Building a Culture of Collaboration

46:10

Why Your Teachers Are Resisting Collaboration (And...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/10/06

Wondering which leadership books help build strong, collaborative teams?We’ve got you covered! Download the list! - https://bit.ly/102readsUse This With Your Team 🔄 Ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam Is your school's collaborative culture stuck in "surface-level compliance"? In this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, we sit down with Becca Silver, founder of The Whole Educator and author of 'The Resistance Solution.' Becca

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FRIDAY FOCUS - New Need Ideas? Introduce the AI Agent

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/10/02

Start Planning Smarter, Transform Your Teams TODAY! 🧩 bit.ly/5planningteams ______________________🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an inspirational playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjdJv93diJ8Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeTake your PLC & MTSS to the next level. 🚀 Find out how!! FREE https://bit.ly/CR-overview Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab

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13:30

Beyond the Data Calendar: Connecting Measures, Timing...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/10/01

📊 Get Your Data Organized!! FREE Webinar→ bit.ly/5mistakesdataIn this weekls podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the value of developing a strategic and aligned data calendar for key measures established for a school.Connected Resources:Data Planning Calendar sample - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oIFBO4cYLx1zx9UrEv33xHu0sHLUkPQW/view?usp=sharingOn-Demand Workshop - Establishing a School-Wide Data and Evidence Plan -

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47:41

What to Do When Collaborative Teams Aren't Working...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/09/29

Access the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteams📊 Get Your Data Organized and work for YOU!! FREE Webinar→ bit.ly/5mistakesdataIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis sits down with returning guest Chrissy Beltran, author of "Expand Your Coaching Toolbox" and host of the Instructional Coaching with Ms. B podcast. Together, they explore what to do when teams aren't

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2:15

FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop the Cycle of Back-to-Back Meeting...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/09/25

See How It Works 🛠️ Try This Strategy - bit.ly/CR-overview______________________🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an inspirational playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjdJv93diJ8Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeTake your PLC & MTSS to the next level. 🚀 Find out how!! FREE https://bit.ly/CR-overview Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory

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17:05

Are you screening students—or just collecting data? -...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/09/24

📊 Get Your Data Organized Complimentary Webinar→ bit.ly/5mistakesdataIn this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss what is a universal screen, how to get started with screeners in your school and some considerations for leaders to maximize the use of screeners.Learn more about the Data in Education Summit at https://data-in-education-jun2025.heysummit.com/Connected Resources:Criteria and Considerations When Determining a Universal Screen -

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52:40

Why Time Management Won't Save Your School Culture...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/09/22

Move From Planning to Action 📥 Grab Your Free Copy https://bit.ly/102reads Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory chapter - bit.ly/CR-introAre you an educational leader who feels like you're constantly running on a treadmill of urgency? You answer emails, handle discipline, and check off compliance tasks, but you don't have time to actually connect with and grow your staff. In this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with

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FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop chasing buy-in. Start building...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/09/18

👉 Get the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response: https://bit.ly/CR-overviewWhen leaders are trying to move an idea forward, it’s easy to get stuck waiting for everyone to agree.But what if you took a different approach?Instead of trying to get everyone on board from the beginning, start with the people who are ready to engage. Bring one or two people into the conversation. Get feedback. Surface questions. Refine the idea. Then bring others along.Not everyone will engage at the same time

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23:38

The 3 types of data every school needs - Ep105

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/09/17

📊 Get Your Data Organized Complimentary Webinar→ bit.ly/5mistakesdataIn this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the difference between universal screens, diagnostic assessments and progress monitoring and why, in time, all three are critical for schools when designing their systems of support that are truly data-informed.Connected Resources:Create Alignment, School-Wide Data and Evidence Plan 🛠️ Find Out How - bit.ly/dataevidenceplanData and Evidence poster showing three types of

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48:06

15 High-Impact Practices for Instructional Leaders...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/09/15

📊 Get Your Data Organized Complimentary Webinar→ bit.ly/5mistakesdataUse This With Your Team 🔄 Ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamHow do you move beyond daily school operations and become an active driver of classroom improvement? In this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Kurtis and Lorna dive deep into the new book by veteran educational leader Glenn Forbes: Instructional Leadership: 15 High-Impact Practices to Develop

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5:17

Why Every Child Deserves a Team: Building Impactful...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/09/14

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

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23:41

A better school year starts with better planning - Ep103

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/09/10

Turn Ideas Into Action 💡Get the Crafting Team Goals Toolkit - bit.ly/jlgoalsIn this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna suggest various considerations leaders should be thinking about prior to the start of a new school year. Coming into the year with a clear plan can ensure alignment, purpose and focus. Make sure to check out the various resources below!Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn:

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34:42

Your Curriculum Could Be Your Best Collaboration Tool...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/09/08

Put This Into Practice ➡️ Grab the Guide - bit.ly/teamnormsguide Use This With Your Team 🔄 Ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamIs your school's curriculum a tool for collaboration, or just a box to check? In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Lily Jones, founder of Educator Forever, to discuss how the process of writing, reviewing, and adapting curriculum can transform school culture.Lily shares her unique

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46:38

Summer Replay #1 - Exploring Collective Impact and...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/09/01

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamTransform Your Teams with this FREE Webinar https://bit.ly/transformteamsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis engage in a powerful conversation with two leading voices in the work of cultivating collective efficacy in schools - Dr. Jenni Donohoo and Glenn Forbes, co-authors of the new book Collective Impact: Overcoming the 12 Enemies of Teacher Efficacy. In the

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53:00

Summer Replay #2 - Establishing Systems That...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/08/25

Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocusDOWNLOAD Your FREE Collaborative Meeting Spaces Guide bit.ly/spacechecklistIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeff Linden, principal of Hastings Public School in Nebraska. “Principal JL”, as he is known online, shares numerous insights when it comes to building effective systems for collaborationLearn more about Jeff

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44:56

Summer Replay #3 - Leading Teams as a Purpose-Driven...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/08/18

Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteamsRegister for the FREE Collaborative Response Virtual Summit : JLsummit.caIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Michelle Sloan, a former teacher, principal, and Head of School who now coaches and mentors school leaders through her Purpose Driven Principal Framework. Central to the discussion is the importance of focusing on

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46:50

Summer Replay #4 - Harnessing AI to Impact...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/08/11

Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteamsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Chrissy Beltran, better known to her instructional coaching community as “Ms. B”. Chrissy brings both practical classroom knowledge and the heart of a coach to her work, as we explore lessons learned when helping to build strong, collaborative cultures in schools and beyond.Learn more about Chrissy

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53:08

Summer Replay #5 - Why Focusing on Intentional Habits...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/08/04

Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteamsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Chrissy Beltran, better known to her instructional coaching community as “Ms. B”. Chrissy brings both practical classroom knowledge and the heart of a coach to her work, as we explore lessons learned when helping to build strong, collaborative cultures in schools and beyond.Learn more about Chrissy

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70:13

Summer Replay #6 - The Importance of Systems When...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/07/28

Don’t let your next meeting feel like it should’ve been an email FREE Webinar - 10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings bit.ly/transformteamsAccess a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdataIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Hunter Flesch, an Associate Principal in Des Moines, Iowa, and the host of The Ed Essentials

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47:28

Summer Replay #7 - The Happy Music Teacher's Guide to...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/07/21

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamThis invaluable article will provide you with ten possible steps to consider when you introduce Collaborative Response to your team https://youtu.be/HNOgMOH_FN0In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeanette Mihalchik, a National Board Certified Music teacher, arts integration specialist, and author of "Stories That Sing." They discuss how the arts

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