This summer, Lamplighters Yeshivah will be holding their fourth annual Jewish Montessori Summer Training. With growing interest in “Al PI Darko” education, Lamplighters has experienced countless phone calls and visits from interested educators, therapists and parents from across the spectrum of Jewish community, curious about how to implement their innovative model into their schools.
“I have spent hours on the phone with educators who are frustrated with the traditional model and want to start a new school or enhance their own program,” notes Yocheved Sidof, Founding Executive Director of Lamplighters. “We know there is a need to empower educators to make lasting changes. And we’re here to support that.”
The Lamplighters summer training was born from the foundational belief that collaboration is the only way that Jewish education will continue to evolve and grow to meet the needs of all of our children. Lamplighters Yeshivah has an open door policy– so many educators, representing schools from all around the world, have come to see the model in action throughout the year. The Lamplighters Yeshivah tours and discussions are integral to the school culture and to their mission to be a change in Jewish Education.
The Summer Training is Lamplighters’ way of further affecting change. The training allows educators, therapists and parents to more deeply immerse in effective Chinuch practices, learn the fundamentals of what makes a Jewish Montessori classroom unique and connect with fellow Jewish educators who are curious about progressive, al pi darko teaching models that can transforming teaching practice.
“Turning our dream into reality required mentors, partners, fellow visionaries, tools, methods, curriculum, trainers… an oxygen tank. Lamplighters served in all these capacities.” Dr. Chaviva Randolph, an educator and trainee, shared. “Four years ago, we had an idea to transform chinuch for Cincinnati’s children and create a Jewish Montessori track in the local school. With the help of Lamplighters’ training program and curriculum sharing over the past years, we now have a filled-to-capacity Jewish Montessori preschool program and lower elementary class. And next year, with the loving help of Hashem, Morah RIvkah and Lamplighters, our plan is to add a third grade class and a new preschool class! We have endless gratitude to Lamplighters for helping us facilitate this for the sake of bringing out the greatness of every Jewish child. We look further to continuing our partnership and mentorship with Lamplighters.”
This immersive Summer training program gives its participants concrete tips on how to bring more child-centered learning into their classrooms, effective classroom management, and integrating Montessori principles with Judaic learning. Participants gain invaluable and tangible curriculum ideas that enable them to enter the new school year with the tools to make innovative changes in their classrooms.
“We have designed a training program that is stimulating and hands on,” Morah Rivkah Schack, Head of School, explains. “Our trainees always start the day with an experience in the classroom, seeing the method through the eyes of a student. We discuss topics like ‘The Chassidus of Al PI Darko education’, ‘Examining Creativity’, ‘Approaching Practical Life Planning Around the Jewish Year’ and ‘Exercising Freedom and Control.”
The program is perfect for teachers, assistant teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals and curious parents. It is also not exclusive to Montessori educators, as it is helpful for anyone who is curious about alternative methods in education. And due to popular demand, this year Lamplighters is offering an additional advanced session in Math and Language, for those who have already been to the training and want more! The first session of the training will be held August 1-5 and the second, more advanced session of the training will be held from August 8-12. Each day has a packed learning schedule from 9:00am- 3:00pm.
Spaces at the training are limited and spots are filled quickly. To apply, click here. For more information about the training, call 718-355-9138.
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