B’nei Mitzvah Program Parent Panel
The Event Do you have questions about how to adapt the b’nei mitzvah process for children with a range of learning and support needs? Are you at a loss for where to begin or unsureRead More
Community Perspectives
Life Does Not Have to Be Perfect to Be Wonderful: An Inspiring Evening with Jodi Samuels
The Event Yachad New England and Gateways present Life Does Not Have to Be Perfect to Be Wonderful: An Inspiring Evening with Jodi Samuels. Jodi Samuels is a motivational speaker and the author of “Chutzpah,Read More
Reflections on a Special Bar Mitzvah
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and in the spirit of the time, I have been reflecting on my lovely 19-year-old daughter Ashley, and one of the most memorable days in her childhood, herRead More
Isabella’s Bat Mitzvah: A Mother’s Reflections
By Cara Coller As I sat down to write this, for once in my life I was at a loss. Not at what to say, but how to express what it means to be Isabella’sRead More
Our Spectrum
I have twin 14-year-old sons, Sam and Jack. Jack’s development is typical; Sam’s development began to shift when he was 18 months old.
MaDYK Assessment of Hebrew Reading: The Importance of Progress Monitoring
MaDYK, a universal screening assessment of Hebrew reading skills, enables educators to effectively, efficiently and easily monitor a child’s Hebrew reading progress from Kindergarten through the end of Grade 3.
Taking the Next Step into Inclusion
During this Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion month, can we look at ourselves and our lives to consider how we can integrate awareness, incorporate inclusion and demonstrate acceptance?
Empowering Teachers to Support Student Wellness
Within any school setting, there are inevitably students who need a helping hand. But sometimes it is not easy for teachers to recognize when a student needs additional support.
Increasing Access to Mental Health Services in the Jewish Day School Community
Schools should consider becoming a practicum site for psychology graduate students.
A Teen Volunteer’s Reflections
Not a day goes by where I do not discuss how much I love being a teen volunteer at Gateways.