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Whether training or course options fit your learning needs, identify specific professional goals and get started!
Products
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Choosing an Instructional Framework Guide for School or District Teams
Digital download •The purpose of this guide is to aid 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
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Professional Growth Plans for Educators
Digital download •The guide provides specific steps to monitor professional goal processes. Both leader and classroom teacher roles are defined with concrete examples.
$45
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A Guide on "How to Create a Distributed Leadership Initiative in Your School"
Digital download •The guide references a research-informed framework for advancing meaningful school improvement using a distributed leadership approach. Why distributed leadership?
$45
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Resource list of 10 Action Steps for"Choosing" Guide
Digital download •Choosing and Implementing an Instructional Framework Guide for Educators, Section One contains 10 Action Steps to determine an instructional framework for a school or district.
$45
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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
Leader Learning Paths
Proficient learning path provides school leaders with an indepth understanding of basic content implementation. Advanced learning path provides school leaders with additional tools and resources to successfully implement a professional growth model, such as digital downloads, handbooks, and guides.
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Proficient School Leader Learning Path
Proficient Evaluator Learning Path
Bundle • 5 learning productsProficient Evaluator Learning Path provides an opportunity for school leaders to dive more deeply into the introductory information in the "novice" learning path.
Several Purchase Options to Choose$225
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Advanced School Leader Learning Path
Advanced Evaluator Learning Path
Bundle • 5 learning productsAdvanced Evaluator Learning Path provides school leaders seeking to update and enhance evaluator skills with research-based practices and resources to take a more in-depth look at the importance of evaluator processes based on individual growth.
$225
Frequently Asked Questions
Calling school leaders, veteran or new to the position, to prioritize this professional development to objectively ensure high-quality instruction is the norm in your school. By creating a professional culture of learning, students benefit from enhanced classroom teacher instruction. JIGSAW School is a WIN-WIN---for evaluators and students!
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What is JIGSAW School?
JIGSAW School was initiated in 2019 by Dr. Jo Swain, retired administrator from Billings, Montana. My professional career included serving as an elementary principal and as a higher education professor. These two positions provided me the drive and motivation to assist school leaders in all aspects of educator evaluation. Antiquated educator evaluation systems are fading away for the better replaced by an instructional growth model designed to assist educators in identified areas of growth. This philosophical shift requires evaluators today to commit to significantly different procedures and processes. Thus, 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?
Creating a JIGSAW School account is free. Access to the statewide community link, "Instructional School Leaders in Montana and Beyond" is activated upon registration. Access to the collaborate community is free. JIGSAW School provides leaders with three specific levels of courses, novice, proficient and advanced. The course is designed as a "learning path" providing specific course topics for level of understanding. The novice level is introductory level information followed by the other two levels to enhance the learning further. Each learning path is $225, however, if all three are purchased there is a significant reduction in cost.
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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.