The Orchard

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An ecosystem where early childhood Jewish educators and leaders learn and grow.

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A Taste of Creating Intergenerational Experiences
Dec 16
A Taste of Creating Intergenerational Experiences

Participants in this program will explore the why, what, and how of intergenerational experiences. We will also explore what it means to normalize the life cycle and combat ageism in Jewish early childhood education.

Group Coaching
Jan 8
Group Coaching

This series combines the benefits of one-on-one coaching, professional development workshops, and team-building experiences to support participants in a powerful way.

Children’s Lively Minds, Active Bodies and Tender Hearts
Jan 14
Children’s Lively Minds, Active Bodies and Tender Hearts

Join us as a member of a reflective team to observe and study children’s natural approaches to learning through play, movement and social interactions and how these are powerful tools for brain development.

Visual Languages
Jan 29
Visual Languages

In this series, educators will explore different materials as the team at Teaching Beyond the Square facilitates a discussion on how to lead these encounters in the classroom.

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DEI (2/3)
Jan 16
Webinars for Educators
DEI (2/3)
Webinars for Educators

In these sessions, we will turn the lens inward to examine segments of the Jewish community that are not always represented in teaching materials and on classroom walls.

Webinars for Educators
Intentional Teaching Practices through a Complementary Curriculum Approach (1/5)
Jan 30
Webinars for Educators
Intentional Teaching Practices through a Complementary Curriculum Approach (1/5)
Webinars for Educators

Join us for session 1 of 5. Each session is dedicated to practical strategies for offering both clear guidance and open-ended discovery experiences, and how to support children's sense of independence and communal responsibility.

Webinars for Educators
Rhythms of the Jewish Year - Havdalah
Feb 6
Webinars for Educators
Rhythms of the Jewish Year - Havdalah
Webinars for Educators

As a result of participating in the Rhythms of the Jewish Year sessions, participants will grow their knowledge of Jewish holidays and the rituals associated with them.

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For Leaders

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Reflective Supervision - The What, Why and How
Jan 13
Leaders Webinars
Reflective Supervision - The What, Why and How
Leaders Webinars

Learn what Reflective Supervision is and what it is not. Join Jenna Turner to get the basics on reflective supervision and how to start to embed the process in your practice.

Leaders Webinars
Communicating in a Digital World
Feb 10
Leaders Webinars
Communicating in a Digital World
Leaders Webinars

Participants will understand the underlying concepts of digital marketing and communications.

Leaders Webinars
Nourishment
Mar 17
Leaders Webinars
Nourishment
Leaders Webinars

Attendees will Learn How to, Empower Children's Self-Awareness, Support the Adult Role in Nourishment, Protect the Right to Play and Advocate for Children's Rights.

Leaders Webinars

Resilience Reset

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This guide will help you build the resilience and strength that's required to do your increasingly challenging and critical work.

We know you’re busy! And that you need ongoing inspiration and information. Whether or not you can join us for a live webinar, we have a growing library of past webinars you can view–whenever is convenient for you.

Our Resources

We think of The Orchard as a place to grow; a place of renewal; a place of connection. Here, teachers and school leaders can participate in webinars, join focused learning communities, and access resources to support inspired teaching and learning.

Learn more about the Orchard and our collaborative approach to professional learning for early childhood education.