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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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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?
Free
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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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Back2School Tools
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.