This 2-hour Zoom workshop provides current educators, teachers and school leaders, with a closer look at current thinking for teacher professional growth and evaluation.  As a result of Race to the Top federal legislation, school districts across the entire country are revisiting current systems and practices related to all aspects of how classroom observations take place, how feedback conferences are held with staff, and how the process assists staff in individual professional growth.  Typically, state education agencies have been required to demonstrate staff evaluation occurs annually by a licensed administrator (evaluator). Currently, in the state of Montana significant changes have been offered in supporting Montana school districts with a myriad of resources and tools aligned to a research-based instructional model (Danielson Framework for Teaching). Jigsaw Consulting and WMPLC have partnered to bring current practice to all educators in Montana through user-friendly tools and resources.

Intended Outcomes
At the end of this session:
1.  Participants will be able to guide professional learning and supports for staff.
2.  Participants will be able to focus instruction as part of school improvement process
3.  Participants will be able to evaluate professional learning activities and improve teacher and leader practice.
4.  Participants will be introduced to "high leverage practices" and "evidenced based practices."

Intended Audience: The intended audience is anyone who currently resides in the state of Montana serving as a classroom teacher or building administrator.  

Equipment: Laptop computer with an internet connection and a copy of the workshop PowerPoint slides and Handouts.

Presenter:  Dr. Jo Swain, JIGSAW Consulting

Location:  Distance learning via Zoom; The session will be recorded in case you are unable to attend.

Registration fee:  
$99/per person

Date and Time:
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

OPI renewal units: (2 renewal units hours)
Course number 22544410
For more information, contact director@wmplc.org