This program is designed for Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals to explore and discuss inclusion practices for disabilities and learning and behavior differences, as well as child development questions that come up in their classroom.
These monthly Zoom sessions take place during the Winter and Spring semester, and they are created as a space to ask questions and discuss issues relevant to disability inclusion and development. We look forward to helping answer your pressing questions and discussing any concerns you may have about your students.
Our monthly consultations for preschool professionals are an informal, drop-in discussion space to gain insight, connect with colleagues, and receive concrete ideas to take back to your classroom. The sessions are facilitated by Alison Sorscher, Inclusion Specialist, and Liora Brosbe, Senior Educator. Join us if you…
- have a specific question or concern about an individual student or general behavior patterns,
- want to learn about communication with parents regarding shared concerns about their child’s behavior,
- are interested in tools for working as a team to address the needs of students with diverse learning needs, or
- are looking for general support and connection with others balancing the demands of working in Jewish preschool while addressing the complex needs of kiddos displaying various challenges in the classroom.
Come as an individual or with other members of your team. Each session will utilize a facilitated conversation method to ensure that each participant’s concerns are addressed respectfully with the expectation that all topics that are discussed will be held confidentially out of respect for the students, families, and educators that we are supporting. We also encourage participants to engage in a shared problem solving process, share their own knowledge and experience, and uplift all in this important work we do.
Monthly Virtual Sessions
The monthly sessions for the 2024–2025 program year will run from January to April, 2025.
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Dates:
- January 27, 2025
- February 24, 2025
- March 24, 2025
- April 28, 2025
Cost and Registration
There is no registration fee for this program, but registration is required.
This program is part of Jewish LearningWorks approach to supporting Jewish educators to feel confident and competent in working with all children. This work is generously supported by The Jewish Community Federation.
If you have any questions before the scheduled sessions for 2024–2025, please contact Senior Educator, Liora Brosbe, at [email protected].
About the Facilitator
Alison Sorscher, MA
Early childhood education has been my primary focus for over 13 years. My academic background is centered in human development, early childhood education, and special education. I hold an MA in ECE and a clear California Education Specialist Early Childhood Special Education credential. My professional experience includes preschool teaching in public special education classrooms and private constructivist schools, Jewish preschool administration, mentorship of early career teachers, director support, and inclusion and behavior consulting. Currently, I am the owner of Triangle Early Education Consulting, LLC, I work with Temple Sinai K-6 educational programs as their Inclusion Specialist, and I work at East Bay Jewish Preschools in various roles. I have a child who loves camping, a husband who loves teaching, and two cats who love napping.
