Comprehensive Learning
Gain in-depth knowledge of distributed leadership and its impact on school improvement
Practical Implementation
Thirteen activities designed to engage staff in meaningful collaborative discussions are included in this study.
Expert Guidance
Receive expert guidance from experienced educators in Montana as JIGSAW School networks with K-12 leaders through the community link, "Instructional School Leaders in Montana and Beyond."
About the Course "What Will I Be Able to Utilize Upon Completion?
In this course, school leaders will be introduced to distributed leadership and learn how to effectively implement it in a school or school district. You will gain valuable insights and strategies to transform your school leadership approach, leading to enhanced school improvement and student outcomes. Join us on this transformative journey and become a master of distributed leadership.
About the Facilitator
Hi, I'm Jo Swain, an experienced educator passionate about transforming school leadership. Through my years of experience and dedication to improving schools, I have mastered the art of distributed leadership. My goal is to empower school leaders like you with the knowledge and skills needed to drive positive change in your educational community.
Course Curriculum
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Introduction to Distributed Leadership
- Key Leadership Roles in Distributed Leadership Free preview
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Access to Report and Activities: Meaningful and Sustainable School Improvement Through Distributed Leadership Activities
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Building a Collaborative Culture
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Fostering Trust
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Creating a Professional Culture
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Engaging Stakeholders
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SCENARIO How Distributed Leadership Can Lead to Different Decisions
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Implementation Strategies
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Managing the Risks of Distributed Leadership
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Measuring Success
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Reflecting and Adjusting
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Meaningful and Sustainable School Improvement with Distributed Leadership--An Action Plan
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What People Are Saying
Discover how this course is making a difference and empowering school leaders to drive positive change
My many years of work with Jo Swain and Jigsaw Consulting with a focus on Leadership Calibration has been transformative. It helped me sharpen my lens around what “meets” and “exceeds” truly looks like with regard to teaching performance and encouraged me to ground my evaluations in observable practice rather than assumptions. This process has also reshaped how I interpret teacher performance overall—moving me from broad impressions to a much more precise, evidence-based view of instructional practice. Instead of asking, “Does this feel effective?” I now ask, “What did I see, hear, and observe that demonstrates impact on student learning?” This shift has allowed me to recognize strengths with greater accuracy, identify growth areas more clearly, and ensure that my evaluations truly reflect what is happening in the classroom while honoring the professionalism of my staff.
Montana Principal
As an elementary principal and struggling to make evaluations meaningful, calibration helped me focus on what was most important. I was able to have meaningful conversations with staff, help them set goals and focus vs trying to evaluate everything that was happening in the classroom when I was in there to observe. Calibration helped me concentrate on what was most crucial as an elementary school principal who struggled to make evaluations relevant. Instead of trying to assess everything that was going on in the classroom when I was there to observe, I was able to have meaningful conversations with staff and assist them in setting goals.
Retired Principal
Calibration helped me become more consistent, more evidence-driven, and clearer in my evaluations. After the process, I realized how much room I had to grow in aligning language, evidence, and scoring.
Elementary Principal
My many years of work with Jo Swain and Jigsaw Consulting with a focus on Leadership Calibration has been transformative. It helped me sharpen my lens around what “meets” and “exceeds” truly looks like with regard to teaching performance and encouraged me to ground my evaluations in observable practice rather than assumptions. This process has also reshaped how I interpret teacher performance overall—moving me from broad impressions to a much more precise, evidence-based view of instructional practice. Instead of asking, “Does this feel effective?” I now ask, “What did I see, hear, and observe that demonstrates impact on student learning?” This shift has allowed me to recognize strengths with greater accuracy, identify growth areas more clearly, and ensure that my evaluations truly reflect what is happening in the classroom while honoring the professionalism of my staff.
Montana Principal
Calibration helped me become more consistent, more evidence-driven, and clearer in my evaluations. After the process, I realized how much room I had to grow in aligning language, evidence, and scoring.
Elementary Principal
As an elementary principal and struggling to make evaluations meaningful, calibration helped me focus on what was most important. I was able to have meaningful conversations with staff, help them set goals and focus vs trying to evaluate everything that was happening in the classroom when I was in there to observe. Calibration helped me concentrate on what was most crucial as an elementary school principal who struggled to make evaluations relevant. Instead of trying to assess everything that was going on in the classroom when I was there to observe, I was able to have meaningful conversations with staff and assist them in setting goals.
Retired Principal
Transform Your School Leadership Today
Enroll now to access expert guidance, practical strategies, and comprehensive learning on distributed leadership. Join a community of empowered school leaders and take the first step towards transforming your school or district.
$189.00