Podcast Jigsaw Learning

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.Bởi 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.Bởi 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.Bởi 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.Bởi 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.Bởi 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.Bởi 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.Bởi 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.Bởi 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.Bởi 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.Bởi Jigsaw Learning

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

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

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

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

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

An interview with Jigsaw Learning Co-Founder and Lead Learner Kurtis Hewson discussing the development, growth, and impact of the Collaborative Response ModelBởi Jigsaw Learning