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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, individual, training module is $45. Join by simply creating a JIGSAW Account. Annual memberships for all Montana Leaders are $189. A JIGSAW Bundle is $225. Digital downloads range from $45 to $189."Instructional School Leaders in Montana and Beyond," an online collaboration platform, is free of charge!
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Are OPI Renewal units available for school leader training?
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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A Puzzle Piece or Two! Beginning the Learning Journey as an Instructional Leader
(Designed for Educators) Introduction to an Instructional Framework
Course • 11 lessons5.0 average rating (1 review)The training is focused on introductory-level information about the Danielson Framework for Teaching along with how this framework aligns with the additional instructional model tools identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction.
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A Deeper Dive, Designed for School Leaders Seeking Indepth Learning, A Puzzle Piece or Two! Beginning the Learning Journey as an Instructional Leader, Identifying Puzzle Edge Pieces to Form Individual Processes and Procedures for School Leaders
Goal Setting for Principals: A JIGSAW Approach
Course • 2 lessonsEmpower your leadership with the JIGSAW School Goal Setting Workbook. Streamline your vision and enhance your school's performance through effective goal development.
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A Puzzle Piece or Two! Beginning the Learning Journey as an Instructional Leader
Module #2 Goal Setting for Teachers
Course • 11 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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A Puzzle Piece or Two! Beginning the Learning Journey as an Instructional Leader
Module #3 Observing and Analyzing Instruction
Course • 17 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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A Puzzle Piece or Two! Beginning the Learning Journey as an Instructional Leader
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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A Deeper Dive, Designed for School Leaders Seeking Indepth Learning, A Puzzle Piece or Two! Beginning the Learning Journey as an Instructional Leader
JIGSAW School Leader Resource Library
Course • 10 lessonsLeaders attempt whenever possible to not reinvent the wheel. To that end, JIGSAW School Leader Resource Library provides school leaders with a platform for locating information quickly and efficiently. Resources are downloadable for school leaders.
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.

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