Prizmah Teacher & Learning Programs & Services Catalog

LEADPRIZMAH: GROW INSPIRECENTER LEA CREATE FORCONNECT ETWORKJEWISH PLA DREAMDAYINNOVATE SUSTAIN SCHOOLS YO CATALOG OF TEACHING & LEARNING PROGRAMS & SERVICES WINTER 2017 / 5778

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 TEACHING & LEARNING Coaching: Teachers at All Levels /8 Customized Professional Development /9 edJEWcon: Learn, Reflect, & Share /10 Hebrew Badging Project /11 Jewish Court of All Time /12 Jewish Educators’ Institute /13 Moot Beit Din /14 Professional Development for Schools in Small Communities /15 Professional Learning Communities Design & Implementation /16 Teacher Induction Investment Program /17 Teacher Rounds /18

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Dear friend, I am thrilled to share with you our Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day School Portfolio of Teaching & Learning 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, 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) 5

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.

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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)

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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

$6,850 (C) $3,500 (I) $1,600 (B) 9

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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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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

APPLICATIONS will be available mid-November 2017.

PROGRAM STARTS: June 2017

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MOOT BEIT DIN

W H AT I T I S

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

PROGRAM

W H AT I T I S

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.

$3,800 (B)

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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.

CONTACT: SHIRA HELLER shirah@prizmah.org 18

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

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

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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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TEACHING LE N O&T E SARNING

$14,250

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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 possible, our practice. That lens allows for schools to see their own and 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

conversations. into learning.

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