The Orchard
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An ecosystem where early childhood Jewish educators and leaders learn and grow.
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Learning Communities
Participants in the Nature Educators Cohort will explore what spirituality looks like in young children and discuss tools to help children make a spiritual connection to their environment.
In this series, leaders and educators will deepen their understanding of pedagogy and pedagogical leadership through a social-constructivist, Reggio-Inspired lens.
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.
This series combines the benefits of one-on-one coaching, professional development workshops, and team-building experiences to support participants in a powerful way.
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.
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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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.
Participants will understand what Stories from the Field are and how they highlight the educator’s voice and reflective process.
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.
For Leaders
Join Shma Koleinu: Hear Our Voices (The National Jewish Early Childhood Advocacy Coalition) for an interactive and collaborative gathering!
Learn about the importance of intergenerational relationships and how it impacts children and adults alike!
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.
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.