BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Jigsaw Learning - Events PRODID:-//Jigsaw Learning//Jigsaw Learning - Events BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2024-05-03T06:00:00Z DTEND:2024-05-05T06:00:00Z SUMMARY:2024 Collaborative Response Retreat UID:225 DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce our annual Collaborative Response Retreat!Our planning committee has been working hard to plan another exceptional learning experience\, bringing together dedicated educators and partners to engage in discussion and learning related to Collaborative Response.When and where is the Retreat?This year we will be once again focusing on a retreat format and is scheduled for \;May 3-4\, 2024 \;at the Lacombe Memorial Center in Lacombe\, Alberta\, with a pre-retreat session offered on May 2\, 2024 which will provide an in-depth overview of Collaborative Response.Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2024-05-02T15:00:00Z DTEND:2024-05-02T21:00:00Z SUMMARY:Pre-Retreat Overview Workshop - Collaborative Response\: Every Child Deserves a Team UID:226 DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by \;Kurtis \;and \;Lorna Hewson\, Lead Learners and Co-Founders\, Jigsaw LearningFeeling overwhelmed with the expectations being placed on teachers\, leaders and educational systems to respond to the diverse needs of our learners? Ensuring success for all students is a moral imperative for all schools\, but takes a highly coordinated framework of structures and processes within a school to maximize the collective capacity of the team. Come learn about Collaborative Response\, an organizational mindset that involves some fundamental shifts for schools and districts\, such as layering collaborative team structures\, transforming how we talk about student needs\, focusing on students close to meeting expectations through thoughtful organization of data and evidence and ensuring tiering of supports rather than students. Simple shifts that emerge through a focus on Collaborative Response and the good news is that some likely already exist in your building! Numerous school and district examples\, as well as access to a large number of resources\, will be provided for school leaders wishing to join hundreds of schools using Collaborative Response to ensure high levels of success for students and staff!All participants will receive a copy of the text \;Collaborative Response\: Three Foundational Components That Transform How We Respond to the Needs of Learners \;(Corwin\, 2022) included as part of the registration fee.This session is offered as a full day session prior to the annual Collaborative Response Retreat\, happening May 3-4.Breakfast and lunch will be provided.Learn More​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2024-08-19T22:00:00Z DTEND:2024-08-19T23:00:00Z SUMMARY:Layering Meeting Structures - FREE LIVE webinar UID:229 DESCRIPTION:Start off your year with an effective plan for team meetings!Understanding the layers of team is a critical understanding necessary when planning for a Collaborative Response in your school and within those layers\, the collaborative team meeting is an integral structure!In this two part FREE LIVE webinar series for leaders\, you will learn\:What are the \;four layers of team \;every school needs and how do those layers align with a school’s continuum of supports.The purpose of the \;collaborative team meeting \;and four mistakes leaders often make when planning these meetings for their team.Registration is now closed.​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2024-08-23T22:00:00Z DTEND:2024-08-23T23:00:00Z SUMMARY:Four Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning for Collaborative Team Meetings - FREE LIVE webinar UID:230 DESCRIPTION:Start off your year with an effective plan for team meetings!Understanding the layers of team is a critical understanding necessary when planning for a Collaborative Response in your school and within those layers\, the collaborative team meeting is an integral structure!In this two part FREE LIVE webinar series for leaders\, you will learn\:What are the \;four layers of team \;every school needs and how do those layers align with a school’s continuum of supports.The purpose of the \;collaborative team meeting \;and four mistakes leaders often make when planning these meetings for their team.Registration is now closed.​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2024-09-24T18:30:00Z DTEND:2024-09-24T21:30:00Z SUMMARY:Collaborative Response 101 - Every Child Deserves a Team UID:231 DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed with the expectations being placed on teachers\, leaders and educational systems to respond to the diverse needs of our learners? \; Ensuring success for all students is a moral imperative for all schools\, but takes a highly coordinated framework of structures and processes within a school to maximize the collective capacity of the team. \; Come learn about Collaborative Response\, an organizational mindset that involves some fundamental shifts for schools and districts\, such as layering collaborative team structures\, transforming how we talk about student needs\, focusing on students close to meeting expectations through thoughtful organization of data and evidence and ensuring tiering of supports rather than students. \; Simple shifts that emerge through a focus on Collaborative Response and the good news is that some likely already exist in your building! \; Numerous school and district examples\, as well as access to a large number of resources\, will be provided for school leaders wishing to join hundreds of schools across Alberta and beyond using Collaborative Response to ensure high levels of success for students and staff!​​Online webinar presented by ARPDC (Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia)Learn More​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2024-10-10T19:00:00Z DTEND:2024-10-10T20:30:00Z SUMMARY:Leading Change\: Five Considerations for Leaders UID:232 DESCRIPTION:It is critically important for leaders to understand that the only constant in schools is change. Whether implementing new curriculum\, engaging in reimagined instructional practices or initiating a school-wide framework for success\, leaders need to understand some basic tenents of change theory and how to navigate waters that can feel unsettled and even possibly contentious. In this session\, Kurtis will share five considerations for leaders to understand when leading change and include multilple samples and resources related to those five considerations. Leading change is rarely easy but is incredibly necessary when ensuring organizations that learn\, grow and respond to the changing needs of students\, communities and the greater educational landscape.This session addresses the LQS competencies2. Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning4. Leading a Learning CommunityThis session addresses the TQS competencies2. Engaging in Career-Long Learning3. Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge​Online webinar presented by ARPDC (Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia)​Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-21T18:40:00Z DTEND:2025-02-21T19:40:00Z SUMMARY:Palliser District Teachers' Convention (PDTCA) - Every Child Deserves a Team\: Layering Meeting Structures to Support the Whole Child UID:233 DESCRIPTION:Lorna is presenting at the Palliser District Teachers' Convention (PDTCA)!Does it feel like you're talking about the same students over and over? Are you wanting to take your PLC's and RTI efforts to the next level? Do your team meetings lack the clarity and purpose you're looking for as a leader? In this session\, Lorna will articulate\, with multiple school samples and resources\, the value of layering collaborative structures and processes within a school and how the introduction of a very intentional collaborative team meeting can work to respond to the needs of students collaboratively\, while increasing the instructional capacity of everyone involved. In essence\, schools reduce the number of meetings about students...by adding one more! By intentionally layering and connecting our PLC and RTI structures\, we leverage and maximize the most powerful resource in any school for supporting the whole child - the teachers working within our building! Come learn what thousands of schools have learned about these purposeful collaborative structures and processes to ensure every student is supported by a team. Please ensure you have a device to access online materials through QR code or URL link.​Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-21T20:00:00Z DTEND:2025-02-21T21:00:00Z SUMMARY:Palliser District Teachers' Convention (PDTCA) - Stop Tiering Your Students! Establishing\, Refining and Utilizing a Continuum of Supports UID:234 DESCRIPTION:​Lorna is presenting at the Palliser District Teachers' Convention (PDTCA)!​Over the past number of years\, with the growth of tiered response systems in schools\, educational organizations have become proficient at tiering students for intensifying levels of support. When done well\, it ensures a systematic approach to supporting a greater number of students and maximizing resources. When not done well\, it can lead to higher levels of support becoming overwhelmed and resources stretched thin as more and more students are identified as requiring intensified supports. The great news is there is a better way that comes when you STOP tiering students! This session will provide an explanation of the paradigm shift from tiering students to tiering supports and share considerations when establishing\, refining and utilizing a continuum of supports in schools and districts that has long standing impact for teachers and students.​Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2024-12-10T16:30:00Z DTEND:2024-12-10T21:45:00Z SUMMARY:Learning Forward Annual Conference - Collaborative Response\: Every Child Deserves a Team UID:235 DESCRIPTION:Kurtis and Lorna are presenting at the Learning Forward Annual \;Conference in Denver\, CO!Feeling overwhelmed with the expectations being placed on teachers\, leaders and educational systems to respond to the diverse needs of our learners? Are you wanting to take your PLC's and RTI efforts to the next level? Ensuring success for all students is a moral imperative for all schools\, but takes a highly coordinated framework of structures and processes within a school to maximize the collective capacity of the team. Come learn about Collaborative Response\, an organizational mindset that involves some fundamental shifts for schools and districts\, such as layering collaborative team structures\, transforming how we talk about student needs\, focusing on students close to meeting expectations through thoughtful organization of data and evidence and ensuring tiering of supports rather than students. Simple shifts that emerge through a focus on Collaborative Response and the good news is that some likely already exist in your building! Numerous school and district examples\, as well as access to a large number of resources\, will be provided for school leaders wishing to join thousands of schools using Collaborative Response to ensure high levels of success for students and staff!Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-05-02T06:00:00Z DTEND:2025-05-04T06:00:00Z SUMMARY:2025 Collaborative Response Retreat UID:236 DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat!Happening May 2-3\, 2025\, in beautiful Lacombe\, Alberta.Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-05-01T15:00:00Z DTEND:2025-05-01T21:30:00Z SUMMARY:Pre-Retreat Overview Workshop - Collaborative Response\: Every Child Deserves a Team UID:237 DESCRIPTION:Pre-Retreat Overview Workshop - Collaborative Response\: Every Child Deserves a TeamKurtis Hewson\, Lead Learner and Co-Founder\, Jigsaw LearningLorna Hewson\, Lead Learner and Co-Founder\, Jigsaw LearningFeeling overwhelmed with the expectations being placed on teachers\, leaders and educational systems to respond to the diverse needs of our learners? Ensuring success for all students is a moral imperative for all schools\, but takes a highly coordinated framework of structures and processes within a school to maximize the collective capacity of the team. Come learn about Collaborative Response\, an organizational mindset that involves some fundamental shifts for schools and districts\, such as layering collaborative team structures\, transforming how we talk about student needs\, focusing on students close to meeting expectations through thoughtful organization of data and evidence and ensuring tiering of supports rather than students. Simple shifts that emerge through a focus on Collaborative Response and the good news is that some likely already exist in your building! Numerous school and district examples\, as well as access to a large number of resources\, will be provided for school leaders wishing to join hundreds of schools using Collaborative Response to ensure high levels of success for students and staff!All participants will receive a copy of the text \;Collaborative Response\: Three Foundational Components That Transform How We Respond to the Needs of Learners \;(Corwin\, 2022) included as part of the registration fee.This session is offered as a full day session prior to the annual Collaborative Response Retreat\, happening May 2-3.Breakfast and lunch will be provided.Learn More​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-07T16:00:00Z DTEND:2025-02-07T17:00:00Z SUMMARY:North Central Teachers' Convention (NCTCA) - Stop Wasting My Time! Strategies for Effectively Facilitating Team Meetings UID:238 DESCRIPTION:Kurtis is presenting at the North Central Teachers' Convention (NCTCA)!!​Stop Wasting My Time!! \; Strategies for Effectively Facilitating Team Meetings​Are you frustrated with productivity and impact when meeting in teams? Our time is precious so how do we ensure time spent together is maximized\, whether engaging in PLC's\, collaborative team meetings\, staff meetings or any other meetings at your school? In this session\, Kurtis will share specific structures and processes essential when engaging in collaboration\, with multiple samples and resources shared. He will also present strategies for facilitators responsible for leading team meetings. Plan on leaving the session with some resources and strategies to impact your next meeting!​Learn More​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-07T18:30:00Z DTEND:2025-02-07T19:30:00Z SUMMARY:North Central Teachers' Convention (NCTCA) - Intentional Use of Data to Guide and Inform the Collaborative Conversation UID:239 DESCRIPTION:Kurtis is presenting at the North Central Teachers' Convention (NCTCA)!!​Intentional Use of Data to Guide and Inform the Collaborative Conversation​It is not unusual for schools to be data-rich\, but information-poor\, collecting reams of student data but not ensuring the effective utilization of the information to guide next steps. \; In this session\, Kurtis will explore a number of practical and easy to implement strategies and considerations for school leaders looking to ensure intentional organization and use of data to truly engage teachers\, teams and help guide timely\, collaborative responses for students.​Learn More​​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-07T16:00:00Z DTEND:2025-02-07T17:00:00Z SUMMARY:North Central Teachers' Convention (NCTCA) - Every Child Deserves a Team\: Layering Meeting Structures to Support the Whole Child UID:240 DESCRIPTION:Lorna is presenting at the North Central Teachers' Convention (NCTCA)!!​Every Child Deserves a Team\: Layering Meeting Structures to Support the Whole Child​Does it feel like you're talking about the same students over and over? \; Are you wanting to take your PLC's and RTI efforts to the next level? Do your team meetings lack the clarity and purpose you're looking for as a leader? \; In this session\, Lorna will articulate\, with multiple school samples and resources\, the value of layering collaborative structures and processes within a school and how the introduction of a very intentional collaborative team meeting can work to respond to the needs of students collaboratively\, while increasing the instructional capacity of everyone involved. In essence\, schools reduce the number of meetings about students...by adding one more! By intentionally layering and connecting our PLC and RTI structures\, we leverage and maximize the most powerful resource in any school for supporting the whole child - the teachers working within our building! Come learn what thousands of schools have learned about these purposeful collaborative structures and processes to ensure every student is supported by a team. \; Please ensure you have a device to access online materials through QR code or URL link.​Learn More​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-07T17:15:00Z DTEND:2025-02-07T18:15:00Z SUMMARY:North Central Teachers' Convention (NCTCA) - Stop Tiering Your Students! Establishing\, Refining and Utilizing a Continuum of Supports UID:241 DESCRIPTION:Lorna is presenting at the North Central Teachers' Convention (NCTCA)!!​Stop Tiering Your Students! Establishing\, Refining and Utilizing a Continuum of Supports \;​Over the past number of years\, with the growth of tiered response systems in schools\, educational organizations have become proficient at tiering students for intensifying levels of support. When done well\, it ensures a systematic approach to supporting a greater number of students and maximizing resources. When not done well\, it can lead to higher levels of support becoming overwhelmed and resources stretched thin as more and more students are identified as requiring intensified supports. The great news is there is a better way that comes when you STOP tiering students! This session will provide an explanation of the paradigm shift from tiering students to tiering supports and share considerations when establishing\, refining and utilizing a continuum of supports in schools and districts that has long standing impact for teachers and students.​Learn More​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-27T20:00:00Z DTEND:2025-02-27T21:00:00Z SUMMARY:Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention (GETCA) - Intentional Use of Data to Guide and Inform the Collaborative Conversation UID:242 DESCRIPTION:Kurtis is presenting at the \;Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention (GETCA)!!​Intentional Use of Data to Guide and Inform the Collaborative Conversation​It is not unusual for schools to be data-rich\, but information-poor\, collecting reams of student data but not ensuring the effective utilization of the information to guide next steps. In this session\, Kurtis will explore a number of practical and easy to implement strategies and considerations for school leaders looking to ensure intentional organization and use of data to truly engage teachers\, teams and help guide timely\, collaborative responses for students.​Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-27T21:20:00Z DTEND:2025-02-27T22:20:00Z SUMMARY:Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention (GETCA) - Stop Wasting My Time!! Strategies for Effectively Facilitating Team Meetings UID:243 DESCRIPTION:Kurtis is presenting at the \;Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention (GETCA)!!​Stop Wasting My Time!! Strategies for Effectively Facilitating Team Meetings​Are you frustrated with productivity and impact when meeting in teams? \; Our time is precious so how do we ensure time spent together is maximized\, whether engaging in PLC's\, collaborative team meetings\, staff meetings or any other meetings at your school? \; In this session\, Kurtis will share specific structures and processes essential when engaging in collaboration\, with multiple samples and resources shared. \; He will also present strategies for facilitators responsible for leading team meetings. \; Plan on leaving the session with some resources and strategies to impact your next meeting!​Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-27T16:00:00Z DTEND:2025-02-27T17:00:00Z SUMMARY:Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention (GETCA) - Every Child Deserves a Team\: Layering Meeting Structures to Support the Whole Child UID:244 DESCRIPTION:Lorna is presenting at \;the \;Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention (GETCA)!!​Every Child Deserves a Team\: Layering Meeting Structures to Support the Whole Child​Does it feel like you're talking about the same students over and over? Are you wanting to take your PLC's and RTI efforts to the next level? Do your team meetings lack the clarity and purpose you're looking for as a leader? In this session\, \;Lorna will articulate\, with multiple school samples and resources\, the value of layering collaborative structures and processes within a school and how the introduction of a very intentional collaborative team meeting can work to respond to the needs of students collaboratively\, while increasing the instructional capacity of everyone involved. In essence\, schools reduce the number of meetings about students...by adding one more! By intentionally layering and connecting our PLC and RTI structures\, we leverage and maximize the most powerful resource in any school for supporting the whole child - the teachers working within our building! Come learn what thousands of schools have learned about these purposeful collaborative structures and processes to ensure every student is supported by a team. Please ensure you have a device to access online materials through QR code or URL link.Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-27T17:20:00Z DTEND:2025-02-27T18:20:00Z SUMMARY:Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention (GETCA) - Stop Tiering Your Students! Establishing\, Refining and Utilizing a Continuum of Supports UID:245 DESCRIPTION:Lorna is presenting at \;the \;Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention (GETCA)!!​​​Stop Tiering Your Students! Establishing\, Refining and Utilizing a Continuum of SupportsOver the past number of years\, with the growth of tiered response systems in schools\, educational organizations have become proficient at tiering students for intensifying levels of support. When done well\, it ensures a systematic approach to supporting a greater number of students and maximizing resources. When not done well\, it can lead to higher levels of support becoming overwhelmed and resources stretched thin as more and more students are identified as requiring intensified supports. The great news is there is a better way that comes when you STOP tiering students! This session will provide an explanation of the paradigm shift from tiering students to tiering supports and share considerations when establishing\, refining and utilizing a continuum of supports in schools and districts that has long standing impact for teachers and students.Learn More​​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-20T16:00:00Z DTEND:2025-02-20T17:00:00Z SUMMARY:Central Alberta Teachers' Convention (CATCA) - Stop Tiering Your Students! Establishing\, Refining and Utilizing a Continuum of Supports UID:246 DESCRIPTION:Lorna is presenting at the Central Alberta Teachers' Convention (CATCA)!!​Stop Tiering Your Students! Establishing\, Refining and Utilizing a Continuum of Supports \;Over the past number of years\, with the growth of tiered response systems in schools\, educational organizations have become proficient at tiering students for intensifying levels of support. When done well\, it ensures a systematic approach to supporting a greater number of students and maximizing resources. When not done well\, it can lead to higher levels of support becoming overwhelmed and resources stretched thin as more and more students are identified as requiring intensified supports. The great news is there is a better way that comes when you STOP tiering students! This session will provide an explanation of the paradigm shift from tiering students to tiering supports and share considerations when establishing\, refining and utilizing a continuum of supports in schools and districts that has long standing impact for teachers and students.Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-21T17:30:00Z DTEND:2025-02-21T18:30:00Z SUMMARY:South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention (SWATCA) - Stop Wasting My Time! Strategies for Effectively Facilitating Team Meetings UID:247 DESCRIPTION:Kurtis is presenting at the \;Southwestern Alberta Teachers' Convention (SWATCA)!!​Stop Wasting My Time!! Strategies for Effectively Facilitating Team Meetings​Are you frustrated with productivity and impact when meeting in teams? \; Our time is precious so how do we ensure time spent together is maximized\, whether engaging in PLC's\, collaborative team meetings\, staff meetings or any other meetings at your school? \; In this session\, Kurtis will share specific structures and processes essential when engaging in collaboration\, with multiple samples and resources shared. \; He will also present strategies for facilitators responsible for leading team meetings. \; Plan on leaving the session with some resources and strategies to impact your next meeting!Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-21T19:00:00Z DTEND:2025-02-21T20:00:00Z SUMMARY:South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention (SWATCA) - Intentional Use of Data to Guide and Inform the Collaborative Conversation UID:248 DESCRIPTION:Kurtis is presenting at the \;South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention (SWATCA)!!​Intentional Use of Data to Guide and Inform the Collaborative Conversation​It is not unusual for schools to be data-rich\, but information-poor\, collecting reams of student data but not ensuring the effective utilization of the information to guide next steps. In this session\, Kurtis will explore a number of practical and easy to implement strategies and considerations for school leaders looking to ensure intentional organization and use of data to truly engage teachers\, teams and help guide timely\, collaborative responses for students.Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-20T16:00:00Z DTEND:2025-02-20T17:00:00Z SUMMARY:Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention - Intentional Use of Data to Guide and Inform the Collaborative Conversation UID:249 DESCRIPTION:Kurtis is presenting at the \;Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention (SEATCA)!!​Intentional Use of Data to Guide and Inform the Collaborative Conversation​It is not unusual for schools to be data-rich\, but information-poor\, collecting reams of student data but not ensuring the effective utilization of the information to guide next steps. In this session\, Kurtis will explore a number of practical and easy to implement strategies and considerations for school leaders looking to ensure intentional organization and use of data to truly engage teachers\, teams and help guide timely\, collaborative responses for students.Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-02-20T17:30:00Z DTEND:2025-02-20T18:30:00Z SUMMARY:Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention (SEATCA) - Stop Wasting My Time! Strategies for Effectively Facilitating Team Meetings UID:250 DESCRIPTION:Kurtis is presenting at the \;Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention (SEATCA)!!​Stop Wasting My Time!! Strategies for Effectively Facilitating Team Meetings​Are you frustrated with productivity and impact when meeting in teams? \; Our time is precious so how do we ensure time spent together is maximized\, whether engaging in PLC's\, collaborative team meetings\, staff meetings or any other meetings at your school? \; In this session\, Kurtis will share specific structures and processes essential when engaging in collaboration\, with multiple samples and resources shared. \; He will also present strategies for facilitators responsible for leading team meetings. \; Plan on leaving the session with some resources and strategies to impact your next meeting!Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-03-25T20:00:00Z DTEND:2025-03-26T01:00:00Z SUMMARY:Thrive Conference - featuring Kurtis Hewson UID:251 DESCRIPTION:Get ready to ignite your leadership and transform your school culture! Jigsaw Learning is thrilled to announce that our Lead Learner and Co-Founder\, Kurtis Hewson\, will be a featured speaker at the Thrive Conference – and it's absolutely free!This is your exclusive opportunity to gain invaluable\, actionable insights directly from a leading expert in Collaborative Response. Kurtis will be sharing strategies that empower you to build stronger\, more collaborative organizations\, directly impacting student success.Imagine leaving with practical tools and a renewed vision for your school's future. This is more than just an online conference\; it's a chance to connect with like-minded leaders and discover innovative approaches that drive real change.Here's what you can expect\:Expert-led sessions focused on enhancing school leadership.Practical strategies to implement Collaborative Response effectively.A chance to network with fellow school leaders.And best of all\, it's completely FREE!Event Details\:Event\: Thrive ConferenceSpeaker\: Kurtis Hewson\, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw LearningLink to event information\:​https\:\\www.nrhdynamic.com\opt-in-thrive-master-class?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nrhdynamic.com%2Fa%2F2147830604%2FMnDJzMbV%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawJNIuBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHR8CLPuVmUcGgyGi49rXO7zY_BiDgkEK7LN3y8ucXBEB9wvQlVRxSyu0LA_aem_44eoM12GEGsYVUWqpF1uKQ​Don't miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your leadership and transform your school culture. Secure your spot today for tomorrow’s event! CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-06-10T06:00:00Z DTEND:2025-06-12T06:00:00Z SUMMARY:Data in Education\: A Virtual Summit UID:252 DESCRIPTION:June 10th-11th\, 2025​Join educators\, administrators\, and data-driven decision-makers for this premier event on leveraging data to enhance student learning\, improve school culture\, and personalize instruction. Featuring keynote speaker Kurtis Hewson\, co-author of Collaborative Response\, and expert-led sessions on data visualization\, literacy\, and culture. Live-only tickets\: $37 | Live &\; Replay tickets\: $97 (includes a free book). Register today!Learn More​​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-06-30T15:00:00Z DTEND:2025-06-30T22:00:00Z SUMMARY:Every Child Deserves a Team\: Collaborative Response in Iceland UID:253 DESCRIPTION:International Event Spotlight\: Collaborative Response Heads to Iceland!We’re thrilled to share that Kurtis and Lorna Hewson will be presenting Collaborative Response in Akureyri\, Iceland on June 30\, 2025!Hosted at Háskólinn á Akureyri\, this full-day professional learning event will introduce Icelandic educators to the foundational components of the Collaborative Response framework—a Canadian-born approach that is transforming how schools support all students through intentional collaboration and intervention.This session will explore\:\n\nThe four layers of collaboration every school needs\n\nWhy we must move beyond tiering and shift how we identify and support student needs\n\nStrategies for leveraging data to reach previously overlooked learners\n\nHow to build a culture of collective impact\nEach participant will also receive a free copy of the bestselling book Collaborative Response\: Three Foundational Components That Transform How We Respond to the Needs of Learners.We are proud to see the reach of Collaborative Response growing internationally\, and excited to support educators in Iceland as they explore how this framework can positively impact their schools.Stay tuned for more updates as the Collaborative Response movement continues to expand around the world!Iceland colleagues may register by clicking the button below!Register Now CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2026-01-29T16:00:00Z DTEND:2026-01-29T22:00:00Z SUMMARY:EDMONTON Overview of Collaborative Response Session UID:254 DESCRIPTION:Collaborative Response is frequently described as the \"MISSING PIECE\" when establishing highly intentional and focused cultures of collaboration and intervention!​Come learn about this school-wide framework\, where we share\:Why every school needs four layers of collaboration and what these layers look likeWhy we should stop focusing on the same students in every layerHow to effectively leverage data to focus on previously overlooked studentsWhy educational organizations need to stop tiering studentsJoin thousands using Collaborative Response to empower students\, build capacity\, and foster collective impact!Who Should Attend?New staff members at schools\divisions implementing Collaborative Response who need to gain an understanding of the overall frameworkLeaders and leadership teams wanting to learn more about Collaborative Response and how to implement in their organizationDivision leaders wishing to learn more about Collaborative Response and its substantial impact on student and staff successSession DetailsFull day from 9\:00 AM to 3\:00 PMCost is $99 + GSTLunch is not provided – please make necessary arrangements (1 hour provided for lunch)Learn More​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-09-22T15:00:00Z DTEND:2025-09-22T21:00:00Z SUMMARY:MEDICINE HAT - Overview of Collaborative Response Session UID:255 DESCRIPTION:Collaborative Response is frequently described as the \"MISSING PIECE\" when establishing highly intentional and focused cultures of collaboration and intervention!Come learn about this school-wide framework\, where we share\:Why every school needs four layers of collaboration and what these layers look likeWhy we should stop focusing on the same students in every layerHow to effectively leverage data to focus on previously overlooked studentsWhy educational organizations need to stop tiering studentsJoin thousands using Collaborative Response to empower students\, build capacity\, and foster collective impact!Who Should Attend?New staff members at schools\divisions implementing Collaborative Response who need to gain an understanding of the overall frameworkLeaders and leadership teams wanting to learn more about Collaborative Response and how to implement in their organizationDivision leaders wishing to learn more about Collaborative Response and its substantial impact on student and staff successSession DetailsFull day from 9\:00 AM to 3\:00 PMCost is $99 + GSTLunch is not provided – please make necessary arrangements (1 hour provided for lunch)Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-10-27T15:00:00Z DTEND:2025-10-27T21:00:00Z SUMMARY:POSTPONED - PEACE RIVER - Collaborative Response Overview Session UID:257 DESCRIPTION:Collaborative Response is frequently described as the \"MISSING PIECE\" when establishing highly intentional and focused cultures of collaboration and intervention!Come learn about this school-wide framework\, where we share\:Why every school needs four layers of collaboration and what these layers look likeWhy we should stop focusing on the same students in every layerHow to effectively leverage data to focus on previously overlooked studentsWhy educational organizations need to stop tiering studentsJoin thousands using Collaborative Response to empower students\, build capacity\, and foster collective impact!Who Should Attend?New staff members at schools\divisions implementing Collaborative Response who need to gain an understanding of the overall frameworkLeaders and leadership teams wanting to learn more about Collaborative Response and how to implement in their organizationDivision leaders wishing to learn more about Collaborative Response and its substantial impact on student and staff successSession DetailsFull day from 9\:00 AM to 3\:00 PMCost is $99 + GSTLunch is not provided – please make necessary arrangements (1 hour provided for lunch)Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-11-05T16:00:00Z DTEND:2025-11-05T22:00:00Z SUMMARY:POSTPONED - GRANDE PRAIRIE - Collaborative Response Overview Session UID:258 DESCRIPTION:Collaborative Response is frequently described as the \"MISSING PIECE\" when establishing highly intentional and focused cultures of collaboration and intervention!Come learn about this school-wide framework\, where we share\:Why every school needs four layers of collaboration and what these layers look likeWhy we should stop focusing on the same students in every layerHow to effectively leverage data to focus on previously overlooked studentsWhy educational organizations need to stop tiering studentsJoin thousands using Collaborative Response to empower students\, build capacity\, and foster collective impact!Who Should Attend?New staff members at schools\divisions implementing Collaborative Response who need to gain an understanding of the overall frameworkLeaders and leadership teams wanting to learn more about Collaborative Response and how to implement in their organizationDivision leaders wishing to learn more about Collaborative Response and its substantial impact on student and staff successSession DetailsFull day from 9\:00 AM to 3\:00 PMCost is $99 + GSTLunch is not provided – please make necessary arrangements (1 hour provided for lunch)Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-11-17T16:00:00Z DTEND:2025-11-17T22:00:00Z SUMMARY:CALGARY - Collaborative Response Overview Session UID:259 DESCRIPTION:Collaborative Response is frequently described as the \"MISSING PIECE\" when establishing highly intentional and focused cultures of collaboration and intervention!Come learn about this school-wide framework\, where we share\:Why every school needs four layers of collaboration and what these layers look likeWhy we should stop focusing on the same students in every layerHow to effectively leverage data to focus on previously overlooked studentsWhy educational organizations need to stop tiering studentsJoin thousands using Collaborative Response to empower students\, build capacity\, and foster collective impact!Who Should Attend?New staff members at schools\divisions implementing Collaborative Response who need to gain an understanding of the overall frameworkLeaders and leadership teams wanting to learn more about Collaborative Response and how to implement in their organizationDivision leaders wishing to learn more about Collaborative Response and its substantial impact on student and staff successSession DetailsFull day from 9\:00 AM to 3\:00 PMCost is $99 + GSTLunch is not provided – please make necessary arrangements (1 hour provided for lunch)Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-12-01T15:00:00Z DTEND:2025-12-01T22:30:00Z SUMMARY:Collaborative Response Virtual Summit UID:260 DESCRIPTION: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 practical resources\, connect globally\, and enjoy exclusive bonuses for registering!​​​Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2025-09-17T15:00:00Z DTEND:2025-09-17T21:00:00Z SUMMARY:RED DEER Overview of Collaborative Response Session UID:261 DESCRIPTION:Collaborative Response is frequently described as the \"MISSING PIECE\" when establishing highly intentional and focused cultures of collaboration and intervention!​Come learn about this school-wide framework\, where we share\:Why every school needs four layers of collaboration and what these layers look likeWhy we should stop focusing on the same students in every layerHow to effectively leverage data to focus on previously overlooked studentsWhy educational organizations need to stop tiering studentsJoin thousands using Collaborative Response to empower students\, build capacity\, and foster collective impact!​Who Should Attend?New staff members at schools\divisions implementing Collaborative Response who need to gain an understanding of the overall frameworkLeaders and leadership teams wanting to learn more about Collaborative Response and how to implement in their organizationDivision leaders wishing to learn more about Collaborative Response and its substantial impact on student and staff successSession DetailsFull day from 9\:00 AM to 3\:00 PMCost is $99 + GSTLunch is not provided – please make necessary arrangements (1 hour provided for lunch)Learn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2026-04-30T15:00:00Z DTEND:2026-04-30T21:30:00Z SUMMARY:Pre-Retreat UID:263 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 - Pre-Retreat9\:00 am - 3\:30 pm(8\:30 am \;- Continental Breakfast and Registration)Pre-Retreat Overview Workshop - Collaborative Response\: Every Child Deserves a TeamPLEASE NOTE - The April 30 Pre-Retreat session is NOT included in the regular conference registration.Kurtis Hewson \;and \;Lorna Hewson\, Lead Learners and Co-Founders\, Jigsaw LearningFeeling overwhelmed with the expectations being placed on teachers\, leaders and educational systems to respond to the diverse needs of our learners? Ensuring success for all students is a moral imperative for all schools\, but takes a highly coordinated framework of structures and processes within a school to maximize the collective capacity of the team. Come learn about Collaborative Response\, an organizational mindset that involves some fundamental shifts for schools and districts\, such as layering collaborative team structures\, transforming how we talk about student needs\, focusing on students close to meeting expectations through thoughtful organization of data and evidence and ensuring tiering of supports rather than students. Simple shifts that emerge through a focus on Collaborative Response and the good news is that some likely already exist in your building! Numerous school and district examples\, as well as access to a large number of resources\, will be provided for school leaders wishing to join hundreds of schools using Collaborative Response to ensure high levels of success for students and staff!All participants will receive a copy of the text \;Collaborative Response\: Three Foundational Components That Transform How We Respond to the Needs of Learners \;(Corwin\, 2022) included as part of the registration fee.This session is offered as a full day session prior to the annual Collaborative Response Retreat\, happening May 1-2. \;Participants must register separately or as part of the 3-day Pre-Retreat + Retreat registration option.Breakfast and lunch will be provided.Learn More​ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISH DTSTART:2026-05-01T06:00:00Z DTEND:2026-05-03T06:00:00Z SUMMARY:Collaborative Response Retreat UID:264 DESCRIPTION:​Two days. One powerful experience.The Collaborative Response Retreat brings learning\, networking\, and team planning together in one immersive event.May 1–2\, 2026 | Lacombe\, AlbertaLearn More CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR