Episodes

Register for the FREE Collaborative Response Virtual Summit https://bit.ly/25CRsummit 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 In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by principal Christina Barrington and head of Education Support Services Jillian Wilton from Saint John High S...

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson, shares best practices and challenges when supporting Collaborative Response implementation across schools in a system. _______________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book ...

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 In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, we share a recording from the March 25, 2025 Thrive Summit, where Kurtis Hewson shares a concise overview of the foundational components of Collaborative Response and how something known as the collaborative team meeting can ...

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 refining structures and processes with staff. _______________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit....

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.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Jennifer Ferguson Email jennifer.ferguso...

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. #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership _______________ Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Res...

#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 Response. Connect, learn, and walk away with tools you can use right away! JLsummit.ca In this podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share why a continuum of supports is a foundational component of Collaborative Response and then some different strategies and ideas for making it come to ...

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 returning to them repeatedly to demonstrate them in practice as way to fortify their importance. #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership _______________ Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview ...

#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 Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis engage in a conversation with members of the senior leadership team at Elk Island Public Schools to discuss how their division has prioritized collaboration by embedding time for it into the school calendar for 2025–2026, and what it ...

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 data can have a significant impact on success for those plans. #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership _______________ Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Articl...

#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 research-based practices to impact all students across all classrooms. Looking for an affordable and effective data system that can suggest, organize, and track supports for all students across the entire organization? Look No Further!! Designed By Educators For Educators weco...

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. #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership _______________ Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Respons...

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 In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Dr. Melissa Sperry, principal of Wetaskiwin Outreach School. They discuss Melissa’s insights into building collaborative practices that support all learners in an outreach setting. Wetaskiwin Outreach Tea...

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 Superintendent of Schools with the Calgary Board of Education, serving more than 138,000 students across more than 250 schools. Joanne shares insights related to leading Collaborative Response in a complex and dynamic system, ensuring high degrees of clarity, intentionality a...

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 Superintendent of Educational Excellence with Elk Island Catholic School Division. Thérèse, Lorna and Kurtis explore how Collaborative Response has been sustained throughout Elk Island Catholic School Division over a number of years and the critical role Senior Leadership pla...

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 and Kurtis are joined by Nancy MacLellan, a retired teacher and current educational consultant who has formed her company - Nancy Mac Consulting. We dive into the importance of responsive literacy interventions and share a number of tips and reminders when establishing scho...

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/retreat In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman. Keri and Kim unpack the incredible work they are doing within Wild Rose School Division and specifically at HW Pickup Middle School, sharing the ways in ...

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 Adamson, principal of Innisfail High School, part of Chinook’s Edge School Division in central Alberta. Chris shares how the school’s Collaborative Response work has grown by intentional “dosing” for staff and his learning that has evolved through implementation in two schoo...

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 learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by John Braga, a member of the Collaborative Response Leadership Team at FG Miller Jr/Sr High School. John shares the work being done in relation to Coll...

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://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat Summer Replay #7 - In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Darrin DeForge, principal of Joan Carr Catholic Elementary/Junior High in Edmonton, Alberta. This episode explores his perspectives on fost...

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 Effective Collaborative Team Meetings course - bit.ly/facilitatectm Summer Replay #8 - In episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by by Jaret Hofer, principal of Brooks Junior High School, exploring how they have seen the evolution of Collaborat...

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 Established our Continuum of Supports...Now What? - https://youtu.be/JUlrpWaCOVo Podcast - Good News! Your Continuum of Supports is Never Done - https://youtu.be/eAI04nFcDrE Slides for Development of a Continuum of Supports - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1baY39_8p...

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 in three school divisions in Alberta and shares insights connected to leading with intentionality, vulnerability and the importance of patience! --------- Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.co...

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 every school trying to take their school support teams to the next level because the School Support Team is critical and how that team is organized. The workshop that will help you coordinate and optimize support beyond the classroom bit.ly/5sstmeetings In this episode of Leadi...