from all aspects of the field. EdCollab is about professional growth and networking.So many times, educators are not allowed to work with others in our field. We could have an amazing teacher right down the hall but may never know it. The time to gather and process each aspect is a gift! I am so honored to get to be a part of cohort 1."
Brandon Reith
Business teacher at Wichita Public Schools
"Unlike traditional sit-and-get PD sessions, EdCollab fosters active participation, meaningful discussions, and real-time collaboration with educators from diverse backgrounds.EdCollab introduces fresh ideas, cutting-edge tools, and forward-thinking approaches that challenge educators to think creatively and elevate their teaching practices."
Don't miss your
chance!
Apply for the EdCollab 2025 – 2026 community.