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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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72:16

SUNDAY REWIND - Establishing Collaborative Response...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/10/04

WeCollab: 📈 Take Your Practice to the Next Level → Start Your FREE Trial https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab🎓 Join Educators From Across the Field → jigsawlearning.ca/summitIn 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

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Why Every Learner Needs a Profile - History of...

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2026/09/30

Access a FREE trial of WeCollab TODAY!https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabIn 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

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SUNDAY REWIND - Examining the Impact of Collaborative...

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2026/09/28

See How It Works 🛠️ Try This Strategy - bit.ly/CR-overviewDiscover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory chapter - bit.ly/CR-introIn 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

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33:44

Your First Collaborative Team Meeting Sets the Tone!...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/09/23

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 startedConnected Resources:Simplify Your Next Steps 🧰 Grab the CTM Starter Kit - bit.ly/ctmstarterObserving a CTM webpage -

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SUNDAY REWIND - Maximize Your Success: How to...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/09/20

Unlock the Strategies 💡 Build Momentum - bit.ly/5sstmeetingsJoin the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsiderIn 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-makingResource - Reflecting on School

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17:45

What Happens When You Mix Up Your Collaborative...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/09/16

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

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SUNDAY REWIND - Welcoming New Admin to a School with...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/09/13

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/JLinsiderIn 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

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

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/09/11

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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43:02

How Schools Build Dedicated Time and Voice into...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/09/09

Get Started Today - Unpacking Norms 👥 bit.ly/jlnormsSimplify Your Next Steps 🧰 Grab the CTM Starter Kit - bit.ly/ctmstarterIn 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

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45:17

SUNDAY REWIND - Bringing New District Office...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/09/06

See What's Possible 🚀 Build Momentum - bit.ly/layeringteams Create Alignment 🛠️ Find Out How - bit.ly/dataevidenceplanJoin the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsiderIn 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

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64:40

Summer Replay #1 - Embedding Time for Collaboration...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/09/02

Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introThe Collaborative Response 101, an ideal course for leaders to gain an understanding of this robust school-wide framework. bit.ly/CR101courseIn 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

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31:31

Summer Replay #2 - Reducing our Meetings…By Adding...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/08/26

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

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Summer Replay #3 - Aligning Tier 1 with Research...

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2026/08/19

Join us for the online, on-demand workshop “Overview of Collaborative Response”, part of our Supporting Collaborative Response series. 👉 bit.ly/10refinecontinuumIn 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

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21:57

Summer Replay #4 - Educational Assistants in...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/08/12

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

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64:16

Summer Replay #5 - Navigating the "I Tried That" Trap...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/08/05

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/ctmstarter5 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/5sstmeetingsIn this episode of

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Summer Replay #6 - Accessing All Voices in...

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2026/07/29

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

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Summer Replay #7 - Getting to the Root for Behaviour...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/07/22

Join us for the online, on-demand workshop “Overview of Collaborative Response”, part of our Supporting Collaborative Response series. 👉 bit.ly/10refinecontinuumIn 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 -

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Summer Replay #8 - Engaging as a Learning...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/07/15

Join us for the online, on-demand workshop “Overview of Collaborative Response”, part of our Supporting Collaborative Response series. 👉 bit.ly/10refinecontinuumCreating 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, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Amy Cooper, principal of Divine Mercy Catholic

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48:23

Summer Replay #9 - Establishing a Robust...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/07/08

STOP TIERING YOUR STUDENTS!! Transform your organization by tiering your supports, not your students. Learn how in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/stoptieringstudentsPlanning 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/workshopsIn this episode of Leading

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Summer Replay #10 - Leadership Moves and...

Leading Collaborative Response ·

2026/07/01

Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguideJoin US!! At the Annual Collaborative Response Retreathttps://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 Middle School.The team discusses the

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