MT EPAS Teacher Evaluation on Steroids is training for new school administrators that provides training and support focused on teacher observation and evaluation processes and procedures. Attend one or all of the five sessions. Sessions 2-5 are follow-up workshops for school leaders on all four components of the EPAS model.  This online training is intended for identified district leaders focused on clinical supervision processes,  collecting and analyzing classroom observation data, and professional growth plans.

Intended outcomes: Increase leader competencies and knowledge focused on teacher evaluation and observation. Schools Leaders will learn to effectively collect and analyze unbiased observation data to support job-embedded staff professional development.

Presenter:  Dr. Jo Swain, JIGSAW Consulting

Location:  distance learning via Zoom and sessions will be recorded in case you miss one.

Session 1: Introductory Session
Monday, August 2, 2021  8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (4.5 hours)

Session 2: Professional Growth Goal Session
Monday, August 9, 2021   8:30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. (2 hours)

Session 3: Formal and Informal Observation Data Analysis Session
Monday, August 16, 2021   8:30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. (2 hours)

Session 4: Pre-Post Observation Conferences Session
Monday, August 23, 2021  8:30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. (2 hours)

Session 5: Job-Embedded Professional Development Session
Monday, August 30, 2021  8:30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. (2 hours)


Registration fee options:  
$199/per person for all Sessions 1-5
$99 for Session 1 only
$79 for taking an individual session (Sessions 2-5)

Leaders will have electronic access to JIGSAW Consulting applicable resources. A guide for Montana School Leaders Supporting the implementation of Montana Employee Appraisal System Guide will be provided to support all training sessions.

OPI renewal units: (between 5-13 renewal units hours depending on sessions attended)

Course number 22544401
For more information, contact director@wmplc.org