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

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!
For more information about Shefa Center events, please email info@shefacenter.org.
