Creative Solutions When Working with Kids
by Madeline Berman, TAP Teen/Or Ami Every Sunday I volunteer at my Hebrew school. In the 6th grade class I work with, there is a girl with a disability. Through working with her I have learned so much. I learned to be patient when I need to and creative in the ways we help her succeed in learning. This is what I enjoy about working with a child who has a learning difference. When I watch Sammie work in class, I see how smart she truly is. She is capable of so much and I'm striving to help her express [...]
What is Family Engagement?
By Debbie Leon, Director, Family Engagement / What is Family Engagement? What does it sound like? What does it look like? What does it feel like? These are the critical questions that jkidphilly professionals ask ourselves daily, and they are the framing questions that drive the work of jkidphilly in community.