Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 Trevor Van Someren, who has been a d...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...