Building a Culture of Collaboration

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 challengin

Turn Ideas Into Action 💡Get the Crafting Team Goals Toolkit - bit.ly/jlgoals In 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: https://ca.linkedin.c

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/JLgroupteam Is 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 insi

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam Transform Your Teams with this FREE Webinar https://bit.ly/transformteams In 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 c

Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus DOWNLOAD Your FREE Collaborative Meeting Spaces Guide bit.ly/spacechecklist In 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 collaboration Learn more about Jeff L

Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams Register for the FREE Collaborative Response Virtual Summit : JLsummit.ca In 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 purp

Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams In 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 Be

Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams In 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 Be

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/transformteams 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 In 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 Podcast.

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam This invaluable article will provide you with ten possible steps to consider when you introduce Collaborative Response to your team https://youtu.be/HNOgMOH_FN0 In 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 ca

In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by the leadership team from New Myrnam School — a small rural school with big ideas and a strong sense of community. Kurtis explores with the leadership team how they’re building and sustaining a truly collaborative culture within their school, taking a robust, project-based approach to learning Check out the New Myrnam School projects: https://www.newmyrnamschool.ca/a-for-energy-grant-projects https://www.newmyrnamschool

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 Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnorms In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Christina Hidek, a former litigation attorney turned profess

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna meet with two of the founders of Teacher Time Machine, an AI powered tool for teachers. Sharon and Richelle share how AI can enhance and build upon staff collaborative efforts and why teams are critical wh

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In this weeks episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna share considerations and ideas to ensure that classroom spaces are intentionally adjusted to support effective adult collaboration. Resources: Collaborative Meeting Spaces Guide - https://bit.ly/spacechecklist Classroom Setup Checklist for Team Meetings - https://docs.google.com/document/d/11MXHJo0f0h4iOciAiNDu2Cvqtqa8BMnudQCYJ_PAxzE/edit?usp=sharing ______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leaders

Looking for the 102 books from Kurtis and Lorna’s bookshelf that will have a dramatic impact on your collaborative culture? Download the free 1012 Must-Reads for Educational Leaders at https://bit.ly/102reads Welcome to the milestone 100th episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast! In this special episode, Kurtis and Lorna are diving into their ultimate summer reading list for leaders: 5 essential books (plus one powerful bonus) designed to help you move your teams, break down

______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Colla

In this weeks episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna share considerations when purposefully designing a space for teams to collaborate. Connected Resources: Collaborative Meeting Spaces Guide - https://bit.ly/spacechecklist Five Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data free webinar - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata ______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access num

Wondering which leadership books help build strong, collaborative teams? We’ve got you covered! Download the list! - https://bit.ly/102reads Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnorms In this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, we sit down with digital learning strategist, TEDx speaker, and creator of TeacherCast, Jeff Bradbury. We dive deep into his brand-new bo

______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Colla

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