In episode 50 of Putting the Pieces Together, the FINAL episode, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis reflect on the growth of Jigsaw Learning and Collaborative Response as their own advice is taken: from getting started with podcasting to share a message to taking aim by refining the focus to be definitive and purposeful in reaching the intended audiences. …

In episode 49 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis prompt Carmen Semeniuk, Principal of Light of Christ School in Lakeland Catholic School Division to revisit the four year journey the school has been on with respect to implementing, refining, and deepening Collaborative Response. Carmen shares ideas that resonated in the pro…

In episode 48 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis meet with Jeremy Rolheiser, Principal of St. Brieux School in Horizon School Division in Saskatchewan, to reflect on how small incremental changes focused on teaching can have large and lasting impact on student learning, particularly when those changes are agreed upon collabo…

In episode 47 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis spend some time exploring the story of Principal Carolyn Jensen, who has implemented Collaborative Response in more than one school. Carolyn discusses shifting paradigms to focus on students’ needs to drive instructional practice as well as the ways in which Collaborative Resp…

In episode 46 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis spend time with Principal Joe Marion and Family Outreach Worker Rhonda Miron of Dr. Brosseau School (part of Lakeland Catholic Schools). Topics covered include creating space for robust and balanced conversations around academics and mental health, the impact of early assessme…

In episode 45 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis connect with Rob Champ, a Learning Leader at Ernest Manning High School with Calgary Board of Education. Rob articulates how their high school staff of over seventy engage enthusiastically in Collaborative Response to meet the needs of their students. Through the highly struct…

In episode 44 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis connect with the recently “retired” Nancy MacLellan, who, while having the opportunity to cruise the world with her travel consultant husband Chris, has an equal amount of enthusiasm for supporting schools and staff looking to implement BLAST (Building Literacy and Supporting …

In episode 43 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis connect with Jeff Thompson again, a couple of years after his initial guest spot on the show. Jeff, now Deputy Superintendent of Peace River School Division, shares his experience in modeling Collaborative Response at the district level, his understanding of Collaborative Resp…

In episode 42 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis spend time with Trevor Van Someren and Aaron Weimer, the administrative team of Clear Vista School in Westaskiwin Regional Public Schools. Topics of the conversation include assessing student learning, intervening with learning sprints, the importance of engaging in Collaborat…

In episode 41 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis spend some time with Dave Fender, Principal of W.A. Day School in Livingstone Range School Division. Topics of conversation include vulnerability in creating conditions for collaboration, “de-grading” the school system, and how a changing society means changing schools in resp…

In episode 40 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis engage with Division Directors from Holy Spirit Catholic Schools as they share their journey of not only supporting schools in implementing Collaborative Response, but leveraging parallel structures and processes to provide systemic support to schools and students while addre…

In episode 39 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis engage in a conversation with Kristien Holtby, Director of Educational Services with Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools. The conversation starts and ends with hockey (GO OILERS!); however the focus is on how, at the division level, leaders can intentionally leverage the stren…

In episode 38 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis connect with Nick Moskaluk, Acting Mathematics System Specialist with Calgary Board of Education. Highlights of the conversation include loving teaching grade eight, making pancakes, and how the foundation components of Collaborative Response bring about efficiency and underst…

In episode 37 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis converse with Principal Nicole Townsend and Assistant Principal Mike York about the impact of Collaborative Response for Buck Mountain Central School. Nicole and Mike share their experience of learning by doing, because it is urgent enough to start. Reach out to connect with N…

In this 36th episode of Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw Learning, Principal Chris Fehr and Assistant Principal Wendy Morris of Buffalo Head Prairie School in Fort Vermilion School Division share some lessons learned through Collaborative Response, including smaller groups provide more opportunity for voice and that it is possible to clone o…

In this 35th episode, Principal of Florence MacDougall Community School, Stefanie Brown, shares the school's journey in identifying Connectivity as a priority area for Collaborative Response. She identifies data and evidence being used to inform this priority area and discusses supports being leveraged to empower students.…

In this third of a three-part series on Responsive Behaviour Supports, Learning Associates Collette Sylvestre and Kathleen Robertson share insight into the last five components: Responding to Reoccurring Behaviour Concerns School Support Team Collecting and Analyzing Data Behaviour Support Plans Crisis Management Responsive Behaviour Supports Part …

In this second of a three-part series on Responsive Behaviour Supports, Learning Associates Collette Sylvestre and Kathleen Robertson share insight into the first five components: Responsive Relationships Social Emotional Instruction Routines and Classroom Environment Explicit Behaviour Expectations Responding to Behaviour Concerns Responsive Behav…

In this first of a three-part series on Responsive Behaviour Supports, Learning Associates Collette Sylvestre and Kathleen Robertson honour the work of Barb Pears, discuss Barb's impact on their own growth, and continue to propel this powerful framework for supporting students. Responsive Behaviour Supports Part 2 Responsive Behaviour Supports Part…

Christie Badry, Coordinator of Health and Wellness for Battle River School Division, and Andrea Gutmann, Principal of Sparling School, share their insights regarding Collaborative Response, the relationship between school and division, and the impact for students, staff, and community.Par Jigsaw Learning

In this episode, Lead Learners and Co-Founders of Jigsaw Learning, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson, share the evolution of their tagline and the impact they hope it has with partners.Par Jigsaw Learning

The leadership team from Eastbrook Elementary School in Grasslands School Division shares how reinvigorating Collaborative Response is building enthusiam and empowerment among their teachers.Par Jigsaw Learning

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In this episode, Julie Chorney, Director of Teaching Quality and Staff Development in Lakeland Catholic School Division, shares the spark of excitement that is Collaborative Response.Par Jigsaw Learning

Learning Associate Collette Sylvestre shares some of her previous education career history that includes the implementation of WeCollab and the organic development of Collaborative Team Meetings as a result.Par Jigsaw Learning

In the second episode of this two-part webcast, Jeff Thompson, Assistant Superintendent - Teaching and Learning, speaks to the sustained journey that Peace River School Division is on as they implement Collaborative Response.Par Jigsaw Learning

In the first episode of this two-part webcast, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Jeff Thompson shares the journey of implementing Collaborative Response as a system in Peace River School Division.Par Jigsaw Learning

The E.G. Wahlstrom administrative team, Principal Kris Herbert and Assistant Principal Audrey Ghostkeeper, share how the pieces of Collaborative Response have helped to focus on building positive relationships with students across their school through identifying key issues and articulating a continuum of supports.…

Learning Associates Cheryl Gascoyne and Kathleen Robertson share their passion for literacy as they discuss its complexity, ways to use data and evidence to address strengths and next steps in literacy learning, and how literacy fits into Collaborative Response.Par Jigsaw Learning

Principal of Elmer Elson Elementary School Nolan Andriuk shares the articulation of Quality Learning Environments in Northern Gateway Public Schools and its impact on the principal cohort and school culture.Par Jigsaw Learning

Lorna Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares how the journey of Collaborative Response has established some deep foundational understandings through learning alongside our partners.Par Jigsaw Learning

Divisional Principal Tara Tanner and Early Learning Supervisor/Learning Coach Sandi Harrower share the journey of the LRSD Pursuits Program.Par Jigsaw Learning

Learning Associate Colin Byers shares considerations for online teaching, including thoughts to ponder for leaders of online teachers.Par Jigsaw Learning

Learning Associate Colin Byers speaks to routines, rituals, digital citizenship, and structures as being key to building community online.Par Jigsaw Learning

Chris Adamson, Vice Principal of Innisfail High School, shares a journey of Collaborative Response.Par Jigsaw Learning

New Learning Associate Colin Byers discusses the similarities and differences between classroom, online, and e-learning, as well as considerations for instructional design in the digital realm that addresses equity for students and families.Par Jigsaw Learning

Lead Learner Amber Hester speaks to the foundational statements that support teams identifying their purpose and function, the changing direction of commitments as a result of COVID-19, and how understanding how individuals interact with one another can strengthen a team through productive conflict and high performance.…

Learning Associates Lana Nogue and Kathleen Robertson share curiosities and possibilities about Re-Establishing Whole School and Classroom Structures and Expecations to ensure Responsive Environments for staff and students.Par Jigsaw Learning

In this third of a three part series, Mark Davidson, Superintendent of Medicine Hat Public Schools, shares the next steps to be taken in growing the mindset behind Collaborative Response and reflects on personal experience as to why the framework is so important in supporting students.Par Jigsaw Learning

In this second of a three part series, Mark Davidson, Superintendent of Medicine Hat Public School Division, shares challenges and successes of implementing Collaborative Response with fidelity as a system.Par Jigsaw Learning

In the first of a three part series, Mark Davidson, Superintendent of Medicine Hat Public School Division, shares the journey of identifying universal instructional practices and articulating strategies for supporting students as aligned with the values of Collaborative Response.Par Jigsaw Learning

Learning Associate Cheryl Gascoyne shares her experiences about working with beginning teachers, building relationships with district personnel, and genuinely caring: for students and for each other.Par Jigsaw Learning

Co-Founders and Lead Learners of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis and Lorna Hewson speak to the work that is underway with partners and the team focused on learning and connection - for students and educators.Par Jigsaw Learning

Lana Nogue, Learning Associate with Jigsaw Learning, shares some of the positive experiences she encountered in working with partners in education during the Covid-19 context.Par Jigsaw Learning

Learning Associate Marilyn Schmitke is asked about what it means to lead with grace and ease and how that might be accomplished when leading a learning community faced with uncertaintyPar Jigsaw Learning

Lead Learner Kurtis Hewson speaks to the intentional layering of meetings and amplifying structures and processes during the COVID-19 pandemic.Par Jigsaw Learning

Marilyn Schmitke, Learning Associate with Jigsaw Learning, shares some thoughts from a leadership perspective about how it is questioning, not buy in, that leads to strategic and sustainable change.Par Jigsaw Learning

Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner with Jigsaw Learning, goes deeper in the discussion about his recent blog post highlighting shifts that have resulted from learning in the field with school and district partners.Par Jigsaw Learning

In this interview, Arlene Littlemore shares her experience of implementing Jigsaw Learning's Collaborative Response Model as a school leader and the growth that was seen as individuals and as a collective staff.Par Jigsaw Learning

This episode with Lorna Hewson focuses on how the deep understanding of the Collaborative Response Model at the district level can align processes to enhance supports for schools and students.Par Jigsaw Learning