Leading Collaborative Response

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 Edu...

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 Weidn...

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 Grassl...

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis explore four mistakes leaders make when first setting up collaborative team meetings in schools, as well as ideas to consider to avoid and/or overcome these mistakes. Reach out to connect with Kurtis Hewson Email  kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson --------- Relat...

In this weeks episode, Kurtis and Lorna share the impact of using data-informed pre-meeting organizers. We discuss the simple adjustments needed to include the data and the impact it has on bringing forward the right students for the Collaborative Team Meeting. Connected Resources: Five Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data for Teams FREE webinar - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata  Establishing a...

In this episode 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 https://corwin-connect.com/2022/04/reduce-the-num...

Register NOW!!! JLsummit.ca 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 w...

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 collecti...

In this weeks episode, Kurtis and Lorna discuss various ways to ensure your are well prepared for your Collaborative Team Meetings. The small investment of time up front can lead to greater engagement and impact for students.  Connected Resources: Observing a CTM resources - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/observing-collaborative-team-meeting  CTM Facilitation Guide - https://docs.google.com/documen...

In this episode 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 tha...

Register for the FREE Collaborative Response Virtual Summit https://bit.ly/25CRsummit 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  In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by princip...

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson, shares best practices and challenges when supporting Collaborative Response implementation across schools in a system. _______________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Acce...

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  In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, we share a recording from the March 25, 2025 Thrive Summit, where Kurtis Hewson shares a concise overview of the foundationa...

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jigsaw Learning's Lead Learner and Co-Founder Kurtis Hewson speaks to considerations and implications for leaders as they take on the responsibility of introducing and refining structures and processes with staff. _______________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transfor...

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna discuss 5 overarching ways schools can creatively embed time for staff collaboration in their school timetable.   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 @hewsonk...

In this epsiode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning discusses the notion of Ready, Fire, Aim as it applies to change theory generally and to Collaborative Response specifically. #collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership  _______________ Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Over...

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership  Get ready for a high-energy day of inspiration, practical strategies, and powerful stories from school and district leaders who are transforming learning through Collaborative Response. Connect, learn, and walk away with tools you can use right away!  JLsummit.ca In this podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share why a continuum of supports is a foundational co...

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson speaks to the power of co-creating norms, bringing them to life by unpacking them for deeper understanding and returning to them repeatedly to demonstrate them in practice as way to fortify their importance. #collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership  _______________ Interested in le...

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership Access the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis engage in a conversation with members of the senior leadership team at Elk Island Public Schools to discuss how their division has prio...

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares insight into aligning Collaborative Response with school improvement plans and how putting faces on the data can have a significant impact on success for those plans. #collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership  _______________ Interested in learning MORE about a framework th...

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership  In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna review the value of co-creating a continuum of supports with your staff team and how to, over time, refine tier 1 practices to reflect research-based practices to impact all students across all classrooms. Looking for an affordable and effective data system that can suggest, organize, and track supports for all...

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, offers considerations and advice for leaders looking to establish Collaborative Response in their school. #collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership  _______________ Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview...

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  In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Dr. Melissa Sperry, principal of Wetaskiwin Outreach School. They discuss Melissa’s insights into buildi...

Access an Overview of Collaborative Response article to learn more - https://bit.ly/CR-overview  Summer Replay #1 - 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. Joanne shares insights related to leading Collab...

Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response article - https://bit.ly/CR-overview Summer Replay #2  - In 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 E...