Leading Collaborative Response
Are you a school leader, administrator, or curriculum director searching for a proven way to enhance your PLC and MTSS efforts? The Leading Collaborative Response podcast is your guide to establishing and deepening the Collaborative Response framework within your organization. We know that leading change is complex, and effective collaboration is often messy, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Join hosts Kurtis and Lorna Hewson as they share their insights and interview guest leaders who share lessons learned and how they've successfully implemented Collaborative Response in their own schools and school districts. This podcast is engineered to help...
SUMMIT Bonus #5 - Growing as a Team to Impact Collective Efficacy w/ Griffiths-Scott School
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In 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://bit.ly/4mistakesCTM
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Emai...
SUMMIT Bonus #4 - The Value of System-Wide Implementation with Scott Brandt and Brita Goldie
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In 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 within the division and how the stru...
Collaboration grows through a Ecosystem of Support - Ep 121
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In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna reflect on why Collaborative Response is an ecosystem, not a series of isolated initiatives. In this video, we explore how successful schools are creating a complex network of interconnected systems to ensure every student and staff member is supported.
Discover the foundational components of Collaborative Response and see how they are deeply linked to one another. We'll show you how leaders can intentionally design their school's ecosystem, ensuring that no student’s success is ever the resp...
SUMMIT Bonus #3 - Leadership Moves and Solution-Focused Conversations with Percy Baxter School
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Are you a school leader looking for a framework that drives real results? Learn from fellow leaders who are creating a highly coordinated approach to student and staff success. Join US! 👉 https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat
How do the structures of Collaborative Response—the meetings, tiers, and data—actually "breathe" in a middle school? In this episode, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson are joined by Jennifer Ferguson (Principal) and Ashlee Jodry (Assistant Principal) of Percy Baxter Middle School.
The team discusses the...
SUMMIT Bonus #2 - Intentional Introduction of Collaborative Response to Access Staff Voice with Saint John High School
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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
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by principal Christina Barrington and head of Education Support Services Jillian Wilton from Saint John High School in New Brunswick—the oldest publicly funded school in Canada! In this conversation, Christina and Jillian di...
SUMMIT Bonus #1 - Culture of Collaboration: Supporting Growth Across a School Division with Kristien Holtby
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In this episode 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 in...
SUNDAY REWIND - No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: Impacting Behaviour Through Collaborative Response w/ Laura Elliott
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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.
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LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/laura-elliott-b361b83a
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From Data to Action: Planning School-Wide Interventions - Ep120
Turn Ideas Into Action 💡Get the Crafting Team Goals Toolkit - bit.ly/jlgoals
In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the power of school-wide interventions and some lessons learned when implementing a school-wide intervention block.
Connected Resources:
- Literacy Intervention Lesson Template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XiJa1KSaGn19piQX_-0EDPooLw6RyVPLaJkcOuMAM4o/edit?usp=sharing
- Interventions, Strategies and Accommodations blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/interventions-strategies-and-accommodations
- BLAST Literacy Intervention - https://www.nancymacconsulting.ca/
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SUNDAY REWIND - Master the Continuum of Supports: Strategies for Success!
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Kurtis 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/view
Podcast - So We've Established Our Continuum of Supports...Now What? Ep 18 - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog...
How Collaborative Response Drives School Improvement - Ep 119
Create Alignment, School-Wide Data and Evidence Plan 🛠️ Find Out How - bit.ly/dataevidenceplan
In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share how Collaborative Response is more than just a way to organize meetings - it is a multi-tiered system that can really help move your school improvement efforts forward with intentionality and purpose! They share what that looks like as well as some key considerations for leaders when making that connection explicit for their team.
Connected Resources:
Connecting Collaborative Response to Priorities organizer - https://docs.google.com/document/d/10omgZx37-tDDzlpqchCgPHNF_5McPcbeHuUT-AK04aY/edi...
SUNDAY REWIND - Establishing Collaborative Response for Middle School Success at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School
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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.<...
Why Every Learner Needs a Profile - History of WeCollab - Ep118
Access a FREE trial of WeCollab TODAY!
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the WeCollab software, how it came to be and how it can be a powerful support system for a school and division's Collaborative Response efforts.
Connected Resources:
- WeCollab homepage - https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
- Overview of WeCollab booklet - https://jigsawlearningonline.com/overview-wecollab
- Free Webinar - Conducting a Collaborative Team Meeting in WeCollab - https://www.jigsawlearningonline.com/conducting-a-collaborative-team-meeting-in-wecollab
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SUNDAY REWIND - Examining the Impact of Collaborative Response on Instructional Leadership w/ Principal Alyson Archibald
See How It Works 🛠️ Try This Strategy - bit.ly/CR-overview
Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory chapter - bit.ly/CR-intro
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis connects with Alyson Archibald, principal of Dr. Hamman Elementary School in Horizon School Division. Alyson and Kurtis discuss how Collaborative Response has evolved for Alyson over the years and how Collaborative Response impacts elements such as instructional leadership, collective efficacy and wellness.
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Connect with Alyson Archibald
Email [email protected]
X @mcbeal9
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Your First Collaborative Team Meeting Sets the Tone! - Ep 117
In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna break down the collaborative team meeting (CTM) and discuss how it can radically change MTSS or RTI efforts in any school to ensure a purposeful and aligned Collaborative Response. In addition to clarifying its purpose and structure, they share some suggestions to consider when getting started
Connected Resources:
Simplify Your Next Steps 🧰 Grab the CTM Starter Kit - bit.ly/ctmstarter
Observing a CTM webpage - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/observing-collaborative-team-meeting
Bring More Clarity to Your Next Staff Meeting 👥 Facilitating Effective Collaborative Team Meetings bit.ly/faci...
SUNDAY REWIND - Maximize Your Success: How to Schedule Your School Support Team Like a Pro!
Unlock the Strategies 💡 Build Momentum - bit.ly/5sstmeetings
Join the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsider
In this episode, 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-making
Resource - Reflecting on School Support Teams - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OAhkR30BJTGNplzK_QRULueFNRimN0GCZ0cmqFqbKc8/view
#collab...
What Happens When You Mix Up Your Collaborative Teams? - Ep 116
See What's Possible 🚀 Build Momentum - bit.ly/layeringteams
In this weekly reflection, Kurtis and Lorna share why creating diversity in the collaborative team meeting can help add another layer of collaboration in your school, in addition to teacher teams that already exist.
Connected Resources:
Facilitating Effective Collaborative Team Meetings online course - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/courses/facilitating-effective-collaborative-team-meetings
Blog Series - Examining Collaborative Team Meetings - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/27-ideas-going-deeper-collaborative-team-meetings
Observing a Collaborative Team Meeting webpage - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/observing-collaborative-team-meeting
Connect with Kur...
SUNDAY REWIND - Welcoming New Admin to a School with a Culture of Collaboration
Simplify Your Next Steps 🧰 Grab the CTM Starter Kit - bit.ly/ctmstarter
Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory chapter - bit.ly/CR-intro
Join the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsider
In this episode 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 invi...
Why Every Child Deserves a Team: Building Impactful Collective Efficacy in Our Schools!
Wondering how to move beyond champions to teams? Find out more at https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Inspired by Rita Pierson’s TED Talk "Every Child Deserves a Champion"? Discover why being a champion isn't enough and how a "Team" approach prevents teacher burnout and drives student success.
More than a decade ago, Dr. Rita Pierson delivered one of the most powerful messages in education: “Every child deserves a champion.” While her 2013 TED Talk has inspired millions, it also highlights a challenging reality: the narrative of teacher individualism is leading to exhaustion and burnout.
In this...
How Schools Build Dedicated Time and Voice into Collaborative Response w/ St. Theresa - Ep 115
Get Started Today - Unpacking Norms 👥 bit.ly/jlnorms
Simplify Your Next Steps 🧰 Grab the CTM Starter Kit - bit.ly/ctmstarter
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson sits down with Shelley Stevenson and Taryn Wellsman, the administration team from St. Theresa School in Northland School Division. Together, they explore how a dedicated leadership team can intentionally build collaboration structures directly into the school schedule, ensure every staff member has an equal voice at the table, and use data to spark meaningful action plans for student support.
This episode is a m...
SUNDAY REWIND - Bringing New District Office Personnel into a Culture of Collaboration
See What's Possible 🚀 Build Momentum - bit.ly/layeringteams
Create Alignment 🛠️ Find Out How - bit.ly/dataevidenceplan
Join the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsider
In this episode 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.
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Summer Replay #1 - Embedding Time for Collaboration Through a District-Wide Early Dismissal with Elk Island Public Schools
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
The Collaborative Response 101, an ideal course for leaders to gain an understanding of this robust school-wide framework. bit.ly/CR101course
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 prioritized collaboration by embedding time for it into the school calendar for 2025–2026, and what it means for their schools, staff, and ultimately, students.
Learn more abo...
Summer Replay #2 - Reducing our Meetings…By Adding One More at the Outreach Setting with Dr. Melissa Sperry
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 building collaborative practices that support all learners in an outreach setting.
Related Resources:
Wetaskiwin Outreach Team Meeting Overview - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zprfY9q19t7z9ZNwhe9YHRf...
Summer Replay #3 - Aligning Tier 1 with Research Based Practice
Join us for the online, on-demand workshop “Overview of Collaborative Response”, part of our Supporting Collaborative Response series. 👉 bit.ly/10refinecontinuum
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 students across the entire organization? Look No Further!! Designed By Educators For Educators wecollab.ca
Connected Resourc...
Summer Replay #4 - Educational Assistants in Collaborative Team Meetings
In this week's podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss why educational assistants are a critical voice to consider being included in collaborative team meetings and share some strategies that schools are employing to have their support staff involved.
Connected Resources:
Unlock the power of consistency in your school! In this workshop, we’ll show you how to implement Tier 1 practices that work across every classroom—ensuring every student experiences effective, high-quality instruction every day. Join US! 👉 bit.ly/refinetier1
Educational Assistant Involvement in the Collaborative Team Meeting blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/role-edu...
Summer Replay #5 - Navigating the "I Tried That" Trap Through Intentionally Layered Teams at Grimshaw Public School
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
5 considerations for every school trying to take their school support teams to the next level because the School Support Team is critical and how that team is organized. The workshop that will help you coordinate and optimize support beyond the classroom bit.ly/5sstmeetings
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jessica Shaw, principal of Grimshaw Public Sch...
Summer Replay #6 - Accessing All Voices in Collaborative Team Meetings
In this week's podcast, Kurtis and Lorna engage in a discussion about why all voices need to be accessed in the collaborative team meeting and provide some practical strategies for how to bring forth all voices to increase engagement and develop high levels of psychological safety for teams.
Connected Resources:
If you’re ready to lead collaborative meetings that actually drive change, get the tools, strategies, and structures to transform your team meetings from routine discussions into powerful problem-solving sessions. Enroll in NOW!
👉 bit.ly/facilitatectm
Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast - How to...
Summer Replay #7 - Getting to the Root for Behaviour and Attendance
Join us for the online, on-demand workshop “Overview of Collaborative Response”, part of our Supporting Collaborative Response series. 👉 bit.ly/10refinecontinuum
In this week's podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the key shift needed when looking to co-create continuums of support related specifically to behaviour and attendance, to ensure we are getting to "root causes" when articulating and tiering our responses.
Connected Resources:
Four Tier Support Overview - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZeiaY_XB8zmoPpi1L90C2qXY5XuToPDX00WCMW-h2r8/view
Overview of Continuum of Supports video - https://youtu.b...
Summer Replay #8 - Engaging as a Learning Organization Through Collaborative Response with Divine Mercy
Join us for the online, on-demand workshop “Overview of Collaborative Response”, part of our Supporting Collaborative Response series. 👉 bit.ly/10refinecontinuum
Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Micromanaging Your Teams
Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Amy Cooper, principal of Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary School in Edmonton Catholic Schools. Amy brings a wide range of insights to the conversation about leading Collaborative Response in an eleme...
Summer Replay #9 - Establishing a Robust Collaborative Community through Collaborative Response with Mother Teresa School
STOP TIERING YOUR STUDENTS!! Transform your organization by tiering your supports, not your students. Learn how in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/stoptieringstudents
Planning for Fall Start Up! Create a foundation for your school’s Collaborative Response by reflecting on the past year and planning for the year to come. Learn how in this workshop. Part of our Supporting Collaborative Response workshop series! https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/workshops
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Cody Young, Vice Principal and Learning Support Teacher at Mother Teresa Scho...
Summer Replay #10 - Leadership Moves and Solution-Focused Conversations with Percy Baxter School
Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide
Join US!! At the Annual Collaborative Response Retreat
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat
How do the structures of Collaborative Response—the meetings, tiers, and data—actually "breathe" in a middle school? In this episode, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson are joined by Jennifer Ferguson (Principal) and Ashlee Jodry (Assistant Principal) of Percy Baxter Middle School.
The team discusses the leadership moves required to build trust, how to shift teacher conversations toward solutions, and what it look...
SUNDAY REWIND - Onboarding New Leaders to a District with a Culture of Collaboration
In this episode 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.
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Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email [email protected]
Twitter @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
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How to Prepare for Fall Now: Simple Steps for Success - Ep 114
In this weeks episode of the Leading Collaborative Response podcast, Kurtis and Lorna provide some ideas that leaders should be considering in June when planning for the fall start-up in relation to establishing, sustaining and deepening your Collaborative Response efforts.
Connected Resources:
Planning for Fall Start Up on-demand workshop - https://www.jigsawlearningonline.com/planning-for-fall-start-up
Planning for Fall Organizer - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPwjJvc07Zri_jCHybwKDmLh_k3wh-euI-hX8cSnrUY/edit?usp=sharing
Year End Reflections - resource - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NBIua8ChSvVtOVgr2kXt-qX3rzhosTX55qKhuGDFi9g...
SUNDAY REWIND - Onboarding New Staff to a School with a Culture of Collaboration
In this episode 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”.
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Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email [email protected]
Twitter @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email [email protected]
Twitter @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with...
The Best Collaborative Response Ideas We Saw This Year - Ep 113
In this week's episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna share some of the most innovative and impactful ideas they've encountered after reviewing more than 85 school frameworks over the past year.
Drawing from 60 school reviews and 25 Collaborative Team Meeting (CTM) feedback sessions, they unpack a collection of practical strategies, creative adaptations, and powerful practices being used in schools to strengthen Collaborative Response. Rather than focusing on theory, this episode highlights real-world examples from educators and leadership teams who are finding new ways to improve collaboration, clarity, and student support.
From AI-enhanced meeting workflows and...
SUNDAY REWIND - Five Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning Team Meetings
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis explore five mistakes leaders make when planning team meetings (and how to overcome them!). Kurtis continues to talk about his favourite words: clarity and predictability. Considerations in this conversation may be leveraged in order to level up already high-functioning teams!
Connected Resources
Get the Introductory Chapter of our bestselling text Collaborative Response: Three Foundational Components That Transform How We Respond to the Needs of Learners for FREE! bit.ly/CR-intro
Everything you need to know about Facilitating Effective Collaborative Team Meetings course: bit.ly/fac...
The Ultimate School Leadership Summit - How to Start the School Year Strong! - Ep 112
A successful school year doesn't happen by accident—it is the direct result of the intentional groundwork laid over the summer months. Without a clear, proactive plan, school leaders often face a lack of staff clarity, leading to structural fragmentation and organizational chaos by October. If you want to ensure a smooth, impactful start to the upcoming school year, it's time to learn from leaders who have been there.
In this special conversation, Kurtis and Lorna announce that they have teamed up with four other international leadership powerhouses to host the Start Your Year Right Summit for sc...
SUNDAY REWIND - Introducing the Collaborative Team Meeting
In this episode 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.
Connected Resources
10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings
Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams
Facilitating Effective Collaborative Team Meetings online course - bit.ly/facilitatectm
Collaborative team meeting facilitation planning template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aOoiaHsV14NzxKqCqMlZ4z3...
Empowering Teacher Voice: Building a Culture of Collaborative Trust with St. Bonaventure - Ep 111
Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam
Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata
Are you a school leader feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of starting Collaborative Response? In this episode, Jennifer Baeta, Assistant Principal at St. Bonaventure Catholic Elementary School, joins Kurtis and Lorna to share her school's journey of starting small to achieve big cultural shifts.
Jennifer discusses how moving from small ad...
SUNDAY REWIND - Planning for Fall Start Up
In this episode 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.
Connected Resources
Sign up for this step by step workshop on Planning for Fall Start Up: Re-Engaging Collaborative Response to jump start your new year! https://bit.ly/fallstartcr
Planning for Fall Start Up: Re-Engaging Collaborative Response online course - https://bit.ly/f...
Celebrations in Collaborative Team Meetings: Key Insights for Future Success - Ep110
Healthy and vibrant collaborative team meetings fuel innovation in how we address student needs. However, the key to their success is effective facilitation! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 will give you the tools and confidence to lead structured, engaging, and impactful team meetings in your school.
𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄! bit.ly/facilitatectm
In this weekls podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share what they've learned about the importance of celebrations for ALL meetings (and especially the collaborative team meetings) and four ideas for celebrations that you may not have considered that will make them even more effective!
Connected Resources:
Don't Skip Celebrations - Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/dont-skip-celebrations-why-celebrations-are-powerful-when-me
Collaborative Team Meeting Notes template...
