Summer 2020 Workshops
Browse the REMOTE workshops being offered this summer by The Jewish Education Project.
Learn and network with your peers. Find the right workshop for you and improve your skills in order to enhance your teaching in the next school year. All workshops will be held remotely.
Space is limited, so register today!
All workshops have a cost unless otherwise indicated. No one will be turned down due to cost. If you have any issues making full payment or general questions, please email Amanda Srere.
Tech Tools with Jewish Interactive
July 6th, 9th, 15th, 16th
Online Session
Cost: $18 for Sessions 1, 2, and 3; $36 for Session 4
CLOSED
Jewish Interactive is offering a multi-session exploration of Ji Tools and the many different pedagogic and practical uses teachers may have as they prepare for Fall 2020 and beyond. Each Ji HobNob session will last for 75 minutes and will consist of an interactive presentation followed by an open discussion and brainstorming session concluding with a 2-hour hands-on workshop.
Hidden Sparks Presents: Executive Functions and Literacy
July 7th, 8th
Online Session
Cost: $36
CLOSED
In this two-day workshop, teachers will learn about executive functions, specifically the executive functions required for reading and writing, and strategies to support students who struggle with them.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Hidden Sparks Presents: Words Worth While: Effective Vocabulary Instruction - SOLD OUT
July 13th
Online Session
Cost: $36
CLOSED
This workshop will highlight the importance of vocabulary in connection with being able to create meaning when reading and communicate effectively when writing.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Hidden Sparks Presents: The Visual Literacy Classroom: From Pictures to Words
July 14th
Online Session
Cost: $36
CLOSED
This workshop will focus on accessing and learning comprehension skills through visual methods and then applying those newly learned skills when tackling text.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Meaningful Mathematical Assessment and Analyzing Student Work Samples
July 14th
Online Session
Cost: $36
CLOSED
During this session participants will explore meaningful assessment experiences that show evidence of student thinking and learning. Participants will engage in a process for analyzing student work samples to help make sense of student thinking to drive purposeful instruction.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Improving Writing and Thinking Skills Across the Curriculum
July 14th- August 17th
Online Session
Cost: $72 per track
CANCELLED
Register today for the Catapult Writing Workshop Series with Dr. Collins: Writing Program's Virtual Professional Development. Please note that there will be 2 tracks available; For Educators New to Collins Writing: Track 1 and For Educators Who Attended Previous Collins Training: Track 2.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Rigorous Tasks to Support Engagement in Remote Learning
July 15th
Online Session
Cost: $36
CLOSED
During this session participants will investigate learning experiences that support deeper cognitive engagement and offer multiple entry points for a diverse set of learners.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Math in Focus
July 16th
Online Session
Cost: $18/session
CLOSED
This workshop is for schools that already use Math in Focus. It will provide them with support to shift to virtual/hybrid model. All of these sessions address remote and in-person learning; there are 4 different sessions during this day.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Responsive Classroom: Session I and Session II
July 20th, 21st, TBD
OR
July 22nd, 23rd, TBD
Online Session
Cost: $150
CANCELLED
The Responsive Classroom approach to teaching emphasizes academic, social, and emotional growth in a strong community.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
National Museum of American Jewish History Workshop
July 20th
Online Session
Cost: Free
CLOSED
Participate in the three sessions of this workshop: The Power of Objects, Becoming American Traveling Suitcase, and Havruta during Social Distancing- OpenBook.
Kagan Cooperative Learning: Online Workshop
July 22nd, 23rd
Online Session
Cost: $72
CANCELLED
This two-day workshop will help participants to fill their toolbox with easy-to-use, full-engagement strategies that enhance student engagement and achievement.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Just Words Virtual Launch Workshops®
July 28th
Online Session
Cost: $36
CLOSED
The Just Words® Virtual Launch Workshops (instructor-led) provide the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Just Words curriculum. Presented by Sharon Grunfeld.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Fundations Virtual Instructor-Led Launch Workshops®
Level K: August 3rd
Level 1: August 4th
Level 2: August 5th
Online Session
Cost: $36 per day
LEVEL K AND LEVEL 1 SOLD OUT
LEVEL 2 OPEN
Fundations® Virtual Instructor-Led Launch Workshops provide the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations curriculum.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Catapult Learning Math Workshops Series for 6-12 Teachers
August 3rd, 6th, and 7th
Online Session
Cost: $72
CANCELLED
Register today for the the Catapult Learning Math Workshops Series for 6-12 Teachers. Please note that this is a three-part series and participants must attend all three dates.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
WRS Introductory Course®
August 10th, 11th, 12th
Online Session
Cost: $72
SOLD OUT
This course provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) 4th Edition curriculum and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification. Presented by Sharon Grunfeld.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Establishing Middle School Systems for an Uncertain September
August 18th
Online Session
Cost: $36
OPEN
The workshop will include both direct and interactive instruction, and will give participants an opportunity to collaborate and plan for their first few weeks of school. This workshop is geared toward Middle School teachers.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.
Establishing High School Systems for an Uncertain September
August 20th
Online Session
Cost: $36
OPEN
The workshop will include both direct and interactive instruction, and will give participants an opportunity to collaborate and plan for their first few weeks of school. This workshop is geared toward High School teachers.
This course is open to teachers in New York City.