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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June 13, 2026

SUNDAY REWIND - Five Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning Team Meetings

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis explore five mistakes leaders make when planning team meetings (and how to overcome them!). Kurtis continues to talk about his favourite words: clarity an...

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June 9, 2026

The Ultimate School Leadership Summit - How to Start the School Year Strong! - Ep 112

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, leadin...

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June 6, 2026

SUNDAY REWIND - Introducing the Collaborative Team Meeting

In this episode of the Leading Collaborative Response podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share the collaborative team meeting a unique and critical structure in Collaborative Response that provides an avenue for supporting students an...

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June 2, 2026

Empowering Teacher Voice: Building a Culture of Collaborative Trust with St. Bonaventure - Ep 111

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - h...

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May 30, 2026

SUNDAY REWIND - Planning for Fall Start Up

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares some big ideas around reflective practice, building responsive relationships, transition planning, and ta...

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May 26, 2026

Celebrations in Collaborative Team Meetings: Key Insights for Future Success - Ep110

Healthy and vibrant collaborative team meetings fuel innovation in how we address student needs. However, the key to their success is effective facilitation! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬...

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May 23, 2026

SUNDAY REWIND - Timetabling for Collaborative Response

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, discusses how shifting mindsets when timetabling can have a positive impact for staff and students when impleme...

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May 19, 2026

Disrupting Grade Teams for Better Collaboration with Woodlands School - Ep 109

10 Considerations When Refining and Utilizing Your Continuums of Support Join us for the online, on-demand workshop “Overview of Collaborative Response”, part of our Supporting Collaborative Response series. 👉 bit.ly/10refine...

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May 16, 2026

SUNDAY REWIND - The Vital Role of Sr. Leadership in Leading Collaborative Response with Thérèse deChamplain-Good

Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response article - https://bit.ly/CR-overview In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Thérèse deChamplain-Good, Assistant Superintendent of E...

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May 12, 2026

Upgrade Your Collaborative Team Meetings with these Smarter Pre-Meeting Organizers - Ep108

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, Layering Team Meetings: bit.ly/l...

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May 9, 2026

SUNDAY REWIND - Collaboratively Ensuring Success for Students in an Alternative School with Chris Zottl

Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro 10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effecti...

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May 5, 2026

Slow and Steady is the Secret to Successful School Collaboration with Weledeh School - Ep 107

Join us for the online, on-demand workshop “Overview of Collaborative Response”, part of our Supporting Collaborative Response series. 👉 bit.ly/overviewofCR If you have been introduced to Collaborative Response, you may be as...

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May 2, 2026

SUNDAY REWIND - Why You May Need to Revisit the Structure of the School Support Team Meeting

5 Considerations for Effective School Support Team Meetings In order to coordinate and optimize support beyond the classroom, the School Support Team is critical. However, how that team is organized matters. Join us 👉 bit.ly...

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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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