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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Bev Cotton, Director of Learning Supports in Northern Gateway Public Schools. They discuss how Bev has championed Collaborative Response by supporting Inclusive Education Facilitators in every school and we dig into her insights, successes, and advice for creating a strong foundation for inclusive education through Collaborative Response.
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Connect with Bev Cotton
Email bev.cotton@ngps.ca
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X @LornaHewson
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Related Resources
NGPS Quality Learning Environment - https://www.ngps.ca/quality-learning-environments
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