How do you create a "culture of response" across a vast school division? In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna sit down with the leaders from Northland School Division (NSD) - Mark Owens, Amy Savill, and Principal Andrew Belsheim - to discuss the tangible impact of a coordinated framework.
In this conversation, you’ll learn about:
✅Moving from "easy wins" to long-term systemic evolution in Collaborative Response.
✅Using Collaborative Response to specifically target and improve student attendance.
✅The positive effects of structured meetings on staff morale and student outcomes.
Learn more about Northland School Division at https://www.nsd61.ca/
Released March 25, 2026
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