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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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Fall Back-to-School Faculty Meeting Agenda Item
Digital download •Leaders looking for a brief "introduction" to current thinking related to educator evaluation in Montana. The brief video provides an overview of key changes. Resources are designed for staff activities. Hard copies can be requested.
Free
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Calibration for School Leaders: The What, Why, and How?
Digital download •Creating evaluator rater validity and reliability requires leader commitment to learn more about how to increase rater competence. Additionally, calibration skills connect the importance of providing high-quality feedback to teachers.
Free
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Building Instructional Leadership Team (BILT) Resource
Digital download •School or district instructional leadership teams never stop seeking valid resources to assist in solving the instructional leadership problem of practice. How do building leaders elevate instructional leader actions?
$75
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Engaging Instructional Leadership Workbook for Leader PLC's
Digital download •Instructional leaders seek opportunities to collaborate with colleagues about important topics such as, time management, levers for school improvement, and distributed leadership. This tool offers leaders 5 topics for professional collaboration.
$89
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Choosing an Instructional Framework Guide for School or District Teams
Digital download •The purpose of this guide is to aide school or district teams in selecting and implementing an instructional framework to serve as the basis for an educator evaluation system. Action steps and resources are provided to inform school team actions.
$189
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Implementing an Instructional Framework Guide for School or District Teams
Digital download •Section two of the "Choosing and Implementing an Instructional Framework" assists school and district teams by providing support for a successful instructional framework implementation either school or district wide.
$189
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.