After three years, we are thrilled to be back and offer you an incredible range of Professional Development sessions that will help you become the best educator you can be!
Our integrated face-to-face and online training is available at a discounted price. Register soon and choose the tracks that interest you the most.
See you at our upcoming sessions!
*Cost of the Face-to-Face training includes kosher meals and ancillary materials. (accommodation is not included)
*Online Training – New teachers will have an online orientation meetings during the summer. (July 24th, 25th, 30th, and 31th 7:00-9:00 PM Israel time)
*Select integrated training and receive the online course for free!
Training Accommodation Options
New Jersey:
1. The Wilshire Hotel– Single-bed rooms at a rate of $149 plus tax per night. For reservations click here (HERE) or (973) 731-7007 (Ask for the iTaLAM rate)
2. The Cambria Hotel (6min drive) offers rooms with one or two beds at a rate of $139 plus tax per night. For reservations click here (HERE) or (862) 233-4980
(Ask for the iTaLAM rate)
* These special rates are exclusively available for conference attendees, and have been negotiated to provide comfortable and convenient accommodation options during the stay.
Rishon Letzion:
Note: Participants are responsible for their own lodging during the training in Rishon Letzion.
Lodging options such as REPHAEL HOUSE, SPAHOUSE, and Airbnb apartments are available.
iTaLAM does not offer any special rates for accommodation in Israel.
Track Options
Track 1: New Teachers
- Curriculum overview
- Classroom management techniques
- Best practices for teaching Hebrew and Jewish Heritage to students
- Engaging students through activities and projects
- Q&A session with experienced teachers
היכרות עם תכנית הלימודים
עקרונות בהוראת עברית
טכניקות ניהול כיתה
הוראה מותאמת בכיתות עם רמות שונות
כתיבת מערכי למידה
שיתוף התלמידים באמצעות פעילויות ופרויקטים
מפגש שאלות ותשובות עם מורים מנוסים
Track 2: Non-Native Hebrew Speakers*
- Language support for teaching Hebrew
- Mediation strategies for teaching Jewish Heritage to non-native Hebrew speakers
- Tips for overcoming language barriers in the classroom
- Strategies for teaching Hebrew and Jewish Heritge. The basic concepts will be taught in English and English support materials will be provided for the sessions taught in Hebrew.
- Q&A session with experienced language teacher
* It is important to note – some classes will be held in Hebrew without English translation, but there will be support in English through explanations, accompanying presentations and Google Classroom in English.
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- תמיכה בשפה להוראת עברית
- אסטרטגיות גישור להוראת יהדות לדוברי עברית שאינם שפת אם
- טיפים להתגברות על מחסומי שפה בכיתה
- אסטרטגיות להוראת עברית ויהדות עם תמיכה ואפשרות ללמוד באנגלית מושגי יסוד בהכשרת מורים.
- מפגש שאלות ותשובות עם מורים מנוסים לשפה * חשוב לציין – חלק מהשיעורים יתקיימו בעברית ללא תרגום לאנגלית, אך תהיה תמיכה באנגלית על ידי הסברים, מצגות מלוות וגוגל קלאסרום באנגלית.
Track 3: Experienced iTaLAM Teachers
- Trends in Hebrew and Jewish education
- New technologies and teaching tools
- Innovative teaching strategies
- Best practices for teaching Hebrew and Jewish Heritage to students
- Collaborative learning opportunities with other veteran teachers
- מגמות בחינוך העברי ויהדות
- טכנולוגיות וכלי הוראה חדשים
- אסטרטגיות הוראה חדשניות
- שיטות עבודה מומלצות להוראת עברית ויהדות לתלמידים
- הזדמנויות למידה בשיתוף פעולה עם מורים ותיקים אחרים
Track 4: Administrators and Coordinators
- Effective leadership strategies for Hebrew and Judaic Studies departments
- Best practices for managing and supporting teachers
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Strategies for fostering a positive and collaborative department culture
- Q&A session with experienced department leaders
- Data-based management and teaching, including:
– How to collect and analyze student data to inform instructional decisions
– Using data to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and teaching strategies
– Incorporating data into departmental planning and decision-making
- אסטרטגיות מנהיגות יעילות למחלקות עברית ויהודית
- שיטות עבודה מומלצות לניהול ותמיכה במורים
- עיצוב ויישום תכניות לימודים
- אסטרטגיות לטיפוח תרבות מחלקה חיובית ושיתופית
- פגישת שאלות ותשובות עם מנהלי מחלקות מנוסים
- ניהול והוראה מבוססי נתונים, כולל:
– כיצד לאסוף ולנתח נתוני תלמידים כדי לקבל החלטות הוראה
– שימוש בנתונים כדי להעריך את האפקטיביות של אסטרטגיות לימודים ואסטרטגיות הוראה
– שילוב נתונים בתכנון מחלקתי וקבלת החלטות
Online Training
New teachers – iTaLAM 1-3
Summer orientation meetings:
Monday, July 24, 7:00-9:00 PM Israel time
Tuesday, July 25, 7:00-9:00 PM Israel time
Sunday, July 30, 7:00-9:00 PM Israel time
Monday, July 31, 7:00-9:00 PM Israel time
Meetings throughout the year:
| Meeting No | Date |
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Meeting 1 |
Sunday, October 15, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 2 |
Sunday, November 5, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 3 |
Sunday, January 7, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 4 |
Sunday, February 11, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 5 |
Sunday, March 3, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 6 |
Sunday, March 31, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
New teachers- iTaLAM 4-5
Summer orientation meetings:
Monday, July 24, 7:00-9:00 PM Israel time
Tuesday, July 25, 7:00-9:00 PM Israel time
Sunday, July 30, 7:00-9:00 PM Israel time
Monday, July 31, 7:00-9:00 PM Israel time
Meetings throughout the year:
| Meeting No | Date |
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Meeting 1 |
Sunday, October 22, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 2 |
Sunday, November 12, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 3 |
Sunday, January 14, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 4 |
Sunday, February 18, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 5 |
Sunday, March 10, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 6 |
Sunday, April 7, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
Experienced teachers (All Grades)
Meetings throughout the year:
| Meeting No | Date |
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Meeting 1 |
Sunday, October 22, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 2 |
Sunday, November 12, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 3 |
Sunday, February 18, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 4 |
Sunday, March 10, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
Administrator / Coordinator
Meetings throughout the year:
| Meeting No | Date |
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Meeting 1 |
Sunday, October 15, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 2 |
Sunday, November 5, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 3 |
Sunday, February 11, 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
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Meeting 4 |
Sunday, March 31 , 7:00-8:30 PM Israel time |
