In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the key issue process, integral to the collaborative team meeting discussion, and share some ideas to help support the team in crafting effective key issues in relation to students, to be examined and responded to in the meeting.
Connected Resources:
CTM Agenda/Notes template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/18JRKvKdmpU4T08q2ignB_fANUgM92pNM3fJ678DxUK8/edit?usp=sharing
Observing the Collaborative Team Meeting resources - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/observing-collaborative-team-meeting
Conducting a Collaborative Team Meeting in WeCollab FREE webinar - https://www.jigsawlearningonline.com/conducting-a-collaborative-team-meeting-in-wecollab
Digging into Key Issues activity - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o2N7Dl-9IodpGsHsB7Fk0V1eMC2gkBCO4dg6A2yH9EM/edit?usp=sharing
Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus? Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams
Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform your school’s MTSS efforts? Access the Collaborative Team Meeting Starter Kit at https://bit.ly/ctmstarter
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Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free
Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis engage in a conversation with Nancy Roy Halun, principal of Ecole Notre Dame, a francophone school of 445 Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. Nancy shares some of the key lessons she has learned through implementing Collaborative Response in her school, including the value of being purposeful in planning and how intentionally aligning the layers of teams ensures clarity and focus for their staff team when discussing the needs of students.
Check out this episode on Youtube to see what Nancy is sharing.
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Connect with Nancy Roy Halun
Email nanroy@centrenord.ab.ca
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
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Related Resources
Jigsaw Learning French Resources - Francais s’il vous plait - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/francais-svp
Unpacking Team Norms Template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B24IO7nKS0iKb6SM2CWwB0_3MT1JVn6CWcPkty3AnKA/edit?usp=sharing
Webinar - 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings
https://bit.ly/transformteams
Team Experience Overview poster (as shared by Nancy) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhUjG2zDwlWxK7A1oSbLdnccgYm3rvy4/view?usp=drive_link
10% off code for the text Collaborative Response - JLPodcast10
Learn more and order the book at https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/published-works/collaborative-response-model/collaborative-response-three-foundational-components-transform-how-we-respond-needs-learners
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
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Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
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Join US!! At the Annual Collaborative Response Retreat https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat
How can system leaders use Collaborative Response to better support schools, staff, and students?
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson are joined by Kari Huk and Corey Kropp, Assistant Directors of Supports for Students with Elk Island Public Schools. Together, they explore how Collaborative Response structures and processes have been used at the system level to redesign service delivery, respond to school feedback, and strengthen supports for students across the division.
Kari and Corey share practical insights into how their team:
This conversation is especially valuable for district leaders, principals, inclusive education leaders, and system teams looking to build alignment, collective efficacy, and meaningful collaboration between central office and schools.
Learn more about Elk Island Public Schools at https://www.eips.ca/
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Connect with Kari Huk
Email: kari.huk@eips.ca
Connect with Corey Kropp
Email: corey.kropp@eips.ca
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @hewsonk27
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @LornaHewson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
Layered teams are essential to supporting both learners and staff: 5 Considerations for Effective School Support Team Meetings
https://bit.ly/5sstmeetings
Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals
Think Big, Act Small - Leading a Culture of Response with Principal Kari Huk - Ep 28 https://youtu.be/vqd-045ewhk
Embedding Time for Collaboration Through a District-Wide Early Dismissal - Elk Island Public Ep 78 https://youtu.be/orQDjVxSwcs
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Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis have the opportunity to meet with Erin Norrish, Early Learning Coordinator with Grasslands School Division in southern Alberta, to discuss how her and her team have implemented Collaborative Response with their Early Learning team. See below for resources mentioned in this episode and additional resources.
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Connect with Erin Norrish
Email erin.norrish@grasslands.ab.ca
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
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
Connect with Jennifer Ferguson
Email jennifer.ferguson@jigsawlearning.ca
Twitter @_MrsFerguson_
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dickson-ferguson/
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Related Resources
Grasslands Early Learning Continuum of Supports
8.5 X 11 Continuum - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sjJtGldBKwd1wa4wDOt0S9fWxrfZn1ix/view
11 X 17 Menu of Supports - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cyr4aP9vnEKgh4GS4e_QbisObP0FrCBJ/view
Access the free Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for free https://bit.ly/CR-intro - use the code JLPODCAST10 to receive 10% off
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
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In this episode 25 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis ask the question. “Are you aligning your school goals to make the biggest impact?”
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Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email kurtis.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/jennifer-dickson-ferguson/
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Related Resources
Scaffolding blog
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/scaffolding-our-collaborative-response-purposeful-layering-t
Data Review and Team Goal template
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GMZcwgPVti3tOoTw5HjryF_TipmK3_98nwxf-co29aQ/edit?usp=sharing
Team Planning Guide
https://docs.google.com/document/d/173dclU3A5S0repO_ljB0cfT2BnnwMdc6XWexqmFDk0g/edit?usp=sharing
Jigsaw Learning Workshops: https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/workshops
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the message we send our team when we label the collaborative team meeting as a "collaborative response meeting". Learn why, over time, we need to understand as an organization that Collaborative Response is bigger than just a single meeting. Join us to hear more.
Connected Resources:
Scaffolding our Collaborative Response blog posting - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/scaffolding-our-collaborative-response-purposeful-layering-t
Observing a Collaborative Team Meeting Resources - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/observing-collaborative-team-meeting
What is a PLC Meeting Anyway? article - https://www.nassp.org/2022/06/03/whats-a-plc-meeting-anyway/
Collaborative Response is frequently described as the "missing piece" when establishing highly intentional and focused cultures of collaboration and intervention that build upon and enhance what you are currently doing in your school or district.
Download a FREE article today! https://bit.ly/CR-overview
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free
Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
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In this episode 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.
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Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
Twitter @LornaHewson
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
Connect with Jennifer Ferguson
Email jennifer.ferguson@jigsawlearning.ca
Twitter @_MrsFerguson_
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dickson-ferguson/
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Related Resources
Strategies for Refining and Utilizing Your Continuums of Support - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVwdhSC-yo0tesiu_eywpzX2RSEVwy87wSL4dx_dEus/edit?usp=sharing
Four Tier Support Overview - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZeiaY_XB8zmoPpi1L90C2qXY5XuToPDX00WCMW-h2r8/edit?usp=sharing
Continuum of Supports Template - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dzdrxDTFt1ZgK8FbO7_ZdkCjMLD9_B2-wFNDdjkf1M4/edit?usp=sharing
Key Issue Template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZMdjh-lU5wq-sLUoElSyLcRbL7Y8yPMfmWILQjI3cB4/edit
Folder - Continuum of Supports Samples - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ym3uy9LMUmRtvfqZb2ErYXBqCdIKILFT?usp=sharing
Memorial Composite High School Continuum of Supports Sample - Expanded Version - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1emd50l-AKan-bWfQvU1CTap8NKR5tk3nVvVAhuP9eNU/edit?usp=sharing
Good News! Your Continuum of Supports is Never Done! (LCR Ep16) - https://youtu.be/eAI04nFcDrE
Articulating Your Big Rocks - Establishing Tier 1 in Your Continuum of Supports (LCR Ep17) - https://youtu.be/QfyBzfwOKtk
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
Access the Facilitating Effective CTMs course to help make your collaborative team meetings more productive, engaging, and impactful
https://bit.ly/facilitatectm
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Terri Peterson, Superintendent of Learning Services with Edmonton Catholic Schools, the fourth largest metro board in the province of Alberta. Terri has been a passionate advocate for collaboration throughout her journey, and she shares how the division continues to shape and deepen the implementation of Collaborative Response to ensure success for all students.
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Connect with Terri Peterson
Email: terri.peterson@ecsd.net
Instagram: Terri Peterson
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @hewsonk27
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @LornaHewson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Four mistakes we often see leaders make when planning for their first collaborative team meetings, whether the structure is new to the school or being reintroduced for another year.
https://bit.ly/4mistakesCTM
Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article
https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis discuss big rocks as they pertain to the Continuum of Supports: narrowing the focus of universal instructional practices to a handful of high impact strategies that can be agreed upon as non-negotiable across all classrooms in a school or district.
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email kurtis.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/jennifer-dickson-ferguson/
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Related Resources
Continuum of Support Samples https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/resources-and-samples/collaborative-response/continuum-supports
Strategies for Refining and Utilizing Your Continuum of Supports
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVwdhSC-yo0tesiu_eywpzX2RSEVwy87wSL4dx_dEus/edit?usp=sharing
Make the Pancakes (Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw Learning - Nick Moskaluk) https://youtu.be/VJnJDOkWXVc
Reflecting on Making Pancakes https://youtu.be/hXjnZXi9LLI
Good News! Your Continuum of Supports is Never Done! https://youtu.be/eAI04nFcDrE
Northern Gateway Public Schools Quality Pedagogy https://www.ngps.ca/quality-learning-environments/quality-pedagogy
View additional resources and samples at https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/resources-and-samples/collaborative-response/continuum-supports
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Kurtis’ Reading List
The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward https://www.amazon.ca/Power-Regret-Looking-Backward-Forward/dp/0735210659/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FTKLUSUUT8RZ&keywords=power+of+regret&qid=1685399602&sprefix=power+of+regret%2Caps%2C246&sr=8-1
The IKEA Effect https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/11-091.pdf
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss considerations when establishing a school wide intervention block. A significant amount of planning and decision making needs to be explored prior to getting started. Timetabling for the intervention block, data and evidence used to inform student groupings, grouping students in small intervention group and lesson planning just to name a few. Join us to hear more.
Connected Resources:
Establishing Student Entry Criteria blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/establishing-student-entry-criteria
Reflecting on Piloting blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/reflecting-on-piloting
Shifting the Conversation by Color-Coding Data blog- https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/shifting-conversation-color-coding-data
Timetabling for Collaborative Response podcast - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/timetabling-collaborative-response-ep-8
5 ways to effectively utilize your continuum of supports within your school and 5 ways to further refine your continuums to ensure maximum impact. Start today!
https://bit.ly/10refinecontinuum
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free
Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis discuss the initial process of articulating a continuum of supports and the subsequent, ongoing, iterative process of continually refining this menu as we engage as lifelong learners.
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email kurtis.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/jennifer-dickson-ferguson/
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Related Resources
Tier the Supports…Not the Students Blog https://corwin-connect.com/2022/07/tier-the-supports-not-the-students/
Four Tier Support Overview https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZeiaY_XB8zmoPpi1L90C2qXY5XuToPDX00WCMW-h2r8/edit?usp=sharing
Strategies, Accommodations, Interventions Blog https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/interventions-strategies-and-accommodations
Continuum of Support Samples https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/resources-and-samples/collaborative-response/continuum-supports
Strategies for Refining and Utilizing Your Continuum of Supports
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVwdhSC-yo0tesiu_eywpzX2RSEVwy87wSL4dx_dEus/edit?usp=sharing
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson addresses the contradictory statement "support the student by not focusing on them during the Collaborative Team Meeting" as well as a number of collaborative structures and processes that are implemented intentionally to create psychological safety for staff as they build their collective efficacy.
Connected Resources
Establishing the Agenda blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/examining-collaborative-team-meetings-establishing-agenda
CTM Agenda and Notes template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/18JRKvKdmpU4T08q2ignB_fANUgM92pNM3fJ678DxUK8/view
Establishing and Reinforcing Norms blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/examining-collaborative-team-meetings-establishing-and-reinf
Process for Establishing Team Norms - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Z9rET8tdMrAf28FQS2caVW4CsyY2ut7k0-RiQyJ-mQ/view
Roles in Team Meetings blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/going-deeper-collaborative-team-meetings-7-roles-team-meetin
Collaborative Team Meeting Roles - https://docs.google.com/document/d/15qFRhcYeH1JSb6TbCtUV7Haeh7QwFg6fA6R2XVasaWU/edit?usp=sharing
Pre-Meeting Organizer - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kcan1kR61DKvPOvQEJ9Mpe_-LR2Gqo9Yb3DKI2kGftM/view
Focus on Impact During Celebrations blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/going-deeper-collaborative-team-meetings-idea-1-focus-impact
Shifting to Key Issues blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/shifting-key-issues
Key Issues Process poster - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r8lSYO7uVfc3mlrekPrSJRMlAdDS2Gf9/view?usp=sharing
Duhigg - Project Aristotle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2PaZ8Nl2T4
Reflecting on the Collaborative Team Meeting Organizer - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Tl_vOQyk6CbZA_hf65b4nFxb6jgV8pJZciro2W_Muc/view
Leader Checklist and Reflection - https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ajYEoVwLqmmwBZkesHVllJ7Qstd1apCJFWzOWK2c4g/view
Participant Exit Slip - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lx1FzdUeB7V6tR9HDZtkY02TegSgBkomxdQLtQo4uOk/view
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership
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Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
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Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam
Register for the Collaborative Response Retreat - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat
Register for the Facilitating Effective Collaborative Team Meetings course - bit.ly/facilitatectm
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by by Jaret Hofer, principal of Brooks Junior High School, exploring how they have seen the evolution of Collaborative Response in their school and the impact not only on students but staff teams.
This podcast episode 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/retreat
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Connect with Jaret Hofer
Email jaret.hofer@grasslands.ab.ca
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X @LornaHewson
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article
https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
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Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Trevor Van Someren, who has been a dedicated educator since 2001. For the past 13 years, Trevor has served as a K–8 principal, leading learning and fostering strong, collaborative school cultures. He has deeply engaged in understanding and implementing Collaborative Response and now also works as a WeCollab Lead for Jigsaw Learning, engaging with schools and divisions in connecting the software to his lived Collaborative Response understandings.
Learn more about Trevor Van Someren at https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/who-we-are/our-team/trevor-van-someren
Growing as a Team to Impact Collective Efficacy with Griffiths-Scott School - Ep 66 - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/growing-team-impact-collective-efficacy-griffiths-scott-scho
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
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Connect with Trevor Van Someren
Email: trevor.vansomeren@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @TVanSomeren79
Instagram: @trevvrealty
Facebook: Trevor Van Someren
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @hewsonk27
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @LornaHewson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
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Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus? Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams
Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article
https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
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Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
Access an Overview of Collaborative Response article to learn more - https://bit.ly/CR-overview
In this episode 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. Joanne shares insights related to leading Collaborative Response in a complex and dynamic system, ensuring high degrees of clarity, intentionality and purpose.
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Connect with Joanne Pitman
Email jlpitman@cbe.ab.ca
Twitter @JoannePitman5
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-pitman-071319121/
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
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Related Resources
Creating Community Through Collaborative Response at Ernest Manning High School - https://youtu.be/LVDf3jV0U-c?si=hhNoS24yphlhb1Nb
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
We are excited to announce that Darrin will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Virtual Summit. For more information visit: https://www.JLsummit.ca
In 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.
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Connect with Darrin DeForge
Email Darrin.Deforge@ecsd.net
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X @LornaHewson
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Related Resources
Joan Carr instructional Playbook sample - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1epZ2fP7mXaJed6nJ3Ydfh1_UMirco8RPpM0YFtv1ZqA/edit?usp=sharing
Observing a Collaborative Team Meeting - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/observing-collaborative-team-meeting
Four Tier Overview - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZeiaY_XB8zmoPpi1L90C2qXY5XuToPDX00WCMW-h2r8/edit?usp=sharing
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Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article
https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
We are excited to announce the Leadership Team from HW Pickup Middle School will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Virtual Summit. For more information visit: https://www.JLsummit.ca
In 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.
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Connect with Keri Card-Esau
Email keri.cardesau@wrsd.ca
Connect with Kim Wedman
Email kim.wedman@wrsd.ca
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
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article
https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
We are excited to announce Bev will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Virtual Summit. For more information visit: https://www.JLsummit.ca
In 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 Response.
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Connect with Bev Cotton
Email bev.cotton@ngps.ca
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X @LornaHewson
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Related Resources
Four Tier Overview - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZeiaY_XB8zmoPpi1L90C2qXY5XuToPDX00WCMW-h2r8/edit?usp=sharing
NGPS Quality Learning Environment - https://www.ngps.ca/quality-learning-environments
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Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article
https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
We are excited to announce that Leadership Team at JS McCormick will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Virtual Summit. For more information visit: https://www.JLsummit.ca
Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Melissa Rogers and Karen Weidner, two members of the leadership team at James S McCormick School. They explore how the school is embedding Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports into daily practices, deepening their team’s understanding of executive functioning, and building a true village mindset to support every student’s success.
Access JS McCormick’s Executive Functioning continuum of supports - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HMA0kmtTcGnGRhitm63-44nWLbuk2q_jOfzhCEMdW8E/edit?usp=sharing
Learn more about École James S. McCormick School at https://ejsm.wolfcreek.ab.ca
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Connect with Melissa Rogers
Email: impactinglives1977@gmail.com
X: @m_rogerz
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @hewsonk27
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @LornaHewson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article
https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
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The Facilitating Effective Collaborative Team Meetings course gives you the tools, strategies, and structures to transform your team meetings from routine discussions into powerful problem-solving sessions. Access the course: bit.ly/facilitatectm
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Katie Graham, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services with Grasslands Public Schools. Her deep roots and leadership journey make her the perfect person to share insights on how Collaborative Response can truly grow across a system when relationships and shared purpose drive the development of a system-wide culture of collaboration.
Access previous podcast episodes featuring Grasslands Public Schools:
Implementing Collaborative Response with their Early Learning Team - Ep 26 - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/implementing-collaborative-response-their-early-learning-tea
The Value of System-Wide Implementation with Scott Brandt and Brita Goldie - Ep 30 - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/value-system-wide-implementation-scott-brandt-and-brita-gold
Collaboratively Ensuring Success for Students in an Alternative School with Chris Zottl - Ep 43 - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/collaboratively-ensuring-success-students-alternative-school
Grasslands District Collaborative Response: Multi-Layered Approach with Nicole Short and Sean Beaton - Ep 53 - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/grasslands-district-collaborative-response-multi-layered-app
Establishing and Expanding Impactful Team Structures at the Junior High Level with Jaret Hofer - Ep 63 - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/establishing-and-expanding-impactful-team-structures-junior
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Connect with Katie Graham
Email: Katie.graham@grasslands.ab.ca
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Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.
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