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.

Three-Day PAF Reading Workshop

The PAF Reading Program workshop uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, teaching videos, modeling, lesson planning, questioning, analyzing student work, and reflection. Our course facilitators, Dee McKechnie and Cara Jordan, first present an overview of multisensory instruction for teaching reading, spelling and handwriting based on the science of reading.

After an overview of the PAF scope and sequence, the course then delves into the 5 components of the daily reading lesson, (1) review, (2) introduction of new material, (3) spelling dictation, (4) reading, and (5) reinforcement. The course supports teacher development by including relevant research for each part of the lesson along with the practical application of this knowledge. Additionally, participants are given the opportunity to plan and implement different parts of the lesson with direct feedback from the course instructors. Participants will also see PAF lessons in action at the Shefa School as part of the course.

Certification: All participants receive a Completion of Approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Certificate

Dates
October 21, 2026
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November 4, 2026
Time
Day 1: October 21 - 9:00am - 1:00pm, Day 2: October 28 - 9:00am - 2:30pm, Day 3: November 4 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Course Fee
$595.00. ($170 worth of materials included)
LOCATION
The Shefa Center - 17 West 60th Street, New York, New York 10023
Instructor(s)
Cara Jordan and Deirdre McKechnie. Please see Instructors Page for full bios.
Register Here
The Science of Hebrew Reading School Study Tour

Join us for an exclusive school visit to learn about the Science of Hebrew Reading through workshops and Shefa classroom observations.

Offered in partnership with Yeshiva University's Azrieli Graduate School and featuring Hebrew reading expert Dr. Scott Goldberg.

Ideal for:

  • K-8 educators and administrators

  • Hebrew reading teachers, interventionists, and department chairs

  • Student support directors and learning specialists

  • Religious school directors

Details:

  • November 3

  • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • The Shefa School - 17 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023

  • Thanks to generous philanthropic support, we are able to offer this program at a reduced cost of $40

Limited spots available!

Dates
November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026
Time
November 3 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Course Fee
Thanks to generous philanthropic support, we are able to offer this program at a reduced cost of $40
LOCATION
The Shefa School - 17 West 60th Street, New York, New York 10023
Instructor(s)
Dr. Scott Goldberg and Esther Katz
Register Here

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