Learning Opportunities

Collaborative Response Model

Presented By

Kurtis Hewson

Series Sessions

Date Time
Friday, October 19, 2018 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday, March 01, 2019 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location

In Person Peace Wapiti Academy 11410 - 104 Street, Grande Prairie, AB

PWSD Participants will register their own PWSD District Day registration - do NOT register through this link.

Envisioning a Collaborative Response Model - Introductory Workshop - Oct 19

It is virtually impossible for a teacher to know how to successfully provide instruction and support for all students in diverse, inclusive contemporary classrooms. Come learn about a Collaborative Response Model, a school framework that values collaborative, action focused responses, data-informed discussions, and timely intervention to ensure all students can experience success. Come learn how school administration and inclusive learning support leadership teams establish school-wide structures to ensure support for every student in our schools and across our districts. Numerous Alberta school and district examples, as well as access to a myriad of resources will be provided.

The morning half-day session is intended for staff members new to schools with Collaborative Response Models already established or individuals interested in learning more about the Collaborative Response Model.

 

The afternoon session will look at a Continuum of Supports for  School Teams and explore an understanding of how schools can infuse layered team structures to systematically identify and support at-risk learners at the school Look at a practical structures for schools to support teachers and provide timely and responsive supports for students.  Numerous examples will be shared from a variety of school contexts.

Going Deeper with a Collaborative Response Model - Next Steps - March 1

This advanced session will allow these educators a chance to dig deeper and determine further next steps for their Collaborative Response Model.  Kurtis will share numerous ideas and examples from schools and districts across the province, as well as provide extended opportunities for focused conversations with those in attendance.  

The morning will focus on practical strategies and considerations for ensuring the collaborative team meeting is a robust structure that supports the needs of students, as well as builds collective efficacy for teachers.  Numerous examples will be shared, as well as ideas to enhance the effectiveness of these collaborative conversations.

Come ready to share your successes, challenges and learn from others to ensure the collaborative team meetings are highly effective and efficient.

The afternoon will focus on the purposeful use of assessments to guide the identification of students and help inform collectively determined next steps.  How can we ensure that assessment information is effectively organized, shared and used to truly support data-informed conversations? Several practical strategies and considerations will be shared.

Lunch is not provided - you will be provided a 1 hour lunch break.

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