School Administration
Guide for New Religious School Teachers—Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation (Evanston, IL)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Type: Manual
Religious School Teacher Contract—Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation (Evanston, IL)
This is a sample contract for a religious school teacher.
Topics: Education, Congregational Development, School Administration, Small School Administration, Synagogue Administration
Type: Administrative Document
Growth Profile—Shir Hadash's Religious School (Northbrook, IL)
This report (updated in 2013) tracks the growth history of Shir Hadash's religious school. It includes history, milestones, resources and challenges.
Type: Profile
Parent Religious School Survey—Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation (Evanston, IL)
This survey asks parents to rate and comment on various aspects of the religious school—from curriculum to communication.
Topics: Education, School Administration
Type: Evaluation Tool