Leading Collaborative Response

Jigsaw Learning

Are you a school leader, administrator, or curriculum director searching for a proven way to enhance your PLC and MTSS efforts? The Leading Collaborative Response podcast is your guide to establishing and deepening the Collaborative Response framework within your organization. We know that leading change is complex, and effective collaboration is often messy, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Join hosts Kurtis and Lorna Hewson as they share their insights and interview guest leaders who share lessons learned and how they've successfully implemented Collaborative Response in their own schools and school districts. This podcast is engineered to help you maximize your leadership impact. You will gain expert, actionable strategies on achieving systemic success by learning how to move past fragmented initiatives to a single, intentional, and cohesive system for student support across your whole district. You will also build authority by gaining deep insights into the foundational components of Collaborative Response to transform your school culture into one of high collective efficacy. Finally, you will learn how to drive results by discovering the intentional leadership required to guarantee long-term student success and well-being. Subscribe today to leverage our expertise and solidify your authority as a leader!

  1. 13H AGO

    Data-Informed Pre-Meeting Organizers for Collaborative Team Meetings - Ep 85

    In this weeks episode, Kurtis and Lorna share the impact of using data-informed pre-meeting organizers. We discuss the simple adjustments needed to include the data and the impact it has on bringing forward the right students for the Collaborative Team Meeting. Connected Resources: Five Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data for Teams FREE webinar - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata  Establishing a School-Wide Data and Evidence Plan Workshop - https://bit.ly/dataevidenceplan  Purposeful Layering of Team Meetings blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/scaffolding-our-collaborative-response-purposeful-layering-t  Purposeful Layering of Team Meetings - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GivX-Oab3payuaSB3tRonmpYR3y0CK3A1wGWcjpz0Es/edit?usp=sharing  ______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider  Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.caEmail questions@jigsawlearning.caFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/

    20 min
  2. 3D AGO · BONUS

    SUNDAY REWIND - Reduce Your Meetings...By Adding One More!

    In this episode Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Lorna explore the contradiction of reducing the number of meetings by adding one more through an in depth discussion of the various layers of team meetings that align with the continuum of supports as part of Collaborative Response. Related Resources   Blogs      Adding One More Meeting https://corwin-connect.com/2022/04/reduce-the-number-of-student-meetingsby-adding-one-more/      Shifting to Key Issues https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/shifting-key-issues      Focus on Impact During Celebrations https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/going-deeper-collaborative-team-meetings-idea-1-focus-impact      Scaffolding Our Collaborative Response https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/scaffolding-our-collaborative-response-purposeful-layering-t      Layering Teams: Establishing Collaborative Planning https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/layering-teams-establishing-collaborative-planning      Layering Teams: Establishing School Support Teams https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/layering-teams-processes-guide-school-support-team      Layering Teams: Processes that Guide the Case Consult Team https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/layering-teams-processes-guide-case-consult-team    Posters/Templates      Four Tier Support Overview https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZeiaY_XB8zmoPpi1L90C2qXY5XuToPDX00WCMW-h2r8/edit?usp=sharing      Reflecting on Collaborative Structures and Processes Template https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sfM-BBkZy8TNAs3tOr2L7sBrPdfeUTAbIzeyYS86asc/edit?usp=sharing      Team Meeting Overview Template https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ReUm1Lr5EmU7fznMBosd0Qjaf_deBKKZAEglp9zGmms      Focus on a Key Issue Poster https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r8lSYO7uVfc3mlrekPrSJRMlAdDS2Gf9/view?usp=sharing      Data Review and Team Goal Template https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YEVqwmv7WFU8C2vOA8W1KO0EeRu1E9kHPwa_SPep1Tk/edit?usp=sharing      Action Research Team Planning Guide Template (Inquiry Question) https://docs.google.com/document/d/16MH3syBJantbqEYApnQn1tGDA-AXaSKFaToby9Gaevk/edit?usp=sharing    Sample      Blueberry School Layered Team Meetings https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ChsRhMw18LgsUHHeVPRLeC5vuzWU0BehvQXvob2Lz58/edit?usp=sharing Reach out to Lorna Hewson   lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca   https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104   https://twitter.com/lornahewson _______________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider  Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.caEmail questions@jigsawlearning.caX: https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incMusic: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response. Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

    48 min
  3. NOV 5

    Promoting Purposeful Reflection Through Layers of Team w/ Trevor Van Someren - Ep 84

    Register NOW!!!JLsummit.ca In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Trevor Van Someren, who has been a dedicated educator since 2001. For the past 13 years, Trevor has served as a K–8 principal, leading learning and fostering strong, collaborative school cultures. He has deeply engaged in understanding and implementing Collaborative Response and now also works as a WeCollab Lead for Jigsaw Learning, engaging with schools and divisions in connecting the software to his lived Collaborative Response understandings. Learn more about Trevor Van Someren at https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/who-we-are/our-team/trevor-van-someren Growing as a Team to Impact Collective Efficacy with Griffiths-Scott School - Ep 66 - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/growing-team-impact-collective-efficacy-griffiths-scott-scho Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab --------- Connect with Trevor Van SomerenEmail: trevor.vansomeren@jigsawlearning.caX: @TVanSomeren79Instagram: @trevvrealtyFacebook: Trevor Van Someren Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @hewsonk27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson  Connect with Lorna Hewson Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @LornaHewson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104 #collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems---------Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus?  Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams  Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s  Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview  Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off! Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trialhttps://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca  Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider  Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.caEmail questions@jigsawlearning.caX https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response. Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

    45 min
  4. NOV 2 · BONUS

    SUNDAY REWIND - The Psychology Behind Collaborative Team Meetings

    In this Episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson addresses the contradictory statement "support the student by not focusing on them during the Collaborative Team Meeting" as well as a number of collaborative structures and processes that are implemented intentionally to create psychological safety for staff as they build their collective efficacy. Resources referenced in this episode:Establishing the Agenda blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/examining-collaborative-team-meetings-establishing-agendaCTM Agenda and Notes template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/18JRKvKdmpU4T08q2ignB_fANUgM92pNM3fJ678DxUK8/edit?usp=sharingEstablishing and Reinforcing Norms blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/examining-collaborative-team-meetings-establishing-and-reinfProcess for Establishing Team Norms - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Z9rET8tdMrAf28FQS2caVW4CsyY2ut7k0-RiQyJ-mQ/edit?usp=sharingRoles in Team Meetings blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/going-deeper-collaborative-team-meetings-7-roles-team-meetinCollaborative Team Meeting Roles - https://docs.google.com/document/d/15qFRhcYeH1JSb6TbCtUV7Haeh7QwFg6fA6R2XVasaWU/edit?usp=sharingPre-Meeting Organizer - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kcan1kR61DKvPOvQEJ9Mpe_-LR2Gqo9Yb3DKI2kGftM/edit?usp=sharingFocus on Impact During Celebrations blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/going-deeper-collaborative-team-meetings-idea-1-focus-impactShifting to Key Issues blog - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/shifting-key-issuesKey Issues Process poster - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r8lSYO7uVfc3mlrekPrSJRMlAdDS2Gf9/view?usp=sharingDuhigg - Project Aristotle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2PaZ8Nl2T4Reflecting on the Collaborative Team Meeting Organizer - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Tl_vOQyk6CbZA_hf65b4nFxb6jgV8pJZciro2W_Muc/edit?usp=sharingLeader Checklist and Reflection - https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ajYEoVwLqmmwBZkesHVllJ7Qstd1apCJFWzOWK2c4g/edit?usp=sharingParticipant Exit Slip - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lx1FzdUeB7V6tR9HDZtkY02TegSgBkomxdQLtQo4uOk/edit?usp=sharing #collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership _______________Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider  Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.caEmail questions@jigsawlearning.caX: https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incMusic: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response. Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

    55 min
  5. OCT 29

    Preparation Prior to a Collaborative Team Meeting - Ep 83

    In this weeks episode, Kurtis and Lorna discuss various ways to ensure your are well prepared for your Collaborative Team Meetings. The small investment of time up front can lead to greater engagement and impact for students.  Connected Resources:Observing a CTM resources - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/observing-collaborative-team-meeting  CTM Facilitation Guide - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v5Auo1Y0cnqvsKDYlTtVPrlCjptBsuUx5Y90KHa0ikA/edit?usp=sharing  Psychology Behind CTM podcast - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/psychology-behind-collaborative-team-meetings-ep-10  Examining Collaborative Team Meetings - Pre-Meeting Organizers https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/examining-collaborative-team-meetings-pre-meeting-organizers ______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider  Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.caEmail questions@jigsawlearning.caFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/

    19 min
  6. OCT 26 · BONUS

    SUNDAY REWIND - Collaborative Response from a Systems Perspective - Part 2

    In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares how districts can leverage a parallel Collaborative Response in responding to the needs of schools in the same way that schools respond to the needs of students. She speaks to the notion of being able to provide assurance that growth is taking place in schools through the way that support is provided from the district level._______________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider  Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.caEmail questions@jigsawlearning.caX: https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incMusic: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response. Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

    24 min
  7. OCT 22

    Intentional Introduction of Collaborative Response to Access Staff Voice with Saint John High School - Ep 82

    Register for the FREE Collaborative Response Virtual Summithttps://bit.ly/25CRsummit Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus?  Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams  In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by principal Christina Barrington and head of Education Support Services Jillian Wilton from Saint John High School in New Brunswick—the oldest publicly funded school in Canada! In this conversation, Christina and Jillian discuss how they planted seeds over two years, leading to the introduction of Collaborative Response this year in their school. Learn more about Saint John High School at https://www.sjhigh.ca/ --------- Connect with Christina BarringtonEmail: christina.barrington@nbed.nb.caX: @CLBarringtonLinkedIn: Christina BarringtonFacebook: Captain Greyhound Connect with Jillian WiltonEmail: jillian.wilton@nbed.nb.ca Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @hewsonk27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson  Connect with Lorna Hewson Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @LornaHewson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104 --------- Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s  Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview  Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off! Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trialhttps://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca  Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider  Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.caEmail questions@jigsawlearning.caX https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc Music: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response. Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

    57 min
  8. OCT 19 · BONUS

    SUNDAY REWIND - Collaborative Response from a Systems Perspective Part 1

    In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson, shares best practices and challenges when supporting Collaborative Response implementation across schools in a system._______________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider  Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.caEmail questions@jigsawlearning.caX: https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incMusic: “Leading Collaborative Response” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Leading Collaborative Response. Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

    20 min

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Are you a school leader, administrator, or curriculum director searching for a proven way to enhance your PLC and MTSS efforts? The Leading Collaborative Response podcast is your guide to establishing and deepening the Collaborative Response framework within your organization. We know that leading change is complex, and effective collaboration is often messy, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Join hosts Kurtis and Lorna Hewson as they share their insights and interview guest leaders who share lessons learned and how they've successfully implemented Collaborative Response in their own schools and school districts. This podcast is engineered to help you maximize your leadership impact. You will gain expert, actionable strategies on achieving systemic success by learning how to move past fragmented initiatives to a single, intentional, and cohesive system for student support across your whole district. You will also build authority by gaining deep insights into the foundational components of Collaborative Response to transform your school culture into one of high collective efficacy. Finally, you will learn how to drive results by discovering the intentional leadership required to guarantee long-term student success and well-being. Subscribe today to leverage our expertise and solidify your authority as a leader!

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