Prizmah Programs & Services Catalog

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WE BELIEVE

in approaching school improvement HOLISTICALLY.

WE WANT

schools to be INSTITUTIONALLY STRONG, PEDAGOGICALLY EVOLVING, and FINANCIALLY VIABLE.

WE OFFER

consulting and programs that are CUSTOMIZABLE to meet the unique needs of every school.

WANT WE EXIST

to strengthen our Jewish day schools’ abilities to ENSURE THE JEWISH FUTURE by shaping our children SPIRITUALLY, SOCIALLY, and ACADEMICALLY.

WE ARE

PRIZMAH: CENTER FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS and we aspire to bridge the gap between WHERE SCHOOLS ARE and WHERE SCHOOLS HOPE TO BE. Our mission is to transform the North American Jewish day school landscape. Our pioneering approach provides day schools with tools to foster the educational excellence, financial vitality, and community support that will make a day school education the first choice for Jewish families. Our vision is a thriving, passionate, engaged, and committed Jewish community—nurtured by Jewish day schools— for generations to come.

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CONTENTS FUNDRAISING & GOVERNANCE Board Governance 101 / 10 Coaching: Board Presidents, Board Chairs & Lay Leaders /11 Governance & Fundraising Academy /12 New Development Director Training /13 Strategic Planning That Works /14

LEADERSHIP SEARCH & PL ACEMENT Smart Search /17

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PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP A Taste of Coaching: Booster Coaching /20 Coaching: Leaders at All Levels / 2 1 of School Professional YHead U Excellence Project / 2 2 YU

Immunity to Change Workshop / 2 3

YOU Lead /2 4

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RECRUITMENT & RETENTION Atidenu /2 7 Comprehensive Strategies for Increasing YU Enrollment /2 8 Enhancing Recruiting Efforts Using Web & Social Media / 2 9 New Admission Director Training / 3 0 Parent, Faculty, & Board Ambassador Training /3 1 Recruitment & Retention Processes Audit /3 2 Synagogue Synergy / 3 3

SCHOOL ASSESSMENT Accreditation /3 6 Leadership Structure Roles & Responsibilities Review /37 5

TEACHING & LEARNING

Y UTeachers at All Levels /4 0 Coaching: Customized Professional Development /4 1 edJEWcon: Learn, Reflect, & Share /4 2 Hebrew Badging Project /4 3 Jewish Court of All Time /4 4 Jewish Educators’ Institute /45 Moot Beit Din /46 Professional Development for Schools in Small Communities /4 7 Professional Learning Communities Design & Implementation /4 8 Teacher Induction Investment Program /4 9 Teacher Rounds /50

E X T E R N A L C O N S U LTA N T S 51 /52 /53 /54 /55 /56 /57

RESHET PRIZMAH /58

FA Q s & F Y I s 61 /62 /63 6

Dear friend, I am thrilled to share with you our inaugural Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day School Portfolio of Programs & Services.

At Prizmah, we are committed to becoming the central address for strengthening Jewish day schools by building an organization that is dedicated to serving every school in a customized and targeted way. Since long before we launched, our team has been crafting the most effective and efficient strategies to help your school attain its goals.

And though we aim to be a one-stop-shop for Jewish day schools, we recognize that our support cannot have a one-size-fits-all approach. To that end, we have established a cadre of School Advocates who will help you navigate the offerings presented in this portfolio and guide you toward the resources that can best serve your school—whether offered by Prizmah or elsewhere. Their job is to truly know your school. Your School Advocate also will be qualified to help address any specific denominational needs that your school may have.

This is only the beginning of our commitment to ensuring that your investment yields the returns you seek.

We are so excited to give you access to experts who will best position you and your school for success by leveraging their extensive knowledge of day schools, coupled with objective data that has been collected over the past several years.

When you work with us, whether it is through the programs and services described in these pages, or through our robust and interwoven Reshet Prizmah network (see Page 58), we know that you are investing your time and energy to bring significant change and growth to your school. We also believe that by investing financially in our programs and services, you are making a statement—to yourselves, your faculty, and your community—that you are doing everything possible to bring an outstanding learning experience to your students. Their faces shine through the pages of this book because when it comes down to it, they are the reason why we are all engaged in this work.

As you browse through this portfolio, please know that it represents an ongoing work in progress. As we continue to listen to and learn from you about the best ways in which we can help you be successful, we will continue to update it with new offerings and opportunities as they become available.

At Prizmah, we are building on the experiences and relationships of our founding organizations to deliver intiatives that will have a lasting impact on your school. Prizmah was formed from the belief that the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. It is our goal to make that self-evident.

In the meantime, I invite you to reach out to us for anythng that you or your school might need.

With much appreciation for all that you do, Paul Bernstein, CEO, Prizmah (paulb@prizmah.org) 7

WE BELIEVE that healthy schools are always growing in all areas.

Strong lay leadership and a solid development plan offers schools their best chance at achieving excellence all around.

‫קיימות‬

FUNDRAISING & GOVERNANCE

Board Governance 101 Coaching: Board Presidents, Board Chairs, & Lay Leaders Governance & Fundraising Academy New Development Director Training Strategic Planning That Works

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FUNDRAISING & GOVERNANCE

W H AT I T I S

BOARD GOVERNANCE 101

We begin this service with a governance survey of your school’s board members about their collective and individual roles. We then offer a full-day workshop using tutorials, case studies, and interactive exercises to establish norms and a shared understanding of their individual and shared responsibilities.

WHO IT IS FOR Schools with a developing Board of Directors.

WHY WE OFFER IT Board membership is in a constant state of flux.

Laying a strong foundation of knowledge and purpose can dramatically improve your board’s governance and engagement.

CONTACT: DAN PERLA danp@prizmah.org

$5,800 10

FUNDRAISING & GOVERNANCE

COACHING: B OA R D P R ES I D E N T S , B OA R D C H A I R S , & L AY L E A D E R S

W H AT I T I S

WHO IT IS FOR

Over the course of the school year, we will apply best practices collected from similar schools and work with both lay and professional leaders to assess strengths and opportunities, clarify roles, and define an action plan. In doing so, your board will be poised to create the dream team that will develop donor relationships and enhance fundraising efforts.

Board Presidents, Development Committee Chairs, Heads of School, and Development Directors, or a combination of the highest level of lay and professional leaders that applies to your school.

CONTACT: DAN PERLA danp@prizmah.org

WHY WE OFFER IT Prioritization, role clarity, excellent planning, and consistent implementation make the difference between a stagnant development effort and a powerful one. If your school is looking to raise more money, we’re here to help you create a collaborative team that prioritizes development.

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FUNDRAISING & GOVERNANCE

W H AT I T I S Governance & Fundraising Academy (GFA) is an 18-month program that is designed to boost your school’s financial sustainability by ensuring that a solid governance and fundraising program is in place.

GFA provides your school with: • Alignment between your school’s lay and professional leaders on building a governance system that embraces fundraising to the fullest extent.

• Training that expands your development team’s ability to create a comprehensive plan, define the professional and lay leadership roles needed for implementation, and increase team member capacity.

• Exposure to new strategies and skills in key areas.

GOVERNANCE & FUNDRAISING ACADEMY

WHO IT IS FOR Schools looking to experience financial sustainability in the short and long term.

WHY WE OFFER IT A school with a strong culture of philanthropy combines best practices in governance, professional leadership, and fundraising. GFA offers support in all of these areas to make achieving transformative change in fundraising possible.

CONTACT: DAN PERLA danp@prizmah.org 12

APPLICATIONS are available midApril 2017 and are reviewed on a rolling basis.

PROGRAM STARTS: Summer 2017

*Total program cost is: $40,000. $20,000 is covered by The AVI CHAI Foundation enrollment match.

$20,000*

FUNDRAISING & GOVERNANCE

W H AT I T I S A comprehensive, two-day orientation for new Development Directors on best practices covering the key areas of development, such as: • • • •

board relationship management annual campaign management major gifts cultivation solicitation

WHO IT IS FOR Newly hired Development Directors.

NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TRAINING

WHY WE OFFER IT The Development Director role is often regarded as a vital position with high leverage on annual revenues. However, due to lack of support and guidance, it is often met with a great deal of turnover. We help new hires in this position start off on the right foot, ensuring successful results and greater chances for retention.

CONTACT: DAN PERLA danp@prizmah.org

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FUNDRASING & GOVERNANCE

S T R AT E G I C PLANNING T H AT WORKS

W H AT I T I S Using proprietary tools, techniques, and accelerated pacing, we will guide your board in developing a three-year strategic plan that includes a financial plan. We also will conduct a SWOT analysis using benchmarking data and surveys, help your board set attainable goals, and create a system for implementing strategic initiatives in addition to creating a tracking system to monitor outcomes.

WHO IT IS FOR

WHY WE OFFER IT

Heads of School and board leaders looking to create a data-driven plan that will guide your school’s operations, finances, and governance systems toward viability.

Schools often benefit from an outside consultant who can facilitate deep thinking with an objective perspective of the school.

CONTACT: DAN PERLA danp@prizmah.org 14

$ 1 7, 6 0 0

WE BELIEVE that the road to excellence in Jewish education is paved by the right leadership.

Make sure your school’s leadership search uses systems that will help find the ideal leader and advance your school in the process.

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LEADERSHIP SEARCH & PLACEMENT

Smart Search

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LEADERSHIP SEARCH & PLACEMENT

W H AT I T I S Our placement team will work with you to find the best match for your school by establishing a timeline for the search, optimizing the search committee, and preparing a communications strategy. Together, we will define the opportunity, develop an ideal candidate profile, and market your school and the chance to lead it so as to attract the best candidates.

Additionally, we will design and support a thorough interview and smart selection process, help the search committee create a fair and competitive compensation package, and design onboarding structures that will position the new leader for success in the first year and beyond.

WHO IT IS FOR Schools that are looking to find the right match for an open Head of School or Principal position.

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SMART SEARCH

$11,925

Principal Placement

$11,925 of School $ 3 4 , 9 5 0 Head Placement

WHY WE OFFER IT We understand schools as a system, as a community, and as a mission-driven Jewish institution. We believe that a search offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your school. We’ll help you take advantage of this opportunity by leveraging our deep knowledge of Jewish day schools and our vast network to help you bring on board an exceptional leader who is an outstanding fit for your school. We also will be there to support you every step of the way.

CONTACT: RABBI MACCABEE AVISHUR maccabeea@prizmah.org

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WE BELIEVE that what makes or breaks a school are its leaders.

That’s a lot of pressure.

We need to help our leaders succeed and feel good about the work they are doing.

Through cohort learning, leadership development, and online learning, we are dedicated to helping our leaders feel supported, prepared, and empowered.

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PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

A Taste Of Coaching: Booster Coaching Coaching: Leaders at All Levels Head of School Professional Excellence Project Immunity to Change Workshop YOU Lead

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PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

A TA S T E O F C O A C H I N G : BOOSTER COACHING

W H AT I T I S Three 50-minute introductory sessions for leaders at any level to get a sense of how coaching can impact their practice.

WHO IT IS FOR Leaders at any level.

WHY WE OFFER IT See for yourself why coaching has become the single most effective tool for leaders across industries to thrive in their positions.

CONTACT: RABBI MACCABEE AVISHUR maccabeea@prizmah.org

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$575

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

COACHING: L E A D E R S AT ALL LEVELS W H AT I T I S A series of weekly, hour-long coaching sessions over the course of 10 months that begins with establishing goals and identifying specific areas of improvement.

Sessions are designed to help school leaders resolve their most pressing issues and strengthen their leadership on all fronts.

WHO IT IS FOR Head of Schools, senior leadership teams, and administrators.

WHY WE OFFER IT School leadership is more complex than ever before. Coaching helps make sense of the complexities by building your leader’s capacity to communicate effectively, make thoughtful decisions, build consensus, and energize his or her team.

CONTACT: RABBI MACCABEE AVISHUR maccabeea@prizmah.org

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PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

HEAD OF SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM W H AT I T I S

WHO IT IS FOR

WHY WE OFFER IT

The Head of School Professional Excellence Program (HoSPEP) offers Heads of School the opportunity to engage in weekly, one-on-one intensive coaching from successful, experienced coaches and benefit from being part of a network of like-minded school leaders.

New Heads of School within the first three years of their job or leaders assuming a new HoS role this coming year.

One-on-one advice and encouragement over the course of a year from experienced coaches relieves much of the pressure that new school leaders face and helps individuals carve out their path toward leadership success.

APPLICATIONS are accepted: Mid-May 2017.

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CONTACT: COOKI LEVY cookil@prizmah.org

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

IMMUNITY TO CHANGE WORKSHOP W H AT I T I S A two-and-a-half-hour workshop and one 50-minute follow-up call for schools who want to see progress in any change effort.

WHO IT IS FOR Professional and lay leadership teams.

WHY WE OFFER IT All schools are involved in schoolwide change projects. This workshop will poise you and your team for success by helping you think through how to manage the change you seek, reverse resistance to change, and identify the parts of the insititution that stand in the way of growth.

$950

CONTACT: RABBI MACCABEE AVISHUR maccabeea@prizmah.org

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PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

YOU LEAD W H AT I T I S

WHO IT IS FOR

YOU Lead is a year-long leadership development program that offers both online and in-person learning for school leaders. Together with your peers, mentors, and top innovators, you will reflect on your practices and beliefs, challenge your assumptions about Jewish education, and dive into topics that today’s leaders face. Areas of focus include:

Current and aspiring school leaders.

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leading your faculty change management effective hiring supervision and evaluation reflective leadership alternative models for education school finance

WHY WE OFFER IT Any effective leader will tell you that they weren’t born that way; it takes years of cultivation, learning, mistakes, successes, mentorship, and experience. YOU Lead compresses all these components into a year-long study alongside people who are facing the same things you are. This program offers a built-in curriculum and network that participants depend on long after the program ends.

CONTACT: SHIRA LOEWENSTEIN shiral@prizmah.org

APPLICATIONS are available: June 2017.

PROGRAM STARTS: Fall 2017

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$4,000* *Total program cost is: $8,000. $4,000 is covered by The AVI CHAI Foundation enrollment match.

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WE BELIEVE that schools exist for students and that strong enrollment can define the success of a school.

There is no secret to boosting enrollment, but there are proven practices that can bring more children into your classrooms.

In fact, there are many models today for how to reach enrollment goals—models that will help you broaden your impact and expand your reach year after year.

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RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

Atidenu Comprehensive Strategies for Increasing Enrollment Enhancing Recruiting Efforts Using Web & Social Media New Admission Director Training Parent, Faculty, & Board Ambassador Training Recruitment & Retention Processes Audit Synagogue Synergy 26

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

AT I D E N U

W H AT I T I S

WHO IT IS FOR

Atidenu provides your school with the knowedge and skills you need to bolster recruitment and retention efforts. The program begins with a comprehensive assessment of your current practices and continues with:

Admission Directors, Heads of School, and lay leaders. Each school must come as a team.

• A three-day convening where teams of school professionals and lay leaders can learn from leading independent and Jewish day school recruitment and retention experts and peers from other schools.

• 64 hours of coaching support that is designed to help your school create and implement a concrete, long-term plan toward enhancing recruitment and retention.

APPLICATIONS are accepted: June 2017 PROGRAM STARTS: Fall 2017

WHY WE OFFER IT Tuition typically covers more than 80% of a school’s operating budget. An investment in your school’s capacity to recruit new students and retain current students is a strong investment in your school’s sustainability.

CONTACT: DAN PERLA danp@prizmah.org

*Total program cost is: $40,000. $20,000 is covered by The AVI CHAI Foundation enrollment match.

$20,000*

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RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

C O M P R E H E N S I V E S T R AT E G I E S FOR INCREASING ENROLLMENT W H AT I T I S The consultation begins with coaching for school professionals that is focused on analyzing your school’s current student and parent base. It continues with in-depth interviews with target segment members that identify their school choice priorities and lend insight into how they assess your school relative to competing schools. Following the interviews, we will help strengthen your current value-proposition-related communications and provide a training session for your parent ambassadors that will teach them how to communicate your school’s value proposition effectively and persuasively.

WHO IT IS FOR Admission Directors.

WHY WE OFFER IT The most efficient and effective way to boost student population is by increasing enrollment in your school’s entry grades and taking steps to ensure high retention. This consultation will provide a proven roadmap for your school to build its ongoing capacity for growth.

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$6,250

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

ENHANCING

RECRUITING EFFORTS USING WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA W H AT I T I S Looking to refresh your school’s digital presence? We’ll share best practices for the use of website and social media from the independent and Jewish day school field to stimulate new thinking.

Together, we’ll examine case studies from Jewish day schools that have successfully utilized their online presence to enhance recruitment and retention. We also will help you develop a clear plan, with actionable steps, to get you started.

WHO IT IS FOR Admissions Directors and Heads of School.

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WHY WE OFFER IT Every school—regardless of size or budget—can better leverage the web and social media to stabilize and grow enrollment in a competitive marketplace.

CONTACT: RABBI MACCABEE AVISHUR maccabeea@prizmah.org

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RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

NEW

ADMISSION DIRECTOR TRAINING W H AT I T I S

WHO IT IS FOR

A two-day, in-depth orientation for new Admission Directors on best practices covering seven key areas of knowledge that govern recruitment and retention of students as reflected in our Recruitment and Retention Self Assessment Tool (RRSAT). This training will include expert tutorials, case studies, and role playing.

Admission Director who have been in their position for 24 months or less.

WHY WE OFFER IT

CONTACT: DAN PERLA danp@prizmah.org

Admissions Director are essential in that they are key influencers on a school’s annual revenues.

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t don’t stay in this Unfortunately, many role for very long. Training Admissions Directors and providing support at the outset helps reverse that trend.

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*Schools can opt to bring teams of up to five participants.

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

PA R E N T, FA C U LT Y, & BOARD AMBASSADOR TRAINING W H AT I T I S Year-long consulting support will help your school design and implement a resultsoriented parent, faculty, and board ambassador program. This program will facilitate the cultivation and recruitment of target market segment members and their management.

This training includes: an interactive session with parent ambassadors, a faculty training session, and a board presentation about board ambassadorship roles and responsibilities.

WHO IT IS FOR Admission or Management staff members and their cadres of parent, faculty, and board ambassadors.

WHY WE OFFER IT Word-of-mouth marketing from peers, parents, faculty, and board members is the most important instrument for driving enrollment and securing retention. Yet, many schools have yet to tap into its potential. This training will teach field-derived strategies in program design, ambassador selection, and ambassador training.

CONTACT: DAN PERLA danp@prizmah.org

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RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

RECRUITMENT&RETENTION PROCESSES AUDIT W H AT I T I S

WHO IT IS FOR

We will show your school exactly how your recruitment and retention efforts measure up to your peers by providing the tools and ability to assess more than 80 key factors in seven key areas of recruitment and retention performance.

Heads of School and Admission Directors.

We will provide support in analyzing responses and shed insight on how to strengthen performance where it is needed. We also will develop a 12-month roadmap designed to help your school’s efforts reach their fullest potential.

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WHY WE OFFER IT There are a myriad of processes and subprocesses comprising recruitment and retention, and it is often difficult to determine where to focus improvement efforts.

Our diagnostic tool will allow any day school to zero in on which intervention will yield the most impact and how to launch and manage the work moving forward.

CONTACT: RABBI MACCABEEt AVISHUR maccabeea@prizmah.org

$6,000

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

SYNAGOGUE SYNERGY:

BUILDING PRODUCTIVE SCHOOL/ S Y N A G O G U E R E L AT I O N S H I P S

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W H AT I T I S

WHO IT IS FOR

WHY WE OFFER IT

We will examine a variety of strategies used by schools and synagogues to reimagine and strengthen the relationships the two institutions share. By exploring case studies of successful relationships and how they transformed communities, we’ll facilitate conversation between you and your synagogue partners and help you develop a plan for affiliation.

School Rabbis, Board Chairs, Heads of School, and Synagogue Rabbis.

Synagogues are critical partners in the work our schools are doing. Creating constructive relationships between day schools and synagogues can strengthen both and create healthier Jewish communities.

CONTACT: RABBI MACCABEE AVISHUR maccabeea@prizmah.org

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WE BELIEVE that when we look at our schools holistically and develop a vision for change, the work to improve practice can begin.

We are here to help schools see where they stand and imagine their unique possibilities for something greater.

‫הירהור‬

SCHOOL ASSESSMENT

Accreditation Leadership Structure Roles & Responsibilities Review

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SCHOOL ASSESSMENT

A C C R E D I TAT I O N

W H AT I T I S The COMPREHENSIVE (C) level kicks off with a three-day visit to your school with three consultants who will conduct a full review of your school in its entirety. At the end of this process, we will submit a report detailing our key findings and recommendations that can lead to accreditation.

At the INTERMEDIATE (I) level, two consultants will come to your school for a three-day visit to conduct a full review of one general area of your school (i.e. teaching and learning, governance, leadership structure, etc.) and submit a detailed report of key findings and recommendations.

The BASIC (B) level offers a two-day visit to your school with two consultants who will conduct a full review of one aspect of your school (i.e. Judaic Studies curriculum, board effectiveness, etc.) and submit a report.

WHO IT IS FOR

CONTACT: SHIRA HELLER shirah@prizmah.org

$24,000 (C)

Schools that are looking for in-depth and objective insights into how they are really doing.

WHY WE OFFER IT An objective assessment provides data that can inform your strategy. Engaging your school community in a reflective process builds a healthier system and increases buy-in. Together, data and reflection make change and improvement significantly easier.

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$16,500 (I) $11,000 (B)

SCHOOL ASSESSMENT

LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES REVIEW

W H AT I T I S

WHO IT IS FOR

We’ll conduct a thorough review of job descriptions, interview key administrators, and use this data to make recommendations for improving instructional leadership.

Heads of School, Board Presidents, and Strategic Planning Committees.

This review includes: supervision and evaluation of teachers and curriculum writing and implementation.

WHY WE OFFER IT Schools of all sizes, budgets, and demographics rely on having a leadership team that collaborates effectively and efficiently. We’ll help you achieve that essential goal by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder.

CONTACT: RABBI MACCABEE AVISHUR t maccabeea@prizmah.org

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WE BELIEVE that the magic of our schools begins in the classroom.

Exploring pedagogy, both from a skills perspective and a philosophical perspective, builds a teacher’s toolbox and translates into better meeting the needs of students.

‫חינוך‬

E D U C AT I O N

TEACHING & LEARNING

Coaching: Teachers at All Levels Customized Professional Development edJEWcon: Learn, Reflect, & Share Hebrew Badging Project Jewish Court of All Time Jewish Educators’ Institute Moot Beit Din Professional Development for Schools in Small Communities Professional Learning Communities Design & Implementation Teacher Induction Investment Program Teacher Rounds

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TEACHING & LEARNING

COACHING: T E A C H E R S AT ALL LEVELS W H AT I T I S

WHO IT IS FOR

At the COMPREHENSIVE (C) level, individuals or teacher teams will meet quarterly with a consultant over four full-day school visits that will include individualized learning, classroom observations, feedback, and planning.

Follow-up includes up to 10 hours of ongoing support via phone or Skype.

Teachers at every level of experience.

At the INTERMEDIATE (I) level, individuals or teacher teams will meet twice with a consultant over two full-day school visits that will include individualized learning, classroom observations, feedback, and planning.

Follow-up includes up to 10 hours of ongoing support via phone or Skype.

At the BASIC (B) level, individuals or teacher teams will meet monthly online with a consultant for up to 10 hours of coaching.

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WHY WE OFFER IT Teacher coaching is the fastest way to see tangible improvements in the classroom and can lead to increased retention within your faculty.

CONTACT: SHIRA HELLER shirah@prizmah.org

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$24,000 (C) $16,500 (I) $11,000 (B)

TEACHING & LEARNING

CUSTOMIZED

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT W H AT I T I S At the COMPREHENSIVE (C) level, we will offer a year-long exploration of a specific aspect of teaching practices through four in-person presentations, group planning, classroom observations, feedback, and ongoing support that will maximize the impact on teaching and learning in your school. Teachers will receive customized, consistent support that will enable meaningful growth.

At the INTERMEDIATE (I) level, your school will engage in a year-long study of teaching practices through the lens of a specific topic. Two t in-school workshops and monthly remote coaching with a school leader blends our expertise and your faculty’s independent motivation to achieve meaningful growth. This approach provides the kind of tools and support that will allow teachers to take their PD and run with it.

At the BASIC (B) level, your teachers will get started in their exploration of a key educational concept. We will visit your school once to introduce the learning and conduct quarterly follow-ups by phone. At this level, PD is self-driven.

WHO IT IS FOR

WHY WE OFFER IT

Teachers looking to grow in targeted areas.

PD allows teachers to address pinpointed areas for growth and the latest and tried and true tools that can be implemented in their classroom right away. If there is an area in which a teacher wants to grow, our PD will help him or her get there.

CONTACT: SHIRA HELLER shirah@prizmah.org

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TEACHING & LEARNING

EDJEWCON W H AT I T I S This year-long program is focused on developing connected educators who are fluent in 21st century skills and platforms. It begins with an interactive keynote­workshop that presents the need for education to adapt and grow in response to our rapidly changing world. The workshop is followed by a four-day boot camp to build foundational skills. We also will meet monthly with a cohort of five teachers to support implementation of connected learning practices and to document, reflect upon, and share their process.

Half-year and workshop-only programs are available as well.

CONTACT: JON MITZMACHER jonm@prizmah.org

WHO IT IS FOR Teachers and administrators in all schools.

WHY WE OFFER IT The role of the 21st century teacher has shifted from “one who shares knowledge” to “one who models, leads, and coaches individuals to reach their growth potential.” edJEWcon supports and connects teacher­s and offers a framework in which they can take risks, experiment with new practices, and document their own process of growth.

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TEACHING & LEARNING

THE HEBREW BADGING PROJECT The RAVSAK Hebrew Badge Project is made possible through the generosity of Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah.

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WHO IT IS FOR

WHY WE OFFER IT

The Hebew Badging Project gives students the opportunity to earn digital badges by completing creative projects in which they engage in authentic conversation, reading, and writing within the dual contexts of the physical classroom and an online community of peers. Badges are aligned with Jewish sensibilities and values, such as Kehillah (community) and Gemilut Chesed (loving kindness), and encourages students to draw connections between the Hebrew language and Jewish living.

Middle school students and their teachers.

The Hebrew Badge Project aims to elevate the importance of Hebrew language in Jewish day schools by motivating, encouraging, and celebrating student engagement in the authentic use of Hebrew.

CONTACT: YAEL STEINER yaels@prizmah.org

APPLICATIONS are accepted August and September 2016 PROGRAM STARTS: November 2016

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JEWISH COURT OF ALL TIME JCAT is the recipient of a prestigious Signature Grant from The Covenant Foundation.

The program is implemented by Prizmah in collaboration with four university partners: the University of Michigan School of Education, the Davidson School at the Jewish Theological Seminary, Hebrew College, and the University of Cincinnati.

W H AT I T I S

JCAT takes some of history’s greatest thinkers off the shelves and into the lives of middle school students across North America by giving them the chance to debate a current hot topic through the lens of key historical figures. By utilizing an integrated social platform—think Facebook for Golda Meir or the RAMBAM—students actively engage with peers as they debate current events through the lens of their assigned character. Nearly 1,000 middle school students have participated to date.

WHO IT IS FOR

WHY WE OFFER IT

Middle school students and their teachers.

JCAT takes classroom interaction to a higher level, raising the stakes of a history lesson from a passive intellectual exercise to an active, exciting encounter that connects the past with the present.implementation.

APPLICATIONS are accepted in Spring 2017.

PROGRAM STARTS: September 2017

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CONTACT: YAEL STEINER yaels@prizmah.org

TEACHING & LEARNING

W H AT I T I S JEI is a year-long program that begins with an intensive fiveday convening that combines an immersive Beit Midrash experience with training in Pedagogy of Partnership’s innovative approach toward supporting students’ ethical, spiritual, and intellectual growth.

The year continues with an extensive study of how to leverage Pedagogy of Partnership to deepen your students’ learning relationships with one another and the Torah..

JEWISH E D U C AT O R S ’ INSTITUTE

WHO IT IS FOR Jewish day school teachers in grades 3-12 with at least three years of classroom experience.

WHY WE OFFER IT JEI gives teachers the time and space to study Jewish text in a joyful setting with colleagues and experts. It also gives them the chance to reflect on how they approach pedagogy with a group that is passionate about deeply engaging their students.

CONTACT: SHIRA HELLER shirah@prizmah.org

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MOOT BEIT DIN

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WHO IT IS FOR

WHY WE OFFER IT

Moot Beit Din provides high school students with a firsthand look at the inner workings of the Jewish legal system and helps them sharpen their critical thinking skills by applying the ancient wisdom of halakhah (Jewish law) to some of the most headline-making issues of today.

High school students.implementation.

Our halachik system arose from vigorous minds engaged in lively debate. Moot Beit Din engages our teenage students in the dynamic process and helps them see how rabbinic wisdom spans cultures, geography, and time to influence our decisions and moral clarity today. mplementation.

Student teams are assigned a topic and collaborate to craft a written argument based on rabbinic sources. They then present their case to a panel of judges during a special Moot Beit Din shabbaton.

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APPLICATIONS accepted: August 23, 2016 PROGRAM DATES: March 16 - 19, 2017

CONTACT: YAEL STEINER yaels@prizmah.org

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOLS IN SMALL COMMUNITIES

W H AT I T I S

WHO IT IS FOR

WHY WE OFFER IT

Enjoy our interactive, online series every month that is dedicated exclusively to small schools. Topics include:

Schools with fewer than 150 students.

The Jewish day school landscape features many schools in small communities that serve as the center of Jewish life for their students and families. These schools present unique strengths and challenges and often face isolation in their work.

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developing an integrated curriculum strengthening the early childhood pipeline building strong learning communities STEAM-STEM fundraising on a dime thinking beyond the annual campaign crafting your school’s story creating a strong social media presence

We’re thrilled to give these schools a platform for sharing their practice, learning from each other and experienced leaders, and addressing the concerns of these schools.

CONTACT: SHIRA HELLER shirah@prizmah.org

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY D E S I G N & I M P L E M E N TAT I O N W H AT I T I S A Professional Learning Community, or PLC, is a group of educators who meet regularly to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students.

Our COMPREHENSIVE (C) level of service provides support and training to selected teachers who will serve as PLC leaders. We’ll conduct in-person meetings to set and revisit goals and create a communication plan to onboard the full faculty and broader school community about implementation and progress. We also will offer mid- and end-of-year workshops that will deepen the learning through cross-PLC Introductory in-school training sharing. workshop. Remote coaching and

leadership team meetings.

Our BASIC (B) level of service will provide an initial, introductory in-school training workshop and will be reinforced with remote coaching and leadership team meetings.

WHO IT IS FOR

WHY WE OFFER IT

Teachers and administrators.

Not only do PLCs serve to raise teacher morale and improve learning outcomes for students, but they also create a culture where everyone is engaged in learning together.

CONTACT: SHIRA HELLER shirah@prizmah.org

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$4,900 (C) $3,800 (B)

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T E A C H E R I N D U C T I O N INVESTMENT

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WHO IT IS FOR

WHY WE OFFER IT

TIIP is designed to develop new and veteran teachers through mentorship and cohort learning. We’ll engage with educators at every level to develop systems and practices that support new teachers and enhance all teachers’ ability to succeed.

New teachers looks for support, veteran teachers who can share their experiences, and leaders interested in enhancing instruction.

TIIP brings together faculty at every level to improve teaching and learning while ensuring that new hires acculturate to the school and set up for success.

At the COMPREHENSIVE level, this year-long program kicks off with an intensive two-day workshop at the beginning of the year and continues with: • Weekly coaching calls with a school leader.

• Monthly teacher study groups designed to provide the support and guidance needed to build a winning teacher culture.

• An end-of-year two-day workshop that will enable educators to build on the first year’s success and plan effectively for the future.

$14,250 (C) $10,250 (I)

At the INTERMEDIATE level, we’ll provide an intensive two-day workshop at the beginning of the year. Follow-up includes: • Weekly coaching calls with a school leader.

• Monthly teacher study groups.

The BASIC level includes a one-day workshop for a small group of veteran teachers who will receive introductory mentor training and a year-long consultancy through which we will support a designated school leader in launching the program through monthly sessions.

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TEACHER ROUNDS W H AT I T I S Effective teacher rounds involve cycles of peer observation, debriefing, and self-reflection that enable teachers to learn from one another through feedback and modeling.

At the COMPREHENSIVE (C) level, our consultants will conduct a full-day workshop to introduce teacher rounds to your school. Follow-up includes: • Four school visits to facilitate implementation.

• Monthly one-hour coaching sessions with a selected leader to complete the network of support.

The INTERMEDIATE (I) level offers a full-day workshop that will introduce your teachers to teacher rounds and enable them to practice together. Follow-up includes: • Monthly one-hour coaching sessions with a selected leader to support program implementation.

At the BASIC (B) level, we will host a full-day workshop that will introduce your teachers to teacher rounds and enable them to practice together. Follow-up includes: • A two-hour session with a selected leader to support program implementation. implementation.

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WHO IT IS FOR Teachers looking to gain an objective point of view about their practice and learn from their peers. t

WHY WE OFFER IT Teachers Rounds is an excellent waytto Wdown H Ywalls WE F Fa supportive ER IT break and O build and collaborative faculty culture by offering a structured process for ongoing learning.

$6,100 (C) $4,250 (I) $2,500 (B)

COLLABOR LEAD GROWEXTERNALLEA REATECONSULTANTS Our network is your network.

We have relationships with many of the top consultants in the field of Jewish day school education, and we’re happy to recommend them to you. Their work with your school will remain confidential, and you will have a direct relationship with the consultant(s) you choose to hire.

FUNDRAISING & GOVERNANCE

Altruicity Donor Acquisition & Retention: Strategy & Project Management, Capital Campaign Feasibility Study, Strategic Development Plan ALTRUICITY provides the highest caliber of fundraising and marketing strategy but also sets itself apart with its proprietary project management model that works with your team, both professional and lay leaderships, to put your plans into action. They will manage the process to ensure every project and task is assigned, the deadlines are met, and your fundraising goals realized.

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EduCannon Strategic Planning & Implementation Jonathan Cannon has been a school leader for more than 25 years including serving as the Head of School for 12 years at the prestigious Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School. More recently, he has partnered with the AVI CHAI Foundation to lead the partnership program with the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In that context and within his own consultancy work, he has worked with more than 60 Jewish day schools from all affiliations.

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LEAD GROWEXTERNALLEAR EATECONSULTANTS FUNDRAISING & GOVERNANCE

Geoffrey Gee Development Consulting Geoffrey Gee is a former National Director of Planned Giving for the national UJA and for the American Technion Society.

During the past five years, has worked with seven schools with the BJE on its Generations LA program. His expertise ranges from endowment and planned giving to annual and capital campaigns to special events fundraising, but his preferred area is endowment and planned giving.

Giving Tree Associates Board Retreat Facilitation, Development Coaching and Training, Fundraising and Governance Assessment, Strategic Campaign Planning Now in her 24th year in the field, Amy Schiffman is an executive coach to Heads of School, Executive Directors, Directors of Development, and Board Leadership. She served as lead trainer for the last four PEJE national endowment conferences, facilitator and coach for the Montreal, New York, Texas and Miami Leadership Fundraising Academy, and currently serves as a coach in the Governance and Fundraising Academy and Generations endowment programs.

Janet Levine The Complete Fundraising Plan, Turning Your Board into a Fundraising Powerhouse, and Building Your Fundraising Capacity workshops For almost 30 years, Janet Levine has worked for and with nonprofits. While her clients range from arts organizations to youth groups and everything in between, she has worked with more than 30 educational organizations, including many Jewish day schools and Jewish institutions of higher education.

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Rabbi Laurence Scheindlin Development Consulting Rabbi Laurence Scheindlin is the headmaster emeritus of Sinai Akiba Academy in Los Angeles and provides consulting, coaching, and workshops in school leadership, governance, and spiritual education. Rabbi Sheindlin brings a passion toward helping schools, leaders, and boards of all Jewish orientations achieve internal alignment in order to strive for educational excellence.

He is the author of many articles, has taught at the Rhea Hirsch School of Education and at the American Jewish University, and serves on the board of an independent school.

Nanette Fridman

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Board Coaching Nanette Fridman specializes in coaching because of its effectiveness in developing and sustaining leaders through one-on-one, thought-provoking exploration, competency building, and accountability. She partners with organizational leaders (Heads of School, Board Chairs, Development Professionals, etc.) to maximize their potential, support their growth, build their confidence, and help them resolve issues or achieve particular goals.

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GROWEXTERNALLEAR REATECONSULTANTS FUNDRAISING & GOVERNANCE

PLK Associates Annual, Capital, and Endowment Campaign Consulting, Executive Coaching for Development Professionals and Lay Leadership, Nonprofit Business Training, Feasibility Studies, Marketing and Development Research, Prospect Research, Foundation Relations, and Grant Writing PLK Consulting Group is in its 22nd year of offering development and marketing services that inspire professionals and lay leaders to reach their goals. They provide strategic planning and feasibility testing for the design and execution of annual, capital, endowment, and special campaigns, and provides training on all aspects of financial resource development. Through skillful coaching, PLK teaches best practices in philanthropy and social sector thinking that increases professionals and volunteers’ ability to perform at higher levels.

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

EduCannon Culture Audit, Culture Mapping Exercise, Are Students Really at the Center?

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Rabbi Laurence Scheindlin Head of School Coaching, Program Development, Basic Training: Observation and Feedback Techniques, Program Development for Administrators See Page 53 for bio.

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Teachers 21 Difficult Conversations, Professional Development for Leadership Teams In a career that has spanned four decades as a math teacher, guidance counselor, principal, and superintendent, Dr. John D’Auria has worked with hundreds of school leaders on sharpening the academic focus of school teams, developing a vibrant school culture that is centered on continuous improvement, and transforming difficult conversations into learning.

SCHOOL ASSESSMENT

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Shoshana Ross Alumni Survey, Satisfaction Surveys for Parents, Teachers, and Students, and School Climate Survey Shoshana Ross is an experienced and published researcher in the field of Jewish education and nonprofits, and provides consulting services for individuals and organizations. In these roles, she develops, administers, and reports on multi-faceted measures to provide a thorough, data-based understanding of current practices and gives actionable recommendations.

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GROWEXTERNALLEAR REATECONSULTANTS TEACHING & LEARNING

EduCannon Applying Emerging Teaching Methodologies to Jewish and Israel Studies See Page 51 for bio.

Gateways B’Yadenu If one of your school’s priorities is to reach a wide range of learners, Gateways: Access to Jewish Education can help you meet this essential goal. Gateways’ highly accomplished and knowledgeable team offers a menu of professional learning opportunities to ensure successful inclusion of students with diverse learning needs in day schools.

Rabbi Laurence Scheindlin Preparing Children for Spirituality (Individual and Group Workshop) See Page 53 for bio.

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Nancy Picus Program Evaluation, Visioning, and Goal Setting Nancy Pryzant Picus recently retired after 29 years as Director of Jewish Learning of The Shlenker School in Houston. In her capacity as the Jewish educational leader of the school, she led the faculty as they developed integrated Torah, holiday, and outdoor learning units.

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CONTACT: RABBI MACCABEE AVISHUR maccabeea@prizmah.org

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LEAD GROW‫רשת‬NETWOR BUILD‫פריזמה‬CONN RESHET PRIZMAH

Communities of Practice The power of Prizmah comes from bringing together the diverse streams of Jewish day schools to learn from and with one another.

Reshet Prizmah gives school leaders, both lay and professional, access to the wisdom, expertise, and support of thousands of like-minded peers.

Each Reshet—Hebrew for network—centers on a particular topic of interest or role, and is a dynamic and creative virtual space that is driven by participant activity. Our reshets are organized by school professionals and lay leaders, and each one utilizes a variety of communications tools—from social media to conference calls to in-person gatherings—to forge meaningful connections with geographically diverse communities.

Reshet Prizmah also offers schools the opportunity to connect with schools that share their identities and affinities. Schools of all denominations (and non-denominational schools) will find a place where colleagues understand their unique circumstances and the opportunities and challenges they face.

Join a Reshet, and gain access to vast amounts of knowledge at your fingertips. Discuss challenges, celebrate successes, and brainstorm solutions to challenging scenarios that day schools commonly face. After participating, you’ll emerge feeling refreshed and inspired by the members of your Reshet, with new perspectives and solutions.

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$14,250

Designed around the topic of your choice, we’ll conduct a one day interactive keynote-workshop, followed by a four-day “bootcamp” for the cohort of teachers to build foundational skills. One, mid-year follow-up visit (two days) to facilitate implementation.

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Designed around the topic of your choice, we’ll conduct a one day interactive keynote-workshop, followed by a four-day “bootcamp” for the cohort of teachers to build foundational skills. One, mid-year follow-up visit (two days) to facilitate implementation.

PRIZMAHFAQs CAN SERVICES BE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF MY SCHOOL? Our relationship begins with the very first interaction. All services that are not part of a standard program can and should be customized. Our staff will work with you to define your needs and write a proposal for the service you request.

We recommend using this portfolio as a guideline to begin thinking about your needs and to facilitate our initial conversation. Our work with hundreds of schools helps us deeply understand the kinds of services you may be looking for. conversations.

CAN I REQUEST TO WORK WITH A SPECIFIC CONSULTANT? When we look at our schools holistically and have a vision for change, we can work to improve You can request a consultant to work with yourimprovement school, and, whenever our practice. That lens allows for schools to see their own andpossible, to actively work that is the person who will do the work. We will discuss options with you, and involve allthe stakeholders in the process. youto will know who consultant assigned to your school will be before signing a contract with us. If we do not have the right Prizmah consultant for you, we will introduce you to an external consultant. conversations. into learning.

HOW DOES THIRD-PARTY CONSULTING WORK? We have relationships with many of the top consultants in the field of Jewish day school education. We will be glad to recommend them to you and help them understand the context of your school. Their work with you remains confidential, and you will have a direct relationship with the consultant.u

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PRIZMAHFAQs I DON’T SEE WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR. IS THERE MORE? This portfolio just scratches the surface of all we have to offer. Prizmah will have Advocates from the different streams of our founding organizations. Their job is to become knowledgable about your school, help answer questions, and navigate the programs and services that Prizmah has to offer. Our Advocates can work with you to clarify your needs and to imagine the many directions our consulting services can take you and your school. Let’s brainstorm together.

HOW DO I GET STARTED? Call (646.975.2800) or e-mail (hello@prizmah.org) our office and speak to an Advocate who will discuss your school’s unique needs, and we will work with you to help you get started.

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PRIZMAHFYIs Our portfolio includes programs originally created by one of our founding partners and other new offerings being developed based on the needs of the field.

Several of these programs are delivered on behalf of one of the founding partners in a way that integrates all programs to provide a holistic approach to schools.

Upon final state approval of the legal merger, all of these programs will become directly part of Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools.inuous improvement, and transforming difficult

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