Overview
Searching for an online course that provides a comprehensive ‘toolbox’ for everything a teacher needs to know in their first three years? A Road Map for Beginning Teachers is a comprehensive 4-Part learning series that will fulfill this quest. Purchase as a bundle or separately in 4 parts. Designed to support beginning teachers in navigating their first few years and facilitates a mindset that is reflective, proactive and consistently striving to improve one’s practice.
Teachers will:
- Access a user guide for an individual or school/system leader
- Develop a personal Teacher Profile highlighting goals, strengths, areas for growth and next steps
- Access editable templates, resources and tools
- A Reflective Journal
- Connect with other beginning teachers in an online discussion forum
This course will support beginning teachers in solidifying the foundation of an effective practice that balances the art and science of this great profession.
There are four key components to the full series:
Engage teacher’s thinking, support planning and foster the great impact of stepping into collaborative practices within the school to meet the needs of students.
Designed and facilitated by Jigsaw Learning Associate Collette Sylvestre, this 4 part learning series is intended to enhance skills and is not a substitute for a certificated program. Credits will not be granted nor is this learning series transferable to any other learning institution. Upon completion of this learning series, participants will be able to print a Certificate of Completion for their records.
Administrators and District Leaders
A Roap Map for Beginning Teachers can be purchased as a bundle in order to lead a cohort of teacher’s within their first few years of experience. There is a collaborative discussion forum and interactive dialogue Q & A as part of the online platform that can be accessed by each individual teacher enrolled in the course.
Module Overview
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Completion Time
Each part of the series varies in completion rates based on the specific content for the topic and will vary based on the time spent in the review and reflection components. The estimated times are noted below:
Introduction: 5 minutes
Part 1: 3 hours
Part 2: 1.5 hours
Part 3: 1 hour
Part 4: 2.3 hours
Summary: 5 minutes
Total completion time for the overall series is approximately 8 - 10 hours.
Cost and Access
The online learning series is $149 per participant if enrolling in all four parts, or each part can be purchased separately for $49. For organizations intending to provide access for multiple employees, a 10% discount is provided for 10 or more registrations.
Once registered, users will have lifetime access to the course materials!
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Customization and Support
Organizations have the ability to customize the learning series for their school or district, to include reference to specific policies, processes and procedures. Customization cost is $5000, with an automatic 10% discount for all access codes purchased for the organization’s customized series. Collette is also available to provide ongoing support through live sessions in conjunction with the learning series, for a deeper exploration of concepts and learning from the modules, through a case study approach. Contact us at to discuss customization or further support options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a timeframe to complete the series?
This series is completely asynchronous so it is intended for participants to go at their own pace. Overall estimated time to complete the full course is 8 - 10 hours.
Can the participants take some of the modules and not all?
The course can be completed when purchasing all four parts as a full series. It can also be purchased and completed in four separate parts. It is most comprehensive when completed as a full series. This could be tailored if a school or district wished to customize the course.
How long do participants have access to the course and the included materials?
Once registered, users will have lifetime access to the course materials!
Do I receive anything at the completion of the course?
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, which includes the number of course hours for the course.
Is there a discount when purchasing for multiple participants?
For organizations intending to provide access for multiple staff members, a 10% discount is provided for 10 or more registrations.
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