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What is JIGSAW School?
JIGSAW School was initiated in 2019 by Dr. Jo Swain, retired administrator from Billings, Montana. The mission of JIGSAW Consulting is to enhance school leaders confidence and competence in all aspects of teacher evaluation.
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How much does leader training cost?
Leaders must register for the training by creating an account. The cost for each training module is $45. "Instructional School Leaders in Montana and Beyond," an online collaboration platform, is free of charge! Join by simply creating a JIGSAW Account. The Leader Resource Library is $85 combined with one training module, or $75 with no training module(s). Digital downloads range from $75 to $189.
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Are OPI Renewal units available for this course?
Yes, as an OPI renewal unit provider, JIGSAW School offers renewal credit. Following completion of the course, a renewal form will be sent to the participant. 1 hour = 1 renewal credit.
Products
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Instructional Framework Leader Modules #1-#5
New Module #1: Introduction to the Danielson Framework for Teaching
Course • 11 lessonsModule #1 is the first course in a series of five developed for school leaders to better understand the leader's role in implementing a professional growth process in a school or district. A refresher on the actual Danielson FFT is included.
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Instructional Framework Leader Modules #1-#5
Module #2 Goal Setting for Teachers
Course • 10 lessons4.0 average rating (1 review)Module #2 Provides educators with an updated perspective of the annual goal-setting process completed by staff. This process has drastically improved for the better. Teachers and leaders can now experience how this renewed process impacts learning.
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Instructional Framework Leader Modules #1-#5
Module #3 Observing and Analyzing Instruction
Course • 16 lessonsThe course provides an emphasis on both acquiring and analyzing classroom observation evidence. This step is fairly new to building leaders in Montana so might take a few tries and totally understanding of the process.
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Instructional Framework Leader Modules #1-#5
Module #4 Collaborative Conversations and Conferencing Strategies
Course • 15 lessonsThis module provides information for collaborative conferences or conversations between the educator and evaluator. Providing high-quality feedback to all individual educators based on classroom observation evidence to promote PD.
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Instructional Framework Leader Modules #1-#5
Module #5 Aligning Teacher Evaluation Data to Job-Embedded Professional Development
Course • 19 lessonsModule 5 leader training focuses on the last step in a professional growth model process. Leaders will be introduced to the concept of teacher evaluation "effectiveness data" being utilized to align with individual educator professional development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a school leader seeking updated educator evaluation training? Explore five JIGSAW training modules all designed to assist school leaders in better understanding the instructional leader's defined role.