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
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
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
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
Religious School Handbook—Oseh Shalom (Laurel, MD)
This parent handbook includes program information about the synagogue religious school, including the calendar and mission statement.
Topics: Education, School Administration
Type: Manual
Growth Profile—Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation Religious School (Evanston, IL)
This report tracks the growth history of the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation's religious school. It includes history, milestones, resources and challenges.
Type: Profile