In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna preview the Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-2, 2026 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. They not only share the unique format for the Retreat to engage in learning, networking and team planning, but also share how to sign up for notification when an early and exclusive registration window opens on January 26, with a bonus gift for anyone who registers during this early registration window!

Connected Resources:
Collaborative Resposne Retreat website - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat
Sign up for early registration notification - https://bit.ly/26retreatadvance

PHOTOS Courtesy of:
Courtesy of City of Lacombe - Lacombe Regional Tourism
Courtesy of Lacombe Memorial Centre
Courtesy of offtracktravel.ca

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Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free

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 Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro

Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis have an opportunity to engage with Kari Huk, principal of Woodbridge Farms Elementary with Elk Island Public Schools. Kari shares her Collaborative Response journey, what the work looks like specifically at her current school and some outstanding lessons learned along the way.

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Connect with Kari Huk
Email kari.huk@eips.ca
Twitter @archk3

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 @LornaHewson
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104

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Related Resources

Team Meeting Poster Template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LqbvhelPutBgyqZcotzAPf4ZzFYUCR_1bd-ch0bEO3U/edit?usp=sharing

Locus of Control blog posting - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/so-what-can-we-control-articulating-our-locus-control

Importance of a Lead Team blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/importance-lead-team-driving-change

10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - FREE webinar - https://bit.ly/transformteams

Woodbridge Farm Team Norms - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OnaEGrevInaefBBzP9ULswCjtZSf1rUNpql7UDyQURw/edit?usp=drive_link

Collaborative Response Retreat - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat
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#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 Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro

Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab

Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider

Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader

🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow

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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.

Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the key issue process, integral to the collaborative team meeting discussion, and share some ideas to help support the team in crafting effective key issues in relation to students, to be examined and responded to in the meeting.

Connected Resources:
CTM Agenda/Notes template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/18JRKvKdmpU4T08q2ignB_fANUgM92pNM3fJ678DxUK8/edit?usp=sharing

Observing the Collaborative Team Meeting resources - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/observing-collaborative-team-meeting

Conducting a Collaborative Team Meeting in WeCollab FREE webinar - https://www.jigsawlearningonline.com/conducting-a-collaborative-team-meeting-in-wecollab

Digging into Key Issues activity - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o2N7Dl-9IodpGsHsB7Fk0V1eMC2gkBCO4dg6A2yH9EM/edit?usp=sharing

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

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

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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems

Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free

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 Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro

Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab

Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider

Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader

🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow

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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis engage in a conversation with Nancy Roy Halun, principal of Ecole Notre Dame, a francophone school of 445 Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. Nancy shares some of the key lessons she has learned through implementing Collaborative Response in her school, including the value of being purposeful in planning and how intentionally aligning the layers of teams ensures clarity and focus for their staff team when discussing the needs of students.

Check out this episode on Youtube to see what Nancy is sharing.
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Connect with Nancy Roy Halun
Email nanroy@centrenord.ab.ca

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 @LornaHewson
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104

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Related Resources

Jigsaw Learning French Resources - Francais s’il vous plait - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/francais-svp

Unpacking Team Norms Template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B24IO7nKS0iKb6SM2CWwB0_3MT1JVn6CWcPkty3AnKA/edit?usp=sharing

Webinar - 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings
https://bit.ly/transformteams

Team Experience Overview poster (as shared by Nancy) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhUjG2zDwlWxK7A1oSbLdnccgYm3rvy4/view?usp=drive_link

10% off code for the text Collaborative Response - JLPodcast10
Learn more and order the book at https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/published-works/collaborative-response-model/collaborative-response-three-foundational-components-transform-how-we-respond-needs-learners
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#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 Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro

Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab

Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider

Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader

🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow

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Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.

Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis have the opportunity to meet with Erin Norrish, Early Learning Coordinator with Grasslands School Division in southern Alberta, to discuss how her and her team have implemented Collaborative Response with their Early Learning team. See below for resources mentioned in this episode and additional resources.

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Connect with Erin Norrish
Email erin.norrish@grasslands.ab.ca

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 @LornaHewson
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104

Connect with Jennifer Ferguson
Email jennifer.ferguson@jigsawlearning.ca
Twitter @_MrsFerguson_
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dickson-ferguson/

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Related Resources

Grasslands Early Learning Continuum of Supports
8.5 X 11 Continuum - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sjJtGldBKwd1wa4wDOt0S9fWxrfZn1ix/view

11 X 17 Menu of Supports - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cyr4aP9vnEKgh4GS4e_QbisObP0FrCBJ/view

Access the free Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview

Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for free https://bit.ly/CR-intro - use the code JLPODCAST10 to receive 10% off

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#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 Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro

Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab

Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider

Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader

🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow

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Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/
Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.

Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

In this episode 25 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis ask the question. “Are you aligning your school goals to make the biggest impact?”
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Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
Twitter @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson

Connect with Jennifer Ferguson
Email jennifer.ferguson@jigsawlearning.ca
Twitter @_MrsFerguson_
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dickson-ferguson/

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Related Resources

Scaffolding blog
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/scaffolding-our-collaborative-response-purposeful-layering-t

Data Review and Team Goal template
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GMZcwgPVti3tOoTw5HjryF_TipmK3_98nwxf-co29aQ/edit?usp=sharing

Team Planning Guide
https://docs.google.com/document/d/173dclU3A5S0repO_ljB0cfT2BnnwMdc6XWexqmFDk0g/edit?usp=sharing

Jigsaw Learning Workshops: https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/workshops

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#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 Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro

Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab

Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider

Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader

🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow

Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/
Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response.

Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the message we send our team when we label the collaborative team meeting as a "collaborative response meeting". Learn why, over time, we need to understand as an organization that Collaborative Response is bigger than just a single meeting. Join us to hear more.

Connected Resources:
Scaffolding our Collaborative Response blog posting - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/scaffolding-our-collaborative-response-purposeful-layering-t

Observing a Collaborative Team Meeting Resources - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/observing-collaborative-team-meeting

What is a PLC Meeting Anyway? article - https://www.nassp.org/2022/06/03/whats-a-plc-meeting-anyway/

Collaborative Response is frequently described as the "missing piece" when establishing highly intentional and focused cultures of collaboration and intervention that build upon and enhance what you are currently doing in your school or district.
Download a FREE article today! https://bit.ly/CR-overview

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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems

Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free

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 Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro

Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab

Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider

Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader

🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow

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Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
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