Come together in celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) Two Jewish day schools in the greater Boston area have been working to shift the culture of inclusion of neurodivergent students in… Read More
by Tamar Davis, CEO Dear friends, As the snow is falling, and I look out at the bare, stark trees, I’m struck by the timing of our Jewish holiday celebrating the birthday of the trees… Read More
Navigating the IEP process for your child in Jewish day school can feel like a daunting task. Join experts from Gateways and JF&CS – Disability Lifespan Solutions for a virtual session that will help get… Read More
by Tamar Davis, CEO We are always beating our proverbial drums about being inclusive and welcoming in our communities, in our synagogues, in our schools, in any shared spaces. Yet, we recognize that fostering an… Read More
Join education leaders and people with disabilities for this unique opportunity in honor of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Read More
Tamara and Angie never imagined that their son Austin could attend a Jewish day school. Born with neurofibromatosis, a condition that causes tumor growth on nerve tissue, Austin has negotiated developmental delays, motor challenges and attention difficulties throughout his life. Read More
Time and again we are approached by educators with the same question: “can you help me with a student’s behavior?” In reality, however, teachers might have opportunities within the classroom to manage the disruptive behavior effectively. All that teacher needs is the know-how to channel a student’s acting-out into more productive displays of energy. Read More
By Lenore Layman, Director of Educational Support Services at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School Can students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities flourish in a rigorous Jewish day school setting? How can students who… Read More
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. Read More
Schools should consider becoming a practicum site for psychology graduate students. Read More
