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Building a Culture of CollaborationMultiple Lenses Lead to a Clear Vision for English Language Learners with Andrea Bitner - Ep 35Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Andrea Bitner, an English Language Learner educator, international author, and dynamic speaker with 24 years of experience working with students from around the world. She’s the author of Take Me Home, a powerful collection of real student stories about the journey to bilingualism in America, and a contributor to multiple influential education books. Andrea is passionate about helping educ...2025-05-0648 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationEstablishing Systems That Reinforce Relationships and Distributed Leadership with Principal JL - Ep 34Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocusIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeff Linden, principal of Hastings Public School in Nebraska. “Principal JL”, as he is known online, shares numerous insights when it comes to building effective systems for collaborationLearn more about Jeff Linden at dot.cards/principal_jl---------Connect with Jeff LindenEmail the.principal.jl@gmail.comX @ThePrincipal_JL 2025-04-2951 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseGrowing as a Team to Impact Collective Efficacy w/ Griffiths-Scott School - Ep 66We are excited to announce the Leadership Team from Wild Rose School Division will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat. For more information visit: https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Trevor VanSomeren and Michelle Micklich, the administrative team at Griffiths-Scott School. Trevor and Michelle share how their school has fostered an inclusive and collaborative learning environment through their Collaborative Response efforts.Explore four mistakes we see leaders make when planning for their first collaborative team meetings https://b...2025-04-2353 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationClear Expectations, Goals and Communication as Foundational for Team Success with Dr. Dana Goodier - Ep 33Transform your team meetings with this FREE guide, including an agenda template you could begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteamsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Dana Goodier, an experienced educator, speaker, and author. Dana is the author of the inspiring book Out of the Trenches: Stories of Resilient Educators and hosts the Out of the Trenches podcast, where she showcases incredible stories of resilience in education. This episode digs into her insights on building collaboration and fostering resilience in schools. 2025-04-2226 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseFueling Instructional Innovation Through Collaborative Response with Davidson Creek Elementary - Ep 65This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Helene Hewitt and Stacy Siminick, a principal and a team lead at Davidson Creek Elementary School. Helene, Stacy and their team have been engaged for a number of years with their division’s exploration of Collaborative Response and this episode explores the impact th...2025-04-161h 01

Building a Culture of CollaborationExploring the Craft of Clarity to Support High Impact Collaboration w/ Casey Watts - Ep 32Access this FREE guide for leaders for establishing and reinforcing team norms, complete with a process you could use tomorrow to create norms with your team - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguideIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Casey Watts, founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting and a thought leader in team leadership. We dive into Casey’s expertise as she shares how leaders can empower their teams to break free from silos and transform into cohesive, vision-driven powerhouses through the six steps of the Clarity Cycle, along with so...2025-04-1641 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseAcknowledging the Messiness When Implementing Collaborative Response w/ Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman - Ep 64We are excited to announce the Leadership Team from Wild Rose School Division will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat. For more information visit: https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman. Keri and Kim unpack the incredible work they are doing within Wild Rose School Division and specifically at HW Pickup Middle School, sharing the ways in which they have fostered collaboration and inclusivity across their organizations. ---------Connect with Keri Card-EsauEmail keri.c...2025-04-0952 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationBuilding a Data-Informed Culture of Collaboration with Jessica Lane - Ep 31Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdataIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Jessica Lane, founder of Data-Informed Impact. With over a decade of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and expert in learning and technology, Jessica shares her key learnings when helping schools use data as a tool for meaningful growth and collaboration.Learn more about Jessica Lane at http://data-informedimpact.comCheck out th...2025-04-0850 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseExciting Changes AnnouncementIn this special bonus episode, Kurtis and Lorna share some exciting changes coming next week for both the Leading Collaborative Response and Building a Culture of Collaboration podcasts, including a visual rebranding, new release schedule for audio and video episodes, and some further enhancements planned for September 2025!______________________Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE 3 month trial.https://www.jigsawlearning...2025-04-0506 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseEstablishing and Expanding Impactful Team Structures at the Junior High Level with Jaret Hofer - Ep 63Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamRegister for the Collaborative Response Retreat - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatRegister for the Facilitating Effective Collaborative Team Meetings course - bit.ly/facilitatectmThis podcast features one of the educators scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn...2025-03-291h 04

Leading Collaborative ResponseAligning A Vision within a Division Through Collaborative Response w/ Bev Cotton - Ep 62This podcast episode features one of the educator scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Bev Cotton, Director of Learning Supports in Northern Gateway Public Schools. They discuss how Bev has championed Collaborative Response by supporting Inclusive Education Facilitators in every school and we dig into her insights, successes, and advice for creating a strong foundation for inclusive education through Collaborative...2025-03-2253 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationLeading With Hope: Building a System of Self Efficacy with Dr. Brandi Kelly - Ep 30Looking to transform your team meetings? Check out this FREE guide for leaders, which includes a ready to use meeting agenda and notes template - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Brandi Kelly, a dynamic leader in education with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Kelly’s journey has taken her from school social work to school leadership, serving as both a principal and now as Superintendent at Mt. Olive CUSD #5 in Illinois. The episode explores the HOPE framework Dr. Kelly has d...2025-03-2252 min

Leading Collaborative Response“Magical Moments” When Enhancing Current Initiatives Through Collaborative Response w/ South East Cornerstone - Ep 61This podcast features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by several members of the senior leadership team at South East Cornerstone Public School Division in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The team shares the “magical moments” experienced when they saw how Collaborative Response could build upon their previous work in Response to Intervention (RTI), but also how it co...2025-03-1556 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationDos and Don’ts When Strengthening Team Dynamics with Lucas Clarke - Ep 29Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocusIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Lucas Clarke, a passionate educator with the Anglophone South School District who is also the host of the Mr. Clarke After Dark Podcast, where he shares his insights and experiences in education. We discuss how academic support and cross-disciplinary collaboration can strengthen team dynamics and student success. Access the podcast and le...2025-03-081h 02

Leading Collaborative ResponseDeepening Instructional Clarity and Support for All Through Collaborative Response with Darrin DeForge - Ep 59This podcast features one of the educators scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Darrin DeForge, principal of Joan Carr Catholic Elementary/Junior High in Edmonton, Alberta. This episode explores his perspectives on fostering school culture and how the school integrates research-driven strategies with Collaborative Response to drive meaningful change and exceptionally high levels of collective efficacy across his school.2025-03-011h 00

Building a Culture of CollaborationImportance of Vulnerability When Building a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 28This week's episode, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the importance of establishing a culture of collaboration that values and encourages vulnerability.Connected Resources:Blog - Embracing Vulnerability: A Cornerstone of Effective Collaboration - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/embracing-vulnerability-cornerstone-effective-collaboration_________________Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE 3 month trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome...2025-02-2212 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseExtending Key Issue Process Beyond the Student Conversation - Ep 58In episode 58, Kurtis and Lorna break down the key issue process and how this powerful process can be utilized in other contexts beyond the student conversation. Several school and district examples are provided!Connected Resources:Blog - Shifting to Key Issues - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/shifting-key-issues Interested in seeing the key issue process in action in a collaborative team meeting? Access further resources and video clips - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/observing-collaborative-team-meeting ____________________Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview 2025-02-2216 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseHow to Grow Collaborative Response with Intentionality and Purpose with Chris Adamson - Ep 57Download the FREE guide “Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings” - https://bit.ly/5planningteamsIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Chris Adamson, principal of Innisfail High School, part of Chinook’s Edge School Division in central Alberta. Chris shares how the school’s Collaborative Response work has grown by intentional “dosing” for staff and his learning that has evolved through implementation in two schools.---------Connect with Chris AdamsonEmail cadamson@cesd73.ca...2025-02-1541 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseChanging our Perspective on Student Visual Boards - Ep 56In episode 56 of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna share how their perspective has shifted around the value and purpose of visual team boards for displaying the tiers of support established for students.Connected Resources:Blog - Shifting to Key Issues - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/shifting-key-issues Learn more about WeCollab, including the opportunity for a FREE 3 month trial - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab ___________Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading th...2025-02-0814 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationBuilding Thriving Collaborative Cultures for Rural Education Success with Kevin Van Langen - Ep 27Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introAccess the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteamsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by the Prairie Principal Kevin Van Lagen, principal of Altario School. The episode explores Kevin’s unique perspective on how schools can serve as hubs for collaboration and innovation in rural communities, as well as his leadership experiences and the strategies he’s use...2025-02-0848 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseCapturing Expertise in your Continuum of Supports - Ep 55In episode 55, Kurtis and Lorna share several ideas and strategies from schools when trying to use the continuum of supports as evidence of expertise in the building.Connected Resources:Podcast - So We've Established our Continuum of Supports...Now What? - https://youtu.be/JUlrpWaCOVo Podcast - Good News! Your Continuum of Supports is Never Done - https://youtu.be/eAI04nFcDrE Slides for Development of a Continuum of Supports - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1baY39_8pEbfpgSO_rdBSLlfofD13PrGZzgR5KKI9SxM/edit?usp=sharingStrategies for Refining and Utilizing Your Cont...2025-02-0116 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationThe Value of Piloting Ideas - Ep 26Kurtis and Lorna explore the idea of piloting rather than full scale change in this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast. Piloting provides the opportunity to work through ideas with a small group and to adjust and refine before rolling it out to the greater population.Connected Resources:Blog - The Value of Piloting Change - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/value-piloting-change-1Blog - Reflecting on Piloting - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/reflecting-on-piloting_____________Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit...2025-01-2516 min

Leading Collaborative Response“Magical Moments” When Enhancing Current Initiatives Through Collaborative Response w/ South East Cornerstone - 2025 Retreat BonusThis bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by several members of the senior leadership team at South East Cornerstone Public School Division in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The team shares the “magical moments” experienced when they saw how Collaborative Response could build upon their previous work in Response to Intervention (RTI...2025-01-2457 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseFueling Instructional Innovation Through Collaborative Response with Davidson Creek Elementary - 2025 Retreat BonusThis bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Helene Hewitt and Stacy Siminick, a principal and a team lead at Davidson Creek Elementary School. Helene, Stacy and their team have been engaged for a number of years with their division’s exploration of Collaborative Response and this episode explores the impact th...2025-01-231h 01

Leading Collaborative ResponseGrowing as a Team to Impact Collective Efficacy w/ Griffiths-Scott School - 2025 Retreat BonusThis bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatGet on the Waitlist to receive a free gift, valued at $200! Time Limited Offer!! Sign-Up today.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Trevor VanSomeren and Michelle Micklich, the administrative team at Griffiths-Scott School. Trevor and Michelle share how...2025-01-2255 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseAligning A Vision within a Division Through Collaborative Response w/ Bev Cotton - 2025 Retreat BonusThis bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatGet on the Waitlist to receive a free gift, valued at $200! Time Limited Offer!! Sign-Up today.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Bev Cotton, Director of Learning Supports in Northern Gateway Public Schools. They discuss how Bev has championed...2025-01-2154 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseAcknowledging the Messiness When Implementing Collaborative Response w/ Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman - 2025 Retreat BonusThis bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatGet on the Waitlist to receive a free gift, valued at $200! Time Limited Offer!! Sign-Up today.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman. Keri and Kim unpack the incredible work they are doing within Wild...2025-01-1954 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseDeepening Instructional Clarity and Support for All Through Collaborative Response with Darrin DeForge - 2025 Retreat BonusThis bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatGet on the Waitlist to receive a free gift, valued at $200! Time Limited Offer!! Sign-Up today.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Darrin DeForge, principal of Joan Carr Catholic Elementary/Junior High in Edmonton, Alberta. This episode explores his p...2025-01-181h 02

Leading Collaborative ResponseGrasslands District Collaborative Response: Multi-Layered Approach w/ Nicole Short/Sean Beaton - 2025 Retreat BonusGet on the Waitlist to receive a free gift, valued at $200! Time Limited Offer!! Sign-Up today.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatAccess the Collaborative Response Introductory Chapter for FREE - https://bit.ly/CR-intro In this bonus episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis connect with Sean Beaton and Nicole Short, district leaders for Grasslands Public Schools. Sean (Associate Superintendent) shares how they are using the collaborative team meeting process to support schools, enhance their instructional leadership and create collaborative teams with leaders across schools. Nicole (Director of Student Services) h...2025-01-1757 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseEstablishing Collaborative Response for Middle School Success at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School - 2025 Retreat BonusThis bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatGet on the Waitlist to receive a free gift, valued at $200! Time Limited Offer!! Sign-Up today.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatAccess the Introducing Collaborative Response guide for leaders for FREE - https://bit.ly/top10-cr In this bonus episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna are joined by A...2025-01-161h 13

Leading Collaborative ResponseImpacting School-Wide Culture Through Collaborative Response at a High School with Chris Good - 2025 Retreat BonusThis bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatGet on the Waitlist to receive a free gift, valued at $200! Time Limited Offer!! Sign-Up today.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatCheck out the FREE guide - Top Ten Considerations when Introducing Collaborative Response - https://bit.ly/top10-crIn episode 38 of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is...2025-01-1545 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationThe Connection Between Self-Care and Sustaining Cultures of Collaboration w/ Barb Flowers - Ep 25Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - https://www.jigsawlearningonline.com/team-norms-guideIn episode 25 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis and joined by Barb Flowers, an educator turned coach and host of The Principal’s Handbook podcast and The Teacher Burnout podcast. In the episode, we explore Barb’s insights into the connection between self-care, resilience, and building collaborative school cultures. We’ll also dive into her journey from school leadership to supporting educators through her coaching practice.Learn more about Barb at BarbFlowersCoaching.com...2025-01-1138 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseImportance of Timing When Leading Collaborative Response - Ep 54In this episode Kurtis and Lorna consider the significance of timing. As leaders, we have the ability to speed up our implementation or slow down our change intiatives but we should always be aware of and listen to who we are leading. Connected Resources:Blog - The Importance of Timing When Leading for Change - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/importance-timing-when-leading-changeResource - Collaborative Team Meeting Exit Slip for Participants - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lx1FzdUeB7V6tR9HDZtkY02TegSgBkomxdQLtQo4uOk/edit?usp=sharingResource - Collaborative Team Meeting Leader S...2025-01-1116 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseGrasslands District Collaborative Response: A Multi-Layered Approach w/ Nicole Short & Sean Beaton - Ep 53Access the Collaborative Response Introductory Chapter for FREE - https://bit.ly/CR-intro In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis connect with Sean Beaton and Nicole Short, district leaders for Grasslands Public Schools. Sean (Associate Superintendent) shares how they are using the collaborative team meeting process to support schools, enhance their instructional leadership and create collaborative teams with leaders across schools. Nicole (Director of Student Services) has also revamped her department to ensure equity for all students and support for all schools. ---------Connect wi...2024-12-2157 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseConnecting Tiers of Support to Layers of Team - Ep 52In episode 52 of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna share the integral understanding of the connection between the tiers of support on the continuum and the layers of teams providing those supports. Connected Resources:Blog post - Reduce the Number of Student Meetings by Adding One More - https://corwin-connect.com/2022/04/reduce-the-number-of-student-meetingsby-adding-one-more/Blog post - Scaffolding Our Collaborative Response: Purposeful Layering of Team Meetings - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/scaffolding-our-collaborative-response-purposeful-layering-t_____________Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore t...2024-12-1416 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationEmpowered Educators: Leveraging High Impact Collaboration Structures and Processes with David K Richards - Ep 24Access the free article Transform Your Team Meetings: Five Planning Considerations for Leaders, which includes an editable meeting notes template you could begin using immediately! https://bit.ly/5planningteams In episode 24 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by David K Richards, Founder & CEO of Changemaker Microschools, a network of affiliate love-based microschools and an incubator for school founders who want to usher in a new paradigm for the future of education. They discuss why structures and processes are so critical when setting up high impact collaborative efforts and why w...2024-12-1454 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseNo Such Thing as a Bad Kid: Impacting Behaviour Through Collaborative Response w/ Laura Elliott - Ep 51Access the FREE guide Top Ten Considerations For Introducing Collaborative Response - https://bit.ly/top10-cr In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis Hewson engage in a conversation with Behaviour Consultant Laura Elliott, who shares why there is no such thing as a bad kid and how the intentional development of a behaviour continuum of supports can have a tremendous impact on staff mindsets regarding student behaviour.---------Connect with Laura Elliott Email laura.elliott@horizon.ab.caLinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/ laura-elliott-b361b83a...2024-12-0747 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationAre you a Firefighter or a Leader? Reflecting on Leading a Team - Ep 23Access the FREE webinar “5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data” - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata Access FREE Webinar “10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings” - https://bit.ly/top10-crIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Darrin Peppard, President of Road to Awesome. Darrin is a leadership speaker, coach, host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast and a best selling author, including Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader. In this episode, Darrin shares his thoughts on leadership, team develo...2024-11-3057 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseMaster the Continuum of Supports: Strategies for Success - Ep 50Kurtis and Lorna discuss in this episode of Leading Collaborative Response the utilization of a continuum of supports. Without clear strategies for using the continuum, it becomes 'a document that was created that one PD day'.Connected Resources:Resource - Strategies for Refining and Utilizing your Continuums of Support - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVwdhSC-yo0tesiu_eywpzX2RSEVwy87wSL4dx_dEus/edit?usp=sharing Podcast - So We've Established Our Continuum of Supports...Now What? Ep 18 - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/so-weve-established-our-continuum-supportsnow-what-ep-18On-Demand Workshop - 10 Considerations When Refining and Utilizing y...2024-11-3018 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseEstablishing Collaborative Response for Middle School Success at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School - Ep 49Access the Introducing Collaborative Response guide for leaders for FREE - https://bit.ly/top10-cr In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna are joined by Andrea Petroni and Tanya Dann, the administrative team at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School with the Calgary Board of Education. They unpack how they have structured their Collaborative Response efforts with a high degree of fidelity at the middle school level and what they consider to be the thing that has had the greatest impact on Collaborative Response.---------2024-11-231h 13

Building a Culture of CollaborationWhy a Lead Team Matters for Leading Change - Ep 22Access the Introducing Collaborative Response guide for leaders for FREE - https://bit.ly/top10-cr In Episode 22, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the impact of a lead team at the school level and the potential for growth through implementation is highly impacted.Connected Resources:Agenda Template for a Lead Team - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oUxz0n_f4-SXJrUJtbba7ELa1rG1XcrSbWz4KrJt4CQ/edit?usp=sharingBlog - The Importance of a Lead Team in Driving Change - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/importance-lead-team-driving-changeLearning by D...2024-11-1614 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseMaximize Your Success: How to Schedule Your School Support Team Like a Pro! - Ep 48In this weekly reflection, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the importance of scheduling a regular school support team weekly or bi-weekly and the impact that this routine meeting has on the culture of the school.Connected Resources:Blog - School Support Team: The Hub of Decision-Making - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/school-support-team-hub-decision-makingResource - Reflecting on School Support Teams - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OAhkR30BJTGNplzK_QRULueFNRimN0GCZ0cmqFqbKc8/edit?usp=sharing___________Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview...2024-11-1619 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationEngaging External Team Members to Support Diverse Needs of Students with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan - Ep 21Become a JL Insider to receive this exclusive offer and to also access newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsiderCheck out the FREE checklist and resource guide, focused on effectively planning a collaborative space in your school - https://bit.ly/spacechecklistIn episode 21 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis engage in conversation with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, the founder and owner/operator of Dr. Karen, LLC, and host of the D...2024-11-0247 min

Leading Collaborative ResponsePreview of the Collaborative Response Retreat - Ep 46In episode 46 of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna preview the Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 2-3, 2025 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. They not only share the unique format for the Retreat to engage in learning, networking and team planning, but also share how to sign up for notification when an early and exclusive registration window opens on January 27, with a bonus gift for anyone who registers during this early registration window!Connected Resources:Collaborative Resposne Retreat website - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatSign up for early registration notification - https://bit.ly/25crretreatwait 2024-11-0216 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseThe Vital Role of Senior Leadership in Driving Collaborative Response with Thérèse deChamplain-Good - Ep 45Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response article - https://bit.ly/CR-overviewIn episode 45 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Thérèse deChamplain-Good, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Excellence with Elk Island Catholic School Division. Thérèse, Lorna and Kurtis explore how Collaborative Response has been sustained throughout Elk Island Catholic School Division over a number of years and the critical role Senior Leadership plays in leading the work.---------Connect with Thérèse deChamplain-Good Email th...2024-10-2641 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseIntroducing the Collaborative Team Meeting - Ep 44In episode 44 of the Leading Collaborative Response PODCAST, Kurtis and Lorna share the collaborative team meeting a unique and critical structure in Collaborative Response that provides an avenue for supporting students and growing staff capacity.Below are LINKS to mentioned resources.Collaborative team meeting facilitation planning template https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aOoiaHsV14NzxKqCqMlZ4z3eKEkjfIj9bAOCOrOeuAw/edit?usp=sharingCTM YouTube playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKI9IljOtfubDkJr5711QVCGWQy8I5tfuObservation organizer https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wun8w2bFcjLbJN0I7PSjLQmFgedK0LzQlOSvqg6HRsk/edit?usp=sharing 2024-10-1917 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseCollaboratively Ensuring Success for Students in an Alternative School with Chris Zottl - Ep 43Check out the FREE leadership guide to developing and refining team norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguideIn episode 43 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Chris Zottl, principal of Sunrise School in Grasslands Public Schools, an alternative school for junior and senior high students. Chris and his team have established an exemplary culture of response and collaboration, which requires rethinking what it may mean when we define success for all learners.---------Connect with Chris ZottlEmail chris.z...2024-10-1258 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseStructure of the School Support Team - Ep 42In Episode 42 of the Leading Collaborative Response PODCAST, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the importance of a proactively designed school support team that functions as the hub of decision making for supporting students and staff.Connected Resources:Blog - Layering Teams: Processes that Guide the School Support Team - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/layering-teams-processes-guide-school-support-teamTemplate - School Support Team Agenda Template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/14w2zsTWDo1hq0Vu5DGv9SzlUm1CBGPYaJi7Tzo9vEP0/editResource - Reflecting on School Support Team Meetings - https://docs.google.com...2024-10-0511 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseCollaboratively Responding Across a System with CBE Chief Superintendent Joanne Pitman - Ep 40Access an Overview of Collaborative Response article to learn more - https://bit.ly/CR-overview In episode 40 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis Hewson are joined by Joanne Pitman, Chief Superintendent of Schools with the Calgary Board of Education, serving more than 138,000 students across more than 250 schools. Joane shares insights related to leading Collaborative Response in a complex and dynamic system, ensuring high degrees of clarity, intentionality and purpose.---------Connect with Joanne PitmanEmail jlpitman@cbe.ab.caT...2024-09-2152 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationBuilding a Collaborative Culture for Literacy Success with Mark Onuscheck and Jeanne Spiller - Ep 18This episode is part of the 2024 “National Literacy Month with RIF” campaign, a partnership between the BE Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental.In episode 18 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeanne Spiller and Mark Onuscheck, two educational leaders, authors and consultants and co-editors of a number of PLC at Work titles. They discuss how to build a highly intentional and focused culture of collaboration, with a direct emphasis on how that culture can have a significant impact on literacy success for learners!If yo...2024-09-2155 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseBLAST-ing off for Literacy Intervention Success with Nancy MacLellan - Ep 39This episode is part of the 2024 “National Literacy Month with RIF” campaign, a partnership between the BE Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental.In episode 39 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Nancy MacLellan, a retired teacher and current educational consultant who has formed her company - Nancy Mac Consulting. We dive into the importance of responsive literacy interventions and share a number of tips and reminders when establishing school-wide literacy supports in a school. If you've enjoyed this episode, we'd love to have you as a subs...2024-09-141h 06

Leading Collaborative ResponseSummer Replay #1 Welcoming New Admin to a School with a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 22In this replay, episode 22 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis discuss how, internally, teachers and staff can plan to welcome a new administrator into their collaborative culture. Of particular note is the idea of shifting the mindset away from the fear of losing Collaborative Response to the opportunity that presents itself when new eyes can be shown the value of collaboration and be invited to contribute.---------Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hews...2024-08-3140 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #2 Stop Chairing Your Team Meetings - Focus on Facilitation - Ep 5In this replay, episode 5 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson debunk the idea of chairing team meetings, focusing on an essential mindshift towards facilitating that has a tremendous impact on collaborative cultures. They will make explicit connections to the importance of psychological safety for teams, share 5 considerations for leaders and end the episode with some thoughts regarding how to distribute the facilitation role to other team members over time.---------🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when we post a new video! https://www.yout...2024-08-2434 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #5 Clarity, Focus and Predictability: Why the Design of your Team Meeting Agenda Matters! - Ep 7In this replay, episode 7 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson dive into why an intentionally designed agenda and notes document for your team meetings is critical. They share ten considerations for your agenda and notes document, as well as two shifts that can have a tremendous impact on strategic planning efforts and the growth of your team’s collaborative efforts.Check out this blog to learn more about designing an intentional agenda, as well as some samples and templates - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/examining-collaborative-team-meetings-establishing-agenda Podcast: Don’t Skip Celebratio...2024-07-1326 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseImpacting School-Wide Culture Through Collaborative Response at a High School with Chris Good - Ep 38Check out the FREE guide - Top Ten Considerations when Introducing Collaborative Response - https://bit.ly/top10-crIn episode 38 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis is joined by Chris Good, principal of Lindsay Thurber High School in Red Deer, Alberta, discuss why collaboration is so critical for student and staff success and how Chris went from not thinking Collaborative Response could be implemented effectively at a high school to seeing it have success in their large high school of over 2000 students and over 100 teachers!---------2024-06-2245 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseFocus on Action: Ensuring Follow-Up for Actions Determined in the Collaborative Team Meeting - Ep 35Check out the FREE guide for leaders - Top 10 Considerations When Introducing Collaborative Response - https://bit.ly/top10-cr In episode 35 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis tackle a question often posed by leaders - how to follow-up on actions from collaborative team meetings? They review the process that generates actions in the CTM and then offer considerations to ensure follow-up on actions from those meetings that are critical to Collaborative Response.---------Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jig...2024-05-1123 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseShifting Conversations by Colour-coding Data and Evidence - Ep 34Check out the FREE webinar - 5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data for Teams - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata In episode 34 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis explore how colour-coding data can be used to support discussions about students and how the same data can be reorganized to be used for different purposes. ---------Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connec...2024-05-0815 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationUnderstanding the Impact of the Implementation Dip When Leading Organizational Change - Ep 14Check out the FREE webinar mentioned in this podcast - 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteamsIn episode 14 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis reflect on the phenomenon of the implementation dip. They break down what it is, its impact on team endeavours and most importantly, how to navigate implementation dips when leading a culture of collaboration.---------Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn http...2024-04-0623 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseEstablishing a Culture of Collaborative Response as a Guiding Mindset with Joan Carr Catholic School - Ep 32Access the FREE webinar “5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data” - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata In episode 32 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by the Leadership Team at Joan Carr Catholic School, located in Edmonton, Alberta. The team shares what Collaborative Response looks like in their K-9 school of roughly 800 students, only in its second year of existence. They share the impact that it is having for students and staff and how the Collaborative Response mindset has helped envision a powerful approach they’ve come to call “TLC”!...2024-03-3049 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseGetting to the Root: Building Continuums of Supports to Respond to Behaviour and Attendance - Ep 31In episode 31 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Lorna discuss the adjustments that need to be made when developing a continuum of supports focused on behaviour or attendance needs of students. A continuum of supports can become a powerful resource for school teams, but it is important to look below the surface regarding what is being communicated through behavior and attendance concerns and how best to support those root causes.---------Connect with Lorna Hewson Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @LornaHewson Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104Co...2024-03-1639 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseThe Value of System-wide Implementation with Scott Brandt and Brita Goldie - Ep 30Access the FREE webinar “5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data” - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata Locus of Control Activity: https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/so-what-can-we-control-articulating-our-locus-controlIn episode 30 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by the Superintendent of Grasslands School Division, Scott Brandt, and the principal of Bassano School, Brita Goldie. In the conversation, we explore how the division has implemented a Collaborative Response journey across all of its schools, the impact the work is having on students and staff, what it looks like in a K-12 w...2024-03-0248 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationPerspective Is Key: Lead Your Team From The Balcony with Darrin Peppard - Ep 12Access the FREE webinar “5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data” - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata Access FREE Webinar “10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings”https://bit.ly/top10-crIn episode 13 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Darrin Peppard, President of Road to Awesome. Darrin is a leadership speaker, coach, host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast and a best selling author, including Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader. In this episode, Darrin shares his thoughts on leadership, team development and what it means to “lead from the balc...2024-02-1058 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseThink Big, Act Small - Leading a Culture of Response with Principal Kari Huk - Ep 28In episode 28 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis have an opportunity to engage with Kari Huk, principal of Woodbridge Farms Elementary with Elk Island Public Schools. Kari shares her Collaborative Response journey, what the work looks like specifically at her current school and some outstanding lessons learned along the way.---------Connect with Kari HukEmail kari.huk@eips.caTwitter @archk3 Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 Linke...2024-02-0339 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationHow Does Collaboration Positively Impact Your Organization's Well-Being - Ep 11In episode 11 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna uncover why enhancing well-being should be an aspiration when building a culture of collaboration, how collaboration can positively impact well-being and some considerations that should become foundational when engaging in collaborative teams.Looking for ways to improve your team meetings? Check out this free webinar “10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings” - https://bit.ly/transformteams Resources shared in the podcastCreating Community Through Collaborative Response with Rob Champ - podcast - https://youtu...2024-01-1327 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningFINAL EPISODE: Farewell Putting the Pieces Together - Merging with Leading Collaborative ResponseIn episode 50 of Putting the Pieces Together, the FINAL episode, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis reflect on the growth of Jigsaw Learning and Collaborative Response as their own advice is taken: from getting started with podcasting to share a message to taking aim by refining the focus to be definitive and purposeful in reaching the intended audiences.Key learnings over the course of the podcast include being authentic and sharing not only the learning but the heart that went into the celebrations, the challenges, the mistakes, and the successes.If...2023-12-3127 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningCollaborative Response: A Proactive Approach to Supporting All StudentsIn episode 49 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis prompt Carmen Semeniuk, Principal of Light of Christ School in Lakeland Catholic School Division to revisit the four year journey the school has been on with respect to implementing, refining, and deepening Collaborative Response. Carmen shares ideas that resonated in the process of introduction, key shifts that have made the process more efficient, support provided to the school from the divisional level, and manners in which new staff are introduced to ensure the framework is sustainable. Reflection is focused on what is convenient and purposeful to ensure students...2023-12-2253 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningThe Power of Collaboration to Impact Student LearningIn episode 48 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis meet with Jeremy Rolheiser, Principal of St. Brieux School in Horizon School Division in Saskatchewan, to reflect on how small incremental changes focused on teaching can have large and lasting impact on student learning, particularly when those changes are agreed upon collaboratively.---------Connect with Jeremy RolheiserEmail jeremy.rolheiser@horizonsd.caConnect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca...2023-12-2147 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationHow to Bring in Every Voice in Your Team Meetings - Ep 10In episode 10 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson discuss why equal opportunity for engagement matters for the overall effectiveness of teams, as well as share numerous strategies to ensure all voices are heard when teams come together. When all voices are heard amongst the team, greater levels of psychological safety are achieved, leading to higher degrees of collective efficacy and overall team success.Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson ...2023-12-1621 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationBuilding Accountability Across Teams for Organizational Success - Ep 9In episode 9 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson discuss why we need to create systems of mutual accountability for teams across organizations as well as potential strategies to have teams sharing and working together on a regular basis to achieve optimal success for organizational priorities!Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @LornaHewson Linke...2023-11-1817 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningShifting Paradigms: Student Needs as the Driver for LearningIn episode 47 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis spend some time exploring the story of Principal Carolyn Jensen, who has implemented Collaborative Response in more than one school. Carolyn discusses shifting paradigms to focus on students’ needs to drive instructional practice as well as the ways in which Collaborative Response has “come to the rescue” in the current context of a large suburban high school.---------Connect with Carolyn JensenEmail carolyn.jensen@psd.caConnect with Kurtis Hewson Em...2023-11-011h 06

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersCollaborative Response with Kurtis and Lorna HewsonKurtis and Lorna Hewson are award-winning educators with experience in the classroom, school and district leadership, and beyond. They are co-founders of Jigsaw Learning and co-authors of Collaborative Response: Three Foundational Components That Transform How We Respond to the Needs of Learners (Corwin).In this episode, Ross, Kurtis, and Lorna discuss:The origin story of Collaborative Response How a Collaborative Response approach compares to Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)Why the book presents a schoolwide approach to addressing individual student needs What makes a g...2023-10-1652 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationClarity, Focus and Predictability: Why the Design of your Team Meeting Agenda Matters! - Ep 7In episode 7 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson dive into why an intentionally designed agenda and notes document for your team meetings is critical. They share ten considerations for your agenda and notes document, as well as two shifts that can have a tremendous impact on strategic planning efforts and the growth of your team’s collaborative efforts.Check out this blog to learn more about designing an intentional agenda, as well as some samples and templates - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/examining-collaborative-team-meetings-establishing-agenda Podcast...2023-08-1925 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningHarnessing Collaboration So That the Results Speak for ThemselvesIn episode 46 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis spend time with Principal Joe Marion and Family Outreach Worker Rhonda Miron of Dr. Brosseau School (part of Lakeland Catholic Schools). Topics covered include creating space for robust and balanced conversations around academics and mental health, the impact of early assessment, implementation dips and peaks, the importance of onboarding, and how to shift from working for the continuum to have the continuum work for the educators. --------- Connect with Joe MarionEmail jmarion@lrcssd.ca...2023-08-1211 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseWelcoming New Admin to a School with a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 22In episode 22 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis discuss how, internally, teachers and staff can plan to welcome a new administrator into their collaborative culture. Of particular note is the idea of shifting the mindset away from the fear of losing Collaborative Response to the opportunity that presents itself when new eyes can be shown the value of collaboration and be invited to contribute.---------Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in...2023-08-0539 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningCreating Community Through Collaborative ResponseIn episode 45 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis connect with Rob Champ, a Learning Leader at Ernest Manning High School with Calgary Board of Education.Rob articulates how their high school staff of over seventy engage enthusiastically in Collaborative Response to meet the needs of their students. Through the highly structured Collaborative Team Meeting that is supported by the school’s Collaborative Response Committee, staff are able to engage with one another on a professional level in a safe environment. As a result, a community has been built on their commitment to...2023-07-2941 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseBringing New District Office Personnel into a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 21In episode 21 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis explore the nuances of bringing new personnel into key district roles where a culture of collaboration has been established. Topics include ensuring the Board is aware of the impact of Collaborative Response, how district personnel might partner with or shadow one another, and how schools might invite new district personnel to experience the positive results of Collaborative Response.---------Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.lin...2023-07-2246 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationDon’t Skip Celebrations: Why Celebrations are Powerful When Meeting in Teams - Ep 6In episode 6 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson discuss the power of celebrations as an integral part of each and every team meeting. They discuss why celebrations are about more than just starting a meeting on a positive note, how intentional focus on what we’ve done that has led to a celebration matters and what are some considerations to take the discussion of celebrations to the next level!Check out this blog to learn more about focusing on impact when sharing celebrations - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/going-d...2023-07-2214 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningLiteracy Success for ALL Students: Building a Schoolwide BLAST InterventionIn episode 44 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis connect with the recently “retired” Nancy MacLellan, who, while having the opportunity to cruise the world with her travel consultant husband Chris, has an equal amount of enthusiasm for supporting schools and staff looking to implement BLAST (Building Literacy and Supporting Teamwork) as a schoolwide intervention to ensure literacy success for all students.---------Connect with Nancy MacLellanEmail nancymacconsulting@gmail.comWebsite https://www.nancymacconsulting.ca/Connect with Kurt...2023-07-1550 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseOnboarding New Leaders to a District with a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 20In episode 20 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis explore the scenario of bringing new school leaders into a district where a culture of collaboration has been established within and between schools. Where these leaders may not have the lived experience of the journey of the district that has implemented Collaborative Response over time, there are steps that can be taken to bring them up to speed. ---------Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/i...2023-07-0848 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationStop Chairing Your Team Meetings: Focus on Facilitation - Episode 5In episode 5 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson debunk the idea of chairing team meetings, focusing on an essential mindshift towards facilitating that has a tremendous impact on collaborative cultures. They will make explicit connections to the importance of psychological safety for teams, share 5 considerations for leaders and end the episode with some thoughts regarding how to distribute the facilitation role to other team members over time.Want to learn more as well as get free tools and resources? Consider accessing this on-demand webinar, focused on 5 Things Leaders Can Do To...2023-07-0532 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningCollaborative Response: A Journey, Not an EventIn episode 43 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis connect with Jeff Thompson again, a couple of years after his initial guest spot on the show. Jeff, now Deputy Superintendent of Peace River School Division, shares his experience in modeling Collaborative Response at the district level, his understanding of Collaborative Response as a framework on which to hang all other practices and priorities on, and his belief that Collaborative Response is a journey, not an event (and one that needs time to be played out in context).---------2023-07-0153 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseOnboarding New Staff to a School with a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 19In episode 19 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis discuss one of many scenarios around bringing new personnel into an established collaborative culture. This conversation focuses on how to bring in new staff to a school where Collaborative Response is already “the way things are done”.---------Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter...2023-06-2453 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningCreating Lasting Change: Collaborative Response as a Framework to Enhance Instruction and LearningIn episode 42 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis spend time with Trevor Van Someren and Aaron Weimer, the administrative team of Clear Vista School in Westaskiwin Regional Public Schools. Topics of the conversation include assessing student learning, intervening with learning sprints, the importance of engaging in Collaborative Response with integrity and fidelity, and planning to be disappointed (initially) because implementation is a learning process.---------Connect with Trevor van Someren Email trevor.vansomeren@wrps11.caLinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-van-someren 2023-06-171h 06

Leading Collaborative ResponseSo We Have Established Our Continuum of Supports...Now What? - Ep 18In episode 18 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Lorna explore ways to intentionally and meaningfully engage with the Continuum of Supports to enhance our educational practice and support our collaborative culture to best serve our students.---------Connect with Lorna Hewson Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Jennifer Ferguson Email jennifer.ferguson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @_MrsFerguson_ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennife...2023-06-1034 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningGetting Better Together: Harnessing Vulnerability to Power CollaborationIn episode 41 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis spend some time with Dave Fender, Principal of W.A. Day School in Livingstone Range School Division. Topics of conversation include vulnerability in creating conditions for collaboration, “de-grading” the school system, and how a changing society means changing schools in response.Connect with Dave FenderEmail fenderd@lrsd.ab.caConnect with Kurtis HewsonEmail kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.caTwitter @hewsonk27LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 2023-06-0347 min

Building a Culture of CollaborationThe Power of Team Norms: Establishing and Reinforcing Norms for Team Success - Ep 4In episode 4 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson share why norms are critical to establish for any team engaging in collaborative work but that just establishing norms is not enough. They need to be visible, practiced and reflected on regularly. Learn several strategies to establish and reinforce norms that have substantial impact on your collaborative culture.Check out this blog to learn more establishing and reinforcing norms, including a number of resources and templates for you to use with your teams - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/examining-collaborative-team-meetings-establishing-and-reinf 2023-05-2522 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningA System Mindset for Collaboration: Successfully Addressing Division PrioritiesIn episode 40 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis engage with Division Directors from Holy Spirit Catholic Schools as they share their journey of not only supporting schools in implementing Collaborative Response, but leveraging parallel structures and processes to provide systemic support to schools and students while addressing Board priorities. With a clear understanding of the need for patience in trusting the process, this team reflects on how they model, elbow-to-elbow with their schools, while aligning their work with the mindset of Collaborative Response.Reach out to connect with the Holy Spirit...2023-04-0652 min

Building a Culture of Collaboration8 Simple Yet Powerful Ideas to Impact Collaborative Team Meeting Rooms - Ep 3In episode 3 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson share the importance of intentional design when it comes to configuring a physical space for team collaboration. They discuss why the physical space matters, 8 considerations for teams and leaders, and a bonus discussion regarding considerations when a permanent space is not a possibility.Check out this blog to learn more about considerations for a collaborative space, with further resources and samples - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/going-deeper-collaborative-team-meetings-5-establishing-coll---------🔔 Don't forg...2023-03-0319 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningA Culture of Collaboration: How to Frame the Work to Support Growth Across a School DivisionIn episode 39 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis engage in a conversation with Kristien Holtby, Director of Educational Services with Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools.The conversation starts and ends with hockey (GO OILERS!); however the focus is on how, at the division level, leaders can intentionally leverage the strengths and talents while focusing on achieving the collective priorities. Kristien highlights the need for productive struggle, the ability to close feedback loops by having a guiding coalition, the credibility and integrity that is fortified by working as a team of schools, and...2023-02-1242 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningMake the PancakesIn episode 38 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis connect with Nick Moskaluk, Acting Mathematics System Specialist with Calgary Board of Education. Highlights of the conversation include loving teaching grade eight, making pancakes, and how the foundation components of Collaborative Response bring about efficiency and understanding through listening deeply.Reach out to connect with Nick MoskalukEmail nmmoskaluk@cbe.ab.caInstagram readysetgrowthpodcastPodcast https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/---------🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little...2023-01-1648 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseReduce Your Meetings...By Adding One More! - Ep 11In episode 11 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Lorna explore the contradiction of reducing the number of meetings by adding one more through an in depth discussion of the various layers of team meetings that align with the continuum of supports as part of Collaborative Response.Related Resources Blogs Adding One More Meeting Shifting to Key Issues Focus on Impact During Celebrations Scaffolding Our Collaborative Response Layering Teams: Establishing Collaborative Planning Layering Teams: Establishing School Support Teams Layering Teams: Processes that Guide the Case Consult Team Posters/Templates Four T...2022-12-2048 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningUrgent Enough to StartIn episode 37 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis converse with Principal Nicole Townsend and Assistant Principal Mike York about the impact of Collaborative Response for Buck Mountain Central School. Nicole and Mike share their experience of learning by doing, because it is urgent enough to start.Reach out to connect with Nicole via email at nicole.townsend@wrps11.ca or @Niki_Townsend_ on Twitter.Connect with Buck Mountain Central School via email at bm@wrps11.ca.---------🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be no...2022-12-0647 min

Leading Collaborative ResponsePlanning for Fall Start Up - Ep 9In episode 9 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares some big ideas around reflective practice, building responsive relationships, transition planning, and taking the opportunity to leverage a new school year to refresh and revise one's approach to create an inclusive learning environment.Resources Pertaining to this EpisodeAlberta Education's Indicators of Inclusive SchoolsJigsaw Learning's Adapted Indicators of Inclusion Reflection ToolLiving our Inclusive Beliefs - Exploring Collaborative Response PresentationResponsive Relationships - Students Reflection ToolResponsive Relationships - Colleagues Reflection ToolStudent Transition...2022-06-2029 min $The Innovator\'s Mindset Podcast$ The Innovator's Mindset PodcastA Collaborative Response to Education - A Convo with Lorna and Kurtis Hewson S3 EP20George Couros starts this podcast with a story about a times table game he used to play in school. This leads to a reflection about helping people and being competitive. There are times when we benefit from competition and times when we benefit from collaboration. This conversation with Lorna and Kurtis Hewson talks about how to mesh competition and collaboration by embracing the two. Lorna and Kurtis talk about what they mean when they say collaboration and they talk about their new book, Collaborative Response. Links: Lorna Hewson Twitter - https://twitter.com/LornaHewson Kurtis Hewson Twitter - https://twitter...2022-05-2234 min $The Innovator\'s Mindset Podcast$ The Innovator's Mindset Podcast3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with Lorna And Kurtis Hewson - The #InnovatorsMindset PodcastLorna and Kurtis Hewson join the Three Questions on Educators that Inspire Podcast! Lorna, Kurtis, and George talk about the importance of relationships and mentorship. Check out how Lorna and Kurtis respond to these questions in this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire: Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why? What advice would you give your first-year teacher-self? Links: Lorna Hewson Twitter - https://twitter.com/LornaHewson Kurtis Hewson Twitter - https://twitter.com/hewsonk27 Jigsaw Learning - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/ Envisioning a Collaborative...2022-04-1411 min

Leading Collaborative ResponseCollaborative Response from a Systems Perspective Part 2 - Ep 7In episode 7 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares how districts can leverage a parallel Collaborative Response in responding to the needs of schools in the same way that schools respond to the needs of students. She speaks to the notion of being able to provide assurance that growth is taking place in schools through the way that support is provided from the district level.2022-04-0523 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningEvery Child Deserves a Team (Kurtis Hewson/Lorna Hewson)In this episode, Lead Learners and Co-Founders of Jigsaw Learning, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson, share the evolution of their tagline and the impact they hope it has with partners.2021-12-1312 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningFoundational Understandings of Collaborative Response (Lorna Hewson)Lorna Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares how the journey of Collaborative Response has established some deep foundational understandings through learning alongside our partners.2021-09-3031 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningStructuring and Supporting Intentional Learning and Connectedness (Kurtis Hewson/Lorna Hewson)Co-Founders and Lead Learners of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis and Lorna Hewson speak to the work that is underway with partners and the team focused on learning and connection - for students and educators.2021-09-3020 min

Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningImpact of CRM on District Support for Students and SchoolsThis episode with Lorna Hewson focuses on how the deep understanding of the Collaborative Response Model at the district level can align processes to enhance supports for schools and students.2021-09-3015 min