Episodes
Oct. 11, 2025
SUNDAY REWIND - A Leaders’ Role in Establishing Structures and Processes
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jigsaw Learning's Lead Learner and Co-Founder Kurtis Hewson speaks to considerations and implications for leaders as they take on the responsibility of introducing and refini...
Oct. 7, 2025
Stop the Scramble! How to Embed Collaboration Time That Actually Works, Without Adding Time! - Ep 80
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna discuss 5 overarching ways schools can creatively embed time for staff collaboration in their school timetable. Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewso...
Oct. 4, 2025
SUNDAY REWIND - A Ready, Fire, Aim Approach to Leading Collaborative Response
In this epsiode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning discusses the notion of Ready, Fire, Aim as it applies to change theory generally and to Collaborative Response specifically. #...
Sept. 30, 2025
Bringing a Continuum to Life in Your School - Ep 79
#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership Get ready for a high-energy day of inspiration, practical strategies, and powerful stories from school and district leaders who are transforming learning through Collaborative Re...
Sept. 27, 2025
SUNDAY REWIND - The Power of Norms for Collaboration
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson speaks to the power of co-creating norms, bringing them to life by unpacking them for deeper understanding and re...
Sept. 23, 2025
Embedding Time for Collaboration Through a District-Wide Early Dismissal with Elk Island Public Schools - Ep 78
#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership Access the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In this episode of Leading C...
Sept. 20, 2025
SUNDAY REWIND - Seeking Alignment for School Impact
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares insight into aligning Collaborative Response with school improvement plans and how putting faces on the ...
Sept. 16, 2025
Aligning Tier 1 with Research Based Practice - Ep 77
#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna review the value of co-creating a continuum of supports with your staff team and how to, over time, refine tier 1 practices to reflect res...
Sept. 13, 2025
SUNDAY REWIND - Establishing Collaborative Response in a School
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, offers considerations and advice for leaders looking to establish Collaborative Response in their school. #coll...
Sept. 9, 2025
Reducing our Meetings…By Adding One More at the Outreach Setting with Dr. Melissa Sperry - Ep 76
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 at https://bit.ly/layeringteams I...
Sept. 2, 2025
Summer Replay #1 Collaboratively Responding Across a System with CBE Chief Superintendent Joanne Pitman
Access an Overview of Collaborative Response article to learn more - https://bit.ly/CR-overview Summer Replay #1 - In episode 40 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis Hewson are joined by Joanne Pitman, Chief Su...
Aug. 26, 2025
Summer Replay #2 The Vital Role of Senior Leadership in Driving Collaborative Response w/ Thérèse deChamplain-Good
Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response article - https://bit.ly/CR-overview Summer Replay #2 - In episode 45 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Thérèse deChamplain-Good, Assistant S...
Aug. 19, 2025
Summer Replay #3 BLAST-ing off for Literacy Intervention Success with Nancy MacLellan
Summer Replay #3 - This episode is part of the 2024 “National Literacy Month with RIF” campaign, a partnership between the BE Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. In episode 39 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna ...
Aug. 12, 2025
Summer Replay #4 Acknowledging the Messiness When Implementing Collaborative Response w/ Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman
Summer Replay #4 - We are excited to announce the Leadership Team from Wild Rose School Division will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat. For more information visit: https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/...
Aug. 5, 2025
Summer Replay #5 How to Grow Collaborative Response with Intentionality and Purpose with Chris Adamson
Summer Replay #5 Download the FREE guide “Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings” - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Chris A...
July 29, 2025
Summer Replay #6 Unifying Purpose Through Collaborative Response at FG Miller Jr/Sr High with John Braga
Summer Replay #6 - This podcast features one of the educators scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learn...
July 22, 2025
Summer Replay #7 Deepening Instructional Clarity and Support for All Through Collaborative Response with Darrin DeForge
This podcast features one of the educators scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http:/...
July 15, 2025
Summer Replay #8 Establishing and Expanding Impactful Team Structures at the Junior High Level with Jaret Hofer
Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam Register for the Collaborative Response Retreat - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat Register for the Facilitating Effe...
July 8, 2025
Summer Replay #9 Capturing Expertise in your Continuum of Supports
Summer Replay #9 is episode 55, Kurtis and Lorna share several ideas and strategies from schools when trying to use the continuum of supports as evidence of expertise in the building. Connected Resources: Podcast - So We've E...
July 1, 2025
Summer Replay #10 Leading with Intentionality, Vulnerability and Patience - Implementing Collaborative Response with Peter Barron
Summer Replay #10 is episode 37 of Leading Collaborative Response. Kurtis is joined by Peter Barron, superintendent of St. Paul Education Regional school division. Peter has led the introduction of Collaborative Response now...
June 24, 2025
Navigating the "I Tried That" Trap Through Intentionally Layered Teams at Grimshaw Public School - Ep 75
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 5 considerations for ever...
June 17, 2025
Educational Assistants in Collaborative Team Meetings - Ep 74
In this week's podcast,, Kurtis and Lorna discuss why educational assistants are a critical voice to consider being included in collaborative team meetings and share some strategies that schools are employing to have their su...
June 10, 2025
Engaging as a Learning Organization Through Collaborative Response with Divine Mercy - Ep 73
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 10 Considerations When Re...
June 3, 2025
Accessing All Voices in Collaborative Team Meetings - Ep 72
In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna engage in a discussion about why all voices need to be accessed in the collaborative team meeting and provide some practical strategies for how to bring forth all voices to increase eng...