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Leading Collaborative Response

Jigsaw Learning

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

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52:03

SUNDAY REWIND - Establishing the Collaborative Team...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/04/12

Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introCreating 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/JLlocusIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Zoe Serediuk and Ankush Garg, the administrative team at Ron Southern School with the Calgary Board of Education, to

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51:26

Leadership Moves and Solution-Focused Conversations...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/04/08

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/retreatHow 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

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53:48

SUNDAY REWIND - Collaboratively Responding Across a...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/04/05

5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data for TeamsAccess a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes. 👉 bit.ly/5mistakesdataIn 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

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26:05

Don’t Skip the Roles: The Key to Effective Team...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/04/01

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥!Healthy and vibrant collaborative team meetings fuel innovation in how we address student needs. Register NOW! Effective Facilitation for Collaborative Team Meetings online bit.ly/facilitatectmAre you a school leader looking for a framework that drives real results? Learn from fellow leaders at the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 who are creating a highly

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67:35

SUNDAY REWIND - BLAST-ing off for Literacy...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/03/29

This episode is part of the 2024 “National Literacy Month with RIF” campaign, a partnership between the BE Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental.Establishing a School-Wide Data and Evidence PlanPlanning for the effective use of data with our teachers is hard…but it doesn’t have to be! When schools have a targeted plan for the collection and utilization of data, conversations become more focused and staff can see the impact their collective practices are having for students. 👉

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58:31

Building a Culture of Response Across Diverse...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/03/25

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 NOW! 👉 bit.ly/facilitatectmHow do you create a "culture of response" across a vast school division? In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna sit down with the leaders from Northland School Division (NSD) - Mark Owens, Amy Savill, and Principal

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46:54

SUNDAY REWIND - Impacting School-Wide Culture Through...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/03/22

Check out the FREE guide - Top Ten Considerations when Introducing Collaborative Response - https://bit.ly/top10-crPlanning for Fall Start Up: Re-Engaging Collaborative ResponseElevate your school's Collaborative Response with this transformative workshop! Join Lorna and seize this unique spring opportunity to optimize successes and propel your educational institution toward a successful future. 👉 bit.ly/fallstartcr In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis is

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Changing the Way We Do Attendance - Ep 101

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/03/18

Kurtis and Lorna share insights connected to the development of a continuum of supports focused on attendance. They discuss a critical adjustment that must be made to ensure your school is not working towards developing a "pyramid of punishment" by focusing on what is in our locus of control.Connected Resources:Collaborative Leader Toolkit Resource - Locus of Control - Is your team stuck spinning their wheels—frustrated by challenges outside of their control? bit.ly/JLlocus Podcast -

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51:05

SUNDAY REWIND - Leading with Intentionality,...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/03/15

Are you a school leader looking for a framework that drives real results? Learn from fellow leaders at the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 who are creating a highly coordinated approach to student and staff success.𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. 👉 https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Peter Barron, superintendent of St. Paul Education Regional school division. Peter has led

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52:04

Episode 100: The Roots of Collaborative Response with...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/03/11

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/retreatAccess a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamCelebrate a major milestone with us! In our 100th episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson sit down with a true legend in the field of

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40:44

SUNDAY REWIND - Supporting Complex Students by Not...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/03/08

Are you a school leader looking for a framework that drives real results? Learn from fellow leaders at the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 who are creating a highly coordinated approach to student and staff success.𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. 👉 https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis discuss why focusing primarily on your high needs students can actually have a negative impact on

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12:17

Culture Isn’t Accidental: The Habits That Build...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/03/04

Kurtis and Lorna explore the connection between establishing intentional and purposeful habits that result in the creation a culture of collaboration. Sometimes simple structures like roles can impact the overall culture and functioning of your teams.Connected Resources:Blog - Cultivating a Culture of Collaboration through Purposeful Habits - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/cultivating-culture-collaboration-through-purposeful-habitsResource - Potential Roles for Team

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26:16

SUNDAY REWIND - Ensuring Follow-Up for Actions...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/03/01

Check out the FREE guide for leaders - Top 10 Considerations When Introducing Collaborative Response - https://bit.ly/top10-cr In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis tackle a question often posed by leaders - how to follow-up on actions from collaborative team meetings? They review the process that generates actions in the CTM and then offer considerations to ensure follow-up on actions from those meetings that are critical to Collaborative

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36:49

How School Leaders Create Alignment with...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/02/25

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 Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Kendra Adams, principal at Griffin Park School in Brooks, Alberta

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48:01

SUNDAY REWIND - 5 Key Considerations for Facilitating...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/02/22

Access the FREE Team Meeting Space Checklist https://bit.ly/spacechecklistWorkshop: Supporting CR Workshop Planning for Fall Start Up: Re-Engaging Collaborative Responsehttps://bit.ly/fallstartcrIn this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer has an opportunity to engage in a conversation with Kurtis regarding what facilitators can do to ensure highly impactful team meetings. As leaders, we are constantly refining and growing our practice when it comes to leading teams and

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13:05

The Power of Modeling: Leadership in Action - Ep 97

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/02/18

Join us at the Annual Collaborative Response Retreathttps://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatIn this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the importance of ongoing modelling by the leader to move Collaborative Response efforts forward in the school, focusing on developing leadership capacity across the organization.Connected Resources:Observing a Collaborative Team Meeting resources - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/observing-collaborative-team-meeting Facilitating Effective

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SUNDAY REWIND - Shifting Conversations by...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/02/15

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

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17:53

The Importance of the Facilitator: Turning Meetings...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/02/11

Are you a school leader looking for a framework that drives real results? Learn from fellow leaders at the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 who are creating a highly coordinated approach to student and staff success.𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. 👉 https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥!𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞

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51:22

SUNDAY REWIND - Establishing a Culture of...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/02/08

In this SUNDAY REWIND of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by the Leadership Team at Joan Carr Catholic School, located in Edmonton, Alberta. The team shares what Collaborative Response looks like in their K-9 school of roughly 800 students, only in its second year of existence. They share the impact that it is having for students and staff and how the Collaborative Response mindset has helped envision a powerful approach they’ve come to call

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17:45

From Meetings to Momentum: Leaders Making Time to...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/02/04

In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the advantages of meeting regularly as a adminstrative team. Regardless of the size of the team, it's important to carve out regular time to be responsive and focus forward.Connected Resources:Focused collaboration doesn’t need constant leader control. Learn how teams can plan with purpose using clear structures, practical templates, and shared ownership—plus replay access anytime.bit.ly/collabfocusPigeon Lake Team Meeting Overview -

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