{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Building a Culture of Collaboration","title":"Data That Drives Collaboration: MTSS, Early Warning Indicators, and Trust with Tom Kaster - Ep 67","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a84e1ec6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3234,"description":"Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata\nAccess the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article \nhttps://bit.ly/CR-overview \nIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Tom Kaster, former IB math teacher and founder of The Datafied Classroom, to explore how data can be used as a tool for trust instead of judgment.\nDrawing on nearly 20 years in international and public schools, Tom shares how well-designed data dashboards can remove ego from conversations, shift the focus from individuals to systems, and help teams work together to better support both educators and students.\nIn this conversation, you’ll learn:\nHow to use data to strengthen collaboration instead of creating fear or defensiveness\nWhy objective, visual dashboards can improve trust and clarity in team discussions\nHow MTSS and Early Warning Indicator dashboards can support shared ownership for student success\nWays leaders can use data to tap into collective expertise rather than punishment\nHow data-informed practices align with the philosophy of Collaborative Response\nIf your school or district is overwhelmed by data but hungry for meaningful action, this episode will help you rethink how data can become a catalyst for collaboration, clarity, and collective efficacy.\nLearn more about Tom Kaster at http://www.datafiedclassroom.com\n#BuildingACultureOfCollaboration #CollaborativeResponse #EducationalLeadership #MTSS #DataInSchools\n---------\nConnect with Tom Kaster\nEmail: tom.kaster@datafiedclassroom.com\nLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-kaster-datafied\nFacebook: The Datafied Classroom\nYouTube: @TheDatafiedClassroom\nConnect with Kurtis Hewson \nEmail: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca \nX: @hewsonk27\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 \nLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson \nConnect with Lorna Hewson \nEmail:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_HhjNHgRHetp32f3rElU2BWGVwNZbLGNYIF0Vn55BsQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYjk2/NTkxZGFiNjIxOTU0/NGZiMTAwOGFjNmI5/ZjUyMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}