April 24, 2026

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

Engaging as a Learning Organization Through Collaborative Response with Divine Mercy - 2026 RETREAT BONUS
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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? Access the Collaborative Team Meeting Starter Kit at https://bit.ly/ctmstarter

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Amy Cooper, principal of Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary School in Edmonton Catholic Schools. Amy brings a wide range of insights to the conversation about leading Collaborative Response in an elementary context and the importance of being a learning organization

In the episode, we mention a previous podcast with Darrin DeForge, principal of Joan Carr Catholic School - check out the episode at https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/deepening-instructional-clarity-and-support-through-collabor

10 Considerations When Refining and Utilizing Your Continuums of Support
In this on-demand workshop, Lorna will reveal 5 strategies for refining your continuums of supports and 5 strategies for utilizing your continuums of supports
bit.ly/10refinecontinuum

Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning Without Micromanaging Your Teams
Why collaborative planning is an essential layer of a school’s Collaborative Response.
6 considerations for leaders trying to ensure alignment and focus, while avoiding the need to micromanage.
bit.ly/collabfocus

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Connect with Amy Cooper
Email: amy.cooper@ecsd.net

Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @hewsonk27
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson

Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @LornaHewson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104

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Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s

Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article
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Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.

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