Being a TAP teen has inspired me to learn, understand, and think beyond what a normal teenager would
By Aviva Weinstein, Adath Israel So far, being a TAP teen has inspired me to learn, understand, and think beyond what a normal teenager would when working with children, specifically those with disabilities. I have spent four years working as a teacher’s assistant in various classroom settings at my local Hebrew school. Through training with the TAP program, I have come to gain certain skills and newfound understandings when dealing with children specifically with physical and learning differences. The TAP program has taught me valuable skills in the teaching process of these children such as to be patient, to ask [...]
Announcing Whole Community Inclusion’s B’nai Mitzvah Training: Making Accommodations and Modifications
Whole Community Inclusion is offering a two-day training that will provide information about understanding different types of learning challenges and resources to create accommodations and modifications for children of all abilities as they reach this significant milestone. Experienced educators will share real life examples of successful adaptations for trope, prayer learning and working on D'vrei Torah.
Jewish Learning Venture and J.Proud
By Dr. Gloria Becker, Director, Learning Initiatives in Jewish Education / J.Proud, a consortium of agencies serving the Jewish LGBTQ community, is committed to creating, nurturing, and supporting a comprehensive network of LGBTQ-inclusive spaces, programs, and resources in the Greater Philadelphia area.