Embedding Time for Collaboration Through a District-Wide Early Dismissal with Elk Island Public Schools - Ep 78

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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis engage in a conversation with members of the senior leadership team at Elk Island Public Schools to discuss how their division has prioritized collaboration by embedding time for it into the school calendar for 2025–2026, and what it means for their schools, staff, and ultimately, students.

Learn more about Elk Island Public Schools at https://www.eips.ca/

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Kurtis Hewson

Author | Speaker| Presenter with @jigsaw_learning. Consultant specializing in teams and building collaborative cultures. MTSS, PLC, RTI

Host

Lorna Hewson

Author | Speaker| Presenter with @jigsaw_learning. Consultant specializing in teams and building collaborative cultures. MTSS, PLC, RTI

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