School Administration

This document provides a broad overview of Reconstructionist Judaism; it also provides basic administrative information to religious school teachers.

Topics: Education, School Administration

Type: Teacher Training

Sample Religious School Mission Statements

These mission statements describe the goals of four Reconstructionist religious schools.

Topics: Education, Congregational Development, School Administration, Synagogue Administration

Type: Policy

A Jewish Approach to Discipline

Dr. Shoshana Silberman of ACAJE presents a progressive Jewish approach to classroom discipline. She gives examples of good and bad disciplinary techniques and connects them to themes in Jewish texts.

Topics: Education, Discipline in the Classroom, School Administration

Type: Article

Religious School Teacher Job Description—Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation (Evanston, IL)

This document describes the duties and expectations of religious school teacher at JRC.

Topics: Education, School Administration

Type: Administrative Document

Growth Profile—Or Hadash Religious School (Fort Washington, PA)

This report tracks the growth history of Or Hadash's religious school. It includes history, milestones, resources and challenges.

Topics: Education, Congregational Development, School Administration, Transitions

Type: Profile

Havurah Shalom's Shabbat School Handbook

Havurah Shalom's Religious School is an entirely parent-run program. The professional education director trains and supervises parents, who are all required to participate as teachers. This handbook was developed in 2005-06.

Topics: Curriculum Development, School Administration

Type: Manual