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This report summarizes the findings and recommendations from an assessment of the landscape for Jewish education in Northern New Jersey. It identifies areas of improvement and outlines strategies to support Jewish educational leaders, promote technology integration, and foster collaboration among schools.
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Jewish Educational Services Assessment: Results & Implementation Concluded: April 2013 Lisa Harris Glass Managing director Community planning and impact
Landscape for Jewish education in Northern New Jersey • 31 synagogue-based religious schools • 46 Jewish Early Childhood programs
Determining our CUSTOMERS Determining our PARTNERS
PROCESS • Hire consultant • Methodology • One-on-one interviews • Focus Groups • Surveys
Recommendations • 5 themes emerged • Quick wins and responses
THEME 1: Federation as “THE” central address for Jewish education THEME 2: Help Schools Build Capacity and Change
THEME 3: Assist Jewish Educational Leaders In Making Solid Financial Decisions THEME 4: Professional Development - Technology
THEME 5: Continue to Support Collaboration
Quick win TECHNOLOGY Incorporating technology into classroom and curricula. 12 Directors of Education 56 teachers Ongoing training
Quick win RESPONSE: Promoting JEWISH early childhood CHOICES
RESPONSE: Synagogue-based religious schools CONFERENCE: Alternative Models of synagogue-based religious school CHANGE INITIATIVE: ATID – Addressing Transformative Innovative Design in Jewish Education
Lisa Harris Glass Managing Director, Community Planning and Impact LisaG@jfnnj.org 201-820-3941