Upcoming Events

Join us for our workshops designed for K-8 educators and parents looking to gain concrete tools, skills and frameworks for teaching and supporting all students.

Beyond Decoding: The Science of Reading Comprehension (2-Part Series)

Join us for a 2-part, highly interactive webinar designed specifically for K-8 educators. Build practical skills for teaching reading comprehension with attention to students’ knowledge, vocabulary and language abilities and learn a framework for effective chapter book instruction. Part 1 is on January 28th and Part 2 is on February 4th.

Dates
January 28, 2026
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February 4, 2026
Time
3:45-5:00 pm EST
Course Fee
$90 for 2-Part Series
LOCATION
Virtual - Link will be provided
Instructor(s)
Brittany Zucker
REGISTER HERE
Strengthening Students’ Writing and Thinking (Session 1)

Join us for a 75-minute, highly interactive webinar designed specifically for K-8 educators. Learn explicit and evidence-based strategies to help students write more powerful sentences and paragraphs, while also deepening their content knowledge. Session 1 will focus on sentence-level strategies and Session 2 will focus on paragraph work. Sign up for one or both sessions.

Dates
February 3, 2026
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Time
4:30-5:45 pm EST
Course Fee
$60 for each session
LOCATION
Virtual - Link will be provided
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Gensior
REGISTER HERE
Strengthening Students’ Writing and Thinking (Session 2)

Join us for a 75-minute, highly interactive webinar designed specifically for K-8 educators. This webinar will demonstrate how to use sentence and paragraph level skills to help students revise and edit their writing. Learn how to provide more effective feedback to students and build their independence during the critical revision and editing stages. Sign up for one or both sessions.

Dates
February 10, 2026
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Time
4:30-5:45 pm EST
Course Fee
$60 for each session
LOCATION
Virtual - Link will be provided
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Gensior
REGISTER HERE
Together We Thrive: Elevating Inclusive Education in Jewish Day Schools - Field-Wide Conference March 8-9, 2026

Join this inaugural national gathering to build community and strengthen the field of inclusion in Jewish day schools. Develop your skills for delivering the best support to students in Tiers 2 and 3, and become a change maker within your school, influencing broader systems and Tier 1 instruction.

This gathering brings together teachers, educational professionals, and leaders from Jewish day schools nationwide as we work collectively to expand our capacity to educate diverse learners and strengthen inclusive practice across our communities.

Fully funded by generous philanthropic support. Participants must cover their own travel/lodging arrangements.

Dates
March 8, 2026
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March 9, 2026
Time
Course Fee
LOCATION
The Shefa School, 17 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023
Instructor(s)
Register here.
Helping Students Revise and Edit

Join us for a 75-minute, highly interactive webinar designed specifically for K-8 educators. This webinar will demonstrate how to use sentence and paragraph level skills to help students revise and edit their writing. Learn how to provide more effective feedback to students and build their independence during the critical revision and editing stages.

Dates
March 19, 2026
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Time
4:30-5:45 pm EST
Course Fee
$60
LOCATION
Virtual - Link will be provided
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Gensior
REGISTER HERE
Novelty within Structure: Keeping All Students Engaged

Join us for a 60-minute, highly interactive webinar designed specifically for K-8 educators. We must provide novelty within structured lessons to keep students actively engaged in their learning. Learn strategies and protocols that promote active participation from all and help you effectively monitor for understanding.

Dates
April 27, 2026
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Time
4:30-5:30 pm EST
Course Fee
$50
LOCATION
Virtual - Link will be provided
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Gensior
REGISTER HERE

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