Join us this winter for GBJCL’s annual support sessions to enliven and augment work with students.
Below is description of this year’s offerings and details on our great facilitators, with a signup form at the bottom of the page. Each session will include refreshment or a light evening meal (kashrut observed).
What’s New in Children’s Literature?
Get acquainted with new and noteworthy books and tips form noted children’s librarian, Maggie Levine.
Maggie joins us from the Boston Public Library Rey Children’s Room at the central library in Copley Square. There she regularly leads activities; engages with community partners and provides programming to youth and families.
Wednesday January 28th from 7:00-8:30pm
Temple Beth Zion, Brookline
1566 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Comprehension and Vocabulary Strategies: A Focus on ELL’s
Learn more about working with 1st through 4th grade English Language Leaners and students with learning differences.
With Special Educator and Professor Claudia Rinaldi Ph.D. chair of the Education Department and Associate Professor at Lasell College.
Claudia Rinaldi is a leader in the field of education with expertise in special education leadership, research, and teacher preparation. Her areas of focus include: special education, reading interventions English language learners (ELLs) with disabilities and learning disabilities.
Tuesday, March17th from 7:00-8:30pm
Temple Shir Tikvah, Winchester
34 Vine Street Winchester, MA 01890
Brockton Area Learning Session
Learn about the current district curriculum and different strategies for effectively working with students that have learning difficulties from a Brockton Reading Specialist.
Kennedy Elementary Reading Specialist Kelly Naumenko will lead a discussion on decoding skills, word work activities and resources with an emphasis on blending and sight words.
Date: TBD
Temple Israel, Sharon
125 Pond Street Sharon, MA 02067
Special thanks to our Team Leaders and synagogue partners for helping host these sessions.
