Leading Collaborative Response

Leading organizations with intentionality and purpose is complex work, and dedicated leaders work tirelessly each and every day to build impactful cultures of collaboration!

But effective collaboration is difficult and messy.

The good news is you don’t have to do it alone!

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April 28, 2026

Maximize Impact Through Structured Reflection Time - Ep 106

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥! Healthy and vibrant collaborative team meetings fuel innovation in how we address student needs. However, the key to their success is effective facilitation! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢...

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April 25, 2026

The Value of System-Wide Implementation with Scott Brandt and Brita Goldie - 2026 RETREAT BONUS

2026 Collaborative Response Retreat Reserve your spot today! 🚀https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat Access the FREE webinar “5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data” - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata Locus of Control...

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April 24, 2026

Engaging as a Learning Organization Through Collaborative Response with Divine Mercy - 2026 RETREAT BONUS

2026 Collaborative Response Retreat Reserve your spot today! 🚀https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform your school’s MTSS efforts...

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April 23, 2026

Acknowledging the Messiness When Implementing Collaborative Response with Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman - 2026 RETREAT BONUS

2026 Collaborative Response Retreat Reserve your spot today! 🚀https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman. Keri ...

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April 22, 2026

Leadership Moves and Solution-Focused Conversations with Percy Baxter School - 2026 RETREAT BONUS

Join US!! At the Annual Collaborative Response Retreat https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat Are you a school leader looking for a framework that drives real results? Learn from fellow leaders who are creating a highly...

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April 21, 2026

Building a Culture of Response Across Diverse Communities w/ Northland School Division - 2026 RETREAT BONUS

Join US!! At the Annual Collaborative Response Retreat https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat If you’re ready to lead collaborative meetings that actually drive change, get the tools, strategies, and structures to trans...

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April 20, 2026

How School Leaders Create Alignment with Collaborative Response with Griffin Park School - 2026 RETREAT BONUS

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April 19, 2026

Promoting Purposeful Reflection Through Layers of Team with Trevor Van Someren - 2026 RETREAT BONUS

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April 18, 2026

How Elk Island Public Schools Uses Collaborative Response to Align System & School Supports - 2026 RETREAT BONUS

Join US!! At the Annual Collaborative Response Retreat https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat How can system leaders use Collaborative Response to better support schools, staff, and students? In this episode of Leading ...

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April 17, 2026

Intentional Introduction of Collaborative Response to Access Staff Voice with Saint John High School - 2026 RETREAT BONUS

Reserve your spot today! 🚀https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat 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...

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April 14, 2026

Developing Instructional Playbooks Through Collaborative Team Meetings - Ep 105

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 𝐭...

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April 11, 2026

SUNDAY REWIND - Establishing the Collaborative Team Meeting with Clarity and Fidelity at Ron Southern School

Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Micromanaging Your Teams Access a workshop guide to help your team STO...

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April 7, 2026

Leadership Moves and Solution-Focused Conversations with Percy Baxter School - Ep 104

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...

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April 4, 2026

SUNDAY REWIND - Collaboratively Responding Across a System with CBE Chief Superintendent Joanne Pitman

5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data for Teams Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes. 👉 bit.ly/5mistakesdata In this episode of ...

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March 31, 2026

Don’t Skip the Roles: The Key to Effective Team Meetings - Ep 103

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 on...

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March 28, 2026

SUNDAY REWIND - BLAST-ing off for Literacy Intervention Success with Nancy MacLellan

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 Plan Planning for the effecti...

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March 24, 2026

Building a Culture of Response Across Diverse Communities w/ Northland School Division - Ep 102

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!...

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March 21, 2026

SUNDAY REWIND - Impacting School-Wide Culture Through Collaborative Response at a High School with Chris Good

Check out the FREE guide - Top Ten Considerations when Introducing Collaborative Response - https://bit.ly/top10-cr Planning for Fall Start Up: Re-Engaging Collaborative Response Elevate your school's Collaborative Response w...

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March 17, 2026

Changing the Way We Do Attendance - Ep 101

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 "p...

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