Testimonials
As a principal, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful well-structured collaborative team meetings can be in driving both teacher growth and student success. Implementing the Collaborative Response approach in our school has transformed the way our teams work together—providing clarity, purpose, and a shared commitment to supporting every student. I have been fortunate to work closely with Kurtis since opening a new school in Edmonton in 2017. In those early days Kurtis guided us along with patience and effective feedback that showed me the importance of a well-structured collaborative team meeting. I have since opened two more schools and have continued to build in time every 4-6 weeks for collaborative team meetings because they have been valued by staff (both teachers and multi-disciplinary team members).
Through expert facilitation (which in my opinion this course will help you achieve) and intentional planning, these meetings have become a space where data-driven discussions lead to actionable strategies, ensuring no student falls through the cracks. The impact on our school culture has been profound—teachers feel more supported, collaboration is more meaningful, and the focus remains on solutions rather than challenges. In fact, this year we went one step further and as a staff collected those high impact strategies generated by teachers in collaborative team meetings and created our very own Joan Carr Catholic Elementary/Junior High Instructional Playbook, which our teachers have proudly contributed to throughout this year. The collaborative team meetings have given our teachers the opportunity to be seen, heard and valued.
For any school leader looking to strengthen collaboration and ensure their team meetings are truly effective, this training is an invaluable resource. Facilitating a great meeting is about having consistent, proven structures in place and you too can begin building a culture of collective efficacy and responsibility. This course will absolutely help make that a reality!
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