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.
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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
The Multisensory Math workshop is designed for K-8 educators looking to gain concrete tools, skills, and understandings for teaching math. The Multisensory Math program applies Orton-Gillingham multisensory instructional strategies to mathematics. Learn methods for teaching math concepts and explicit instructional language to support understanding and retention.
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Certification: All participants receive a Completion of Approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Certificate
Join us for this inaugural national gathering as we build community and strengthen the field of inclusion in Jewish day schools.
This conference is open to learning specialists and directors of student support working in Jewish day schools.
Registration will open September 2025. Sign up to receive registration information.
Fully funded by generous philanthropic support. Participants must cover their own travel/lodging arrangements.
For more information about Shefa Center events, please email info@shefacenter.org.
