Leading Collaborative Response
Episodes
Establishing Effective Key Issues for Collaborative Team Meetings - Ep 67
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Effective facilitation is essential when driving powerful instructional change through the collaborative team meeting! Facilitating Effective CTMs - ...
Growing as a Team to Impact Collective Efficacy w/ Griffiths-Scott School - Ep 66
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to announce the Leadership Team from Wild Rose School Division will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat. For more ...
Fueling Instructional Innovation Through Collaborative Response with Davidson Creek Elementary - Ep 65
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, C...
Acknowledging the Messiness When Implementing Collaborative Response w/ Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman - Ep 64
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to announce the Leadership Team from Wild Rose School Division will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat. For more ...
Exciting Changes Announcement
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Kurtis and Lorna share some exciting changes coming next week for both the Leading Collaborative Response and Building ...
Establishing and Expanding Impactful Team Structures at the Junior High Level with Jaret Hofer - Ep 63
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamRegister for the Collaborative Response Retreat - https...
Aligning A Vision within a Division Through Collaborative Response w/ Bev Cotton - Ep 62
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode features one of the educator scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alber...
“Magical Moments” When Enhancing Current Initiatives Through Collaborative Response w/ South East Cornerstone - Ep 61
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada....
Unifying Purpose Through Collaborative Response at FG Miller Jr/Sr High with John Braga - Ep 60
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features one of the educators scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Can...
Deepening Instructional Clarity and Support for All Through Collaborative Response with Darrin DeForge - Ep 59
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features one of the educators scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Can...
Extending Key Issue Process Beyond the Student Conversation - Ep 58
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 58, Kurtis and Lorna break down the key issue process and how this powerful process can be utilized in other contexts beyond the student co...
How to Grow Collaborative Response with Intentionality and Purpose with Chris Adamson - Ep 57
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the FREE guide “Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings” - https://bit.ly/5planningteamsIn this episode of Leading C...
Changing our Perspective on Student Visual Boards - Ep 56
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 56 of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna share how their perspective has shifted around the value and purpose of visual team ...
Capturing Expertise in your Continuum of Supports - Ep 55
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 55, Kurtis and Lorna share several ideas and strategies from schools when trying to use the continuum of supports as evidence of expertise ...
“Magical Moments” When Enhancing Current Initiatives Through Collaborative Response w/ South East Cornerstone - 2025 Retreat Bonus
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, C...
Fueling Instructional Innovation Through Collaborative Response with Davidson Creek Elementary - 2025 Retreat Bonus
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, C...
Growing as a Team to Impact Collective Efficacy w/ Griffiths-Scott School - 2025 Retreat Bonus
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, C...
Aligning A Vision within a Division Through Collaborative Response w/ Bev Cotton - 2025 Retreat Bonus
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, C...
Unifying Purpose Through Collaborative Response at FG Miller Jr/Sr High with John Braga - 2025 Retreat Bonus
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, C...
Acknowledging the Messiness When Implementing Collaborative Response w/ Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman - 2025 Retreat Bonus
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, C...
Deepening Instructional Clarity and Support for All Through Collaborative Response with Darrin DeForge - 2025 Retreat Bonus
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, C...
Grasslands District Collaborative Response: Multi-Layered Approach w/ Nicole Short/Sean Beaton - 2025 Retreat Bonus
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get on the Waitlist to receive a free gift, valued at $200! Time Limited Offer!! Sign-Up today.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreatAccess the ...
Establishing Collaborative Response for Middle School Success at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School - 2025 Retreat Bonus
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, C...
Impacting School-Wide Culture Through Collaborative Response at a High School with Chris Good - 2025 Retreat Bonus
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, C...
Importance of Timing When Leading Collaborative Response - Ep 54
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kurtis and Lorna consider the significance of timing. As leaders, we have the ability to speed up our implementation or slow down our ...
Grasslands District Collaborative Response: A Multi-Layered Approach w/ Nicole Short & Sean Beaton - Ep 53
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access the Collaborative Response Introductory Chapter for FREE - https://bit.ly/CR-intro In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna an...
Connecting Tiers of Support to Layers of Team - Ep 52
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 52 of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna share the integral understanding of the connection between the tiers of support on t...
No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: Impacting Behaviour Through Collaborative Response w/ Laura Elliott - Ep 51
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access the FREE guide Top Ten Considerations For Introducing Collaborative Response - https://bit.ly/top10-cr In this episode of Leading Collaborativ...
Master the Continuum of Supports: Strategies for Success - Ep 50
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kurtis and Lorna discuss in this episode of Leading Collaborative Response the utilization of a continuum of supports. Without clear strategies for us...
Establishing Collaborative Response for Middle School Success at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School - Ep 49
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access the Introducing Collaborative Response guide for leaders for FREE - https://bit.ly/top10-cr In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response,...
Maximize Your Success: How to Schedule Your School Support Team Like a Pro! - Ep 48
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weekly reflection, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the importance of scheduling a regular school support team weekly or bi-weekly and the impact that...
Examining the Impact of Collaborative Response on Instructional Leadership w/ Principal Alyson Archibald - Ep 47
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access the FREE Leader’s Guide to Designing Spaces to Enhance Collaboration - https://bit.ly/spacechecklistIn this episode of Leading Collaborative ...
Preview of the Collaborative Response Retreat - Ep 46
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 46 of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna preview the Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 2-3, 2025 in Lacombe, Albe...
The Vital Role of Senior Leadership in Driving Collaborative Response with Thérèse deChamplain-Good - Ep 45
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response article - https://bit.ly/CR-overviewIn episode 45 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurt...
Introducing the Collaborative Team Meeting - Ep 44
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 44 of the Leading Collaborative Response PODCAST, Kurtis and Lorna share the collaborative team meeting a unique and critical structure in ...
Collaboratively Ensuring Success for Students in an Alternative School with Chris Zottl - Ep 43
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the FREE leadership guide to developing and refining team norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguideIn episode 43 of Leading Collaborative Respons...
Structure of the School Support Team - Ep 42
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 42 of the Leading Collaborative Response PODCAST, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the importance of a proactively designed school support team tha...
Establishing the Collaborative Team Meeting with Clarity and Fidelity at Ron Southern School - Ep 41
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the FREE leadership guide Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/5planningteamsIn episode 41 of Leadi...
Collaboratively Responding Across a System with CBE Chief Superintendent Joanne Pitman - Ep 40
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access an Overview of Collaborative Response article to learn more - https://bit.ly/CR-overview In episode 40 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorn...
BLAST-ing off for Literacy Intervention Success with Nancy MacLellan - Ep 39
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of the 2024 “National Literacy Month with RIF” campaign, a partnership between the BE Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamen...
Summer Replay #1 Welcoming New Admin to a School with a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 22
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this replay, episode 22 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis discuss how, internally, teachers and staff can plan to welc...
Summer Replay #2 Five Key Considerations for Facilitating Highly Effective Team Meetings - Ep 33
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access the FREE Team Meeting Space Checklist https://bit.ly/spacechecklistWorkshop: Supporting CR Workshop Planning for Fall Start Up: Re-Engaging Co...
Summer Replay #3 Are Your Team Goals in Alignment Creating Intentional Focus? - Ep 25
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this replay, episode 25 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis ask the question. “Are you aligning your school goals to make the ...
Summer Replay #4 Five Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning Team Meetings - Ep 23
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this replay, episode 23 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis explore five mistakes leaders make when planning team meetings (and ...
Summer Replay #5 Articulating Your Big Rocks: Establishing Tier 1 in Your Continuum of Supports - Ep 17
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this replay, episode 17 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis discuss big rocks as they pertain to the Continuum of Supports: narr...
Impacting School-Wide Culture Through Collaborative Response at a High School with Chris Good - Ep 38
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the FREE guide - Top Ten Considerations when Introducing Collaborative Response - https://bit.ly/top10-crIn episode 38 of Leading Collaborat...
Leading with Intentionality, Vulnerability and Patience - Implementing Collaborative Response with Peter Barron - Ep 37
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 37 of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Peter Barron, superintendent of St. Paul Education Regional school division. Pe...
Supporting the Needs of Complex Students…By NOT Focusing on Them in the Collaborative Team Meeting - Ep 36
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 36 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis discuss why focusing primarily on your high needs students can actually have a negat...
Focus on Action: Ensuring Follow-Up for Actions Determined in the Collaborative Team Meeting - Ep 35
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the FREE guide for leaders - Top 10 Considerations When Introducing Collaborative Response - https://bit.ly/top10-cr In episode 35 of Leadi...
Shifting Conversations by Colour-coding Data and Evidence - Ep 34
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the FREE webinar - 5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data for Teams - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata In episode 34 of Leading Collabora...
5 Key Considerations for Facilitating Highly Effective Team Meetings - Ep 33
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access the FREE Team Meeting Space Checklist https://bit.ly/spacechecklistWorkshop: Supporting CR Workshop Planning for Fall Start Up: Re-Engaging Co...
Establishing a Culture of Collaborative Response as a Guiding Mindset with Joan Carr Catholic School - Ep 32
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access the FREE webinar “5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data” - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata In episode 32 of Leading Collaborative Resp...
Getting to the Root: Building Continuums of Supports to Respond to Behaviour and Attendance - Ep 31
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 31 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Lorna discuss the adjustments that need to be made when developing a continuum of suppor...
The Value of System-wide Implementation with Scott Brandt and Brita Goldie - Ep 30
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access the FREE webinar “5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data” - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata Locus of Control Activity: https://www.jigs...
Ensuring Fidelity: The Key Lies in the Collaborative Structures with Colin Desnoyers - Ep 29
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access the FREE webinar "10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings" https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mDZC7jGCIgL4TA99MZbJDxReYGEU0pmq?u...
Think Big, Act Small - Leading a Culture of Response with Principal Kari Huk - Ep 28
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 28 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis have an opportunity to engage with Kari Huk, principal of Woodbridge Farms Elementar...
Planning for Purposeful Collaboration: Lessons Learned with Principal Nancy Roy Halun - Ep 27
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 27 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis engage in a conversation with Nancy Roy Halun, principal of Ecole Notre Da...
Implementing Collaborative Response with your Early Learning Team - Ep 26
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 26 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis have the opportunity to meet with Erin Norrish, Early Learning Coordinator...
Are Your Team Goals in Alignment Creating Intentional Focus - Ep 25
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 25 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis ask the question. “Are you aligning your school goals to make the biggest impac...
5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data - Ep 24
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 24 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis share with you five mistakes leaders make when organizing data for their teams.Ma...
Five Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning for Team Meetings - Ep 23
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 23 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis explore five mistakes leaders make when planning team meetings (and how to overco...
Welcoming New Admin to a School with a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 22
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 22 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis discuss how, internally, teachers and staff can plan to welcome a new adm...
Bringing New District Office Personnel into a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 21
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 21 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis explore the nuances of bringing new personnel into key district roles whe...
Onboarding New Leaders to a District with a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 20
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 20 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis explore the scenario of bringing new school leaders into a district where...
Onboarding New Staff to a School with a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 19
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 19 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis discuss one of many scenarios around bringing new personnel into an estab...
So We Have Established Our Continuum of Supports...Now What? - Ep 18
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 18 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Lorna explore ways to intentionally and meaningfully engage with the Continuum of Suppor...
Articulating Your Big Rocks: Establishing Tier 1 in Your Continuum of Supports - Ep 17
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 17 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis discuss big rocks as they pertain to the Continuum of Supports: narrowing the foc...
Good News! Your Continuum of Supports is Never Done! - Ep 16
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 16 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis discuss the initial process of articulating a continuum of supports and the subse...
Common Pitfalls of Collaborative Team Meetings - Ep 15
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 15 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer engages with Marilyn Schmitke and Collette Sylvestre, Learning Associates with Jigsaw Learni...
The Art of Facilitating Collaborative Team Meetings - Ep 14
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 14 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer engages with Marilyn Schmitke and Collette Sylvestre, Learning Associates with Jigsaw Learni...
Why Successful Leaders Always Start With a Plan for Team Meetings - Ep 13
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 13 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer engages with Marilyn Schmitke and Collette Sylvestre, Learning Associates with Jigsaw Learni...
4 Mistakes Leaders Make When Setting Up Collaborative Team Meetings - Ep 12
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 12 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis explore four mistakes leaders make when first setting up collaborative team meeti...
Reduce Your Meetings...By Adding One More! - Ep 11
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 11 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Lorna explore the contradiction of reducing the number of meetings by adding one more th...
The Psychology of Collaborative Team Meetings - Ep 10
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson addresses the contradictory statement "support the student by not focusi...
Planning for Fall Start Up - Ep 9
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 9 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares some big ideas around reflective ...
Timetabling for Collaborative Response - Ep 8
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 8 of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, discusses how shifting mindsets when ti...
Collaborative Response from a Systems Perspective Part 2 - Ep 7
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 7 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares how districts can leverage a para...
Collaborative Response from a Systems Perspective Part 1 - Ep 6
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 6 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson, shares best practices and challenges whe...
A Leaders’ Role in Establishing Structures and Processes - Ep 5
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 5 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jigsaw Learning's Lead Learner and Co-Founder Kurtis Hewson speaks to considerations and implications ...
A Ready, Fire, Aim Approach to Leading Collaborative Response - Ep 4
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 4 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning discusses the notion of Ready, Fire, Aim as it applies ...
The Power of Norms for Collaboration - Ep 3
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 2 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson speaks to the power of co-creating norms,...
Seeking Alignment for School Impact - Ep 2
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 2 of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares insight into aligning Collaborat...
Establishing Collaborative Response in a School - Ep 1
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, offers considerations and advi...
Leading Collaborative Response Trailer - Ep 1
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Leading Collaborative Response!The purpose of this content is to explore the impact of leadership on the implementation and sustainability ...