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Kurtis and Lorna break down the key issue process and how this powerful process can be utilized in other contexts beyond the student conversation. Several school and district examples are provided!

Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Chris Adamson, principal of Innisfail High School, part of Chinook’s Edge School Division in central Alberta. Chris shares how the school’s Collaborative Response work has grown by intentional “dosing” for staff and his…

Kurtis and Lorna discuss the importance of establishing a culture of collaboration that values and encourages vulnerability.

Kurtis and Lorna share how their perspective has shifted around the value and purpose of visual team boards for displaying the tiers of support established for students.

In this podcast episode, Kurtis and Lorna share several ideas and strategies from schools when trying to use the continuum of supports as evidence of expertise in the building.

Join Lorna, Kurtis, and Prairie Principal Kevin Van Lagen as they explore how rural schools can thrive as hubs for collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.

Kurtis and Lorna explore the idea of piloting rather than full scale change in this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast. Piloting provides the opportunity to work through ideas with a small group and to adjust and refine before…

Get an exclusive preview of the insights and expertise coming to life at our upcoming Collaborative Response Retreat! This bonus podcast series features dynamic presenters, each sharing their unique perspectives, strategies, and stories to inspire your…

In this episode Kurtis and Lorna consider the significance of timing. As leaders, we have the ability to speed up our implementation or slow down our change intiatives but we should always be aware of and listen to who we are leading.