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Join us for a full day of learning with a keynote from Kurtis and Lorna Hewson and four breakout sessions exploring Collaborative Response—a powerful framework to enhance your multi-tiered supports and build staff capacity. Hear from school leaders, access…

Lorna and Kurtis talk with Jessica Shaw, principal of Grimshaw Public School, about how her team built a strong Collaborative Response that transformed staff conversations, collaboration, and support for students.

Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Hunter Flesch, Associate Principal and host of The Ed Essentials Podcast, to explore practical strategies for fostering collaboration, strengthening instruction, and enhancing school-wide systems.

Kurtis and Lorna discuss why educational assistants are a critical voice to consider being included in collaborative team meetings and share some strategies that schools are employing to have their support staff involved.

Kurtis is joined by instructional coach Chrissy Beltran ("Ms. B") to explore practical strategies and powerful insights for building strong, collaborative school cultures.

Lorna and Kurtis are joined by principal Amy Cooper to explore how Collaborative Response is transforming elementary leadership and fostering a strong culture of learning at Divine Mercy Catholic School.

Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Dr. Jenni Donohoo and Glenn Forbes to explore their new book Collective Impact, diving into research, real-world stories, and strategies for building lasting collective efficacy in schools.

Kurtis and Lorna engage in a discussion about why all voices need to be accessed in the collaborative team meeting and provide some practical strategies for how to bring forth all voices to increase engagement and develop high levels of psychological…