Why We Should Celebrate Trees in Winter
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
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Navigating the IEP Process in Jewish Day Schools
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
You Have to Listen to Learn
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
From Intentions to Action: Supporting Students with Disabilities at Your School
Join education leaders and people with disabilities for this unique opportunity in honor of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Read More
The Slifka Day School Inclusion Initiative
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
Digging Deeper into Behavior Challenges
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
A Day School Tackles the Challenge of Literacy
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
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. Read More
Increasing Access to Mental Health Services in the Jewish Day School Community
Schools should consider becoming a practicum site for psychology graduate students. Read More
Parent Story: Jewish Learning is Foundational
by Joanne and Adam, Gateways Parents For our family, Jewish learning is foundational—it’s at the very root of who we are and how we live. Before we were blessed with our four children, both Joanne… Read More