Workshop Overview

It is virtually impossible for a teacher to know how to successfully provide instruction and support for all students in diverse, inclusive contemporary classrooms.  Come learn about a Collaborative Response Model, a school framework that values collaborative, action focused responses, data-informed discussions, and timely intervention to ensure all students can experience success. Come learn how hundreds of school leadership teams are establishing inclusive structures to ensure support for every student, while enhancing professional expertise and collective efficacy.  Numerous Alberta school and district examples, as well as access to a myriad of resources will be provided.

Who Should Attend

Administrators, teachers, district leaders, EA's, instructional leaders

About the Facilitators

Kurtis Hewson has been a teacher, vice-principal, and principal, as well as taught at the post-secondary level. With over a decade of experience as an administrator, Kurtis has championed the call for collaborative structures in schools to ensure success for all students. In addition to two finalist awards from Alberta Excellence in Teaching program and an Edwin Parr award recipients for excellence in his first year of teaching, Kurtis was an honoree for the ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award in 2010. Kurtis is one of five Alberta principals featured in Reflecting on Leadership for Learning: Case Studies of Five Alberta Elementary School Principals, addressing exemplary leadership practices in elementary schools in Alberta. He is the co-founder of Jigsaw Learning, a co-author of the text Envisioning a Collaborative Response Model, and currently works with districts and schools across the province establishing Collaborative Response Model frameworks, interacting with thousands of educators annually.​

Location and Date

• October 1, 2019 – Grande Prairie - Stonebridge Hotel
  • 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with lunch provided

Registration Information

Only $150.00 with lunch and snacks included.

• Register here

Workshop Overview

Leadership teams across the province and beyond are engaging in the essential work of establishing Collaborative Response Models, a school-wide framework that values collaborative, action-focused responses, data-informed discussions, and timely intervention to ensure all students can experience success.  This advanced session will allow educational leaders a chance to dig deeper and determine further next steps for their Collaborative Response Model, particularly in relation to deepening staff collaborative efforts that dramatically enhance collective efficacy across the organization.

Kurtis will share numerous ideas and examples from schools and districts across the province, as well as provide extended opportunities for focused conversations with those in attendance.  Come ready to share your successes, challenges and learn from others to assist in determining where to go next with your team.

Who Should Attend

Administrators, teachers, district leaders, EA's, instructional leaders

About the Facilitators

Kurtis Hewson has been a teacher, vice-principal, and principal, as well as taught at the post-secondary level. With over a decade of experience as an administrator, Kurtis has championed the call for collaborative structures in schools to ensure success for all students. In addition to two finalist awards from Alberta Excellence in Teaching program and an Edwin Parr award recipients for excellence in his first year of teaching, Kurtis was an honoree for the ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award in 2010. Kurtis is one of five Alberta principals featured in Reflecting on Leadership for Learning: Case Studies of Five Alberta Elementary School Principals, addressing exemplary leadership practices in elementary schools in Alberta. He is the co-founder of Jigsaw Learning, a co-author of the text Envisioning a Collaborative Response Model, and currently works with districts and schools across the province establishing Collaborative Response Model frameworks, interacting with thousands of educators annually.​

Location and Date

• October 2, 2019 – Grande Prairie, AB - Stonebridge Hotel
  • 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with lunch provided

Registration Information

Only $150.00 with lunch and snacks included.

• Register here 

Workshop Overview

It is virtually impossible for a teacher to know how to successfully provide instruction and support for all students in diverse, inclusive contemporary classrooms.  Come learn about a Collaborative Response Model, a school framework that values collaborative, action focused responses, data-informed discussions, and timely intervention to ensure all students can experience success. Come learn how hundreds of school leadership teams are establishing inclusive structures to ensure support for every student, while enhancing professional expertise and collective efficacy.  Numerous Alberta school and district examples, as well as access to a myriad of resources will be provided.

Who Should Attend

Administrators, teachers, district leaders, EA's, instructional leaders

About the Facilitators

Marilyn Schmitke is a strong proponent of the Collaborative Response Model in the Edmonton Public Schools for nearly a decade. Marilyn has extensive experience in implementing and growing CRM practices in a number of schools. She provides support to leaders in the development of their skills in strategic planning, instructional leadership, designing collaborative practices and effectively navigating change and growth for staff teams.​

Location and Date

• October 8, 2019 – High River, AB - Foothills School Division office
  • 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with lunch provided

Registration Information

Only $100.00 with lunch and snacks included.

• Register here

Workshop Overview

It is virtually impossible for a teacher to know how to successfully provide instruction and support for all students in diverse, inclusive contemporary classrooms.  Come learn about a Collaborative Response Model, a school framework that values collaborative, action focused responses, data-informed discussions, and timely intervention to ensure all students can experience success. Come learn how hundreds of school leadership teams are establishing inclusive structures to ensure support for every student, while enhancing professional expertise and collective efficacy.  Numerous Alberta school and district examples, as well as access to a myriad of resources will be provided.

Who Should Attend

Administrators, teachers, district leaders, EA's, instructional leaders

About the Facilitators

Marilyn Schmitke is a strong proponent of the Collaborative Response Model in the Edmonton Public Schools for nearly a decade. Marilyn has extensive experience in implementing and growing CRM practices in a number of schools. She provides support to leaders in the development of their skills in strategic planning, instructional leadership, designing collaborative practices and effectively navigating change and growth for staff teams.

Location and Date

• October 9, 2019 – Lethbridge, AB - Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No 4 office
  • 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with lunch provided

Registration Information

Only $100.00 with lunch and snacks included.

• Register here

Workshop Overview

It is virtually impossible for a teacher to know how to successfully provide instruction and support for all students in diverse, inclusive contemporary classrooms.  Come learn about a Collaborative Response Model, a school framework that values collaborative, action focused responses, data-informed discussions, and timely intervention to ensure all students can experience success. Come learn how hundreds of school leadership teams are establishing inclusive structures to ensure support for every student, while enhancing professional expertise and collective efficacy.  Numerous Alberta school and district examples, as well as access to a myriad of resources will be provided.

Who Should Attend

Administrators, teachers, district leaders, EA's, instructional leaders

About the Facilitators

Marilyn Schmitke is a strong proponent of the Collaborative Response Model in the Edmonton Public Schools for nearly a decade. Marilyn has extensive experience in implementing and growing CRM practices in a number of schools. She provides support to leaders in the development of their skills in strategic planning, instructional leadership, designing collaborative practices and effectively navigating change and growth for staff teams.

Location and Date

• October 10, 2019 – Medicine Hat, AB - Medicine Hat Public School Division office
  • 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with lunch provided

Registration Information

Only $100.00 with lunch and snacks included.

• Register here