Training Programs

The commitment to lifelong learning is an essential part of Jewish education, not just for children and teens, but for teachers, program directors, camping and youth professionals. For more than 125 years, Jewish LearningWorks has served as a wellspring of high quality professional learning for Jewish leaders and organizations.

Professional Development Offerings

Big Tent Teaching

In-Person
FROM   August 11, 2026 - 1:00 PM PDT
TO   August 11, 2026 - 4:00 PM PDT
Start your school year with an exploration of case studies and classroom resources that will help you build inclusive and diverse learning environments for your students.
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Kadima Collective Launch

Online
FROM   August 18, 2026 - 1:00 PM PDT
TO   August 18, 2026 - 2:00 PM PDT
Members will explore the vision behind Kadima, and get a first look at the experiences, learning opportunities, and meaningful connections that await.
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Critical Conversations for Jewish Education

Online, In-Person
FROM   August 25, 2026 - 10:00 AM PDT
TO   January 26, 2027 - 12:00 PM PST
This series explores nonviolent communication, democracy and antisemitism, and considers how Jewish educators can help each other, and their learners, have the critical conversations taking place in our classrooms and communities today.
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Ready, Set, Include!

Online, In-Person
FROM   October 1, 2026 - 10:00 AM PDT
TO   March 31, 2027 - 10:00 AM PDT
This series will help congregational schools provide more consistent inclusion support by training community members to work with children who may need additional help in the classroom.
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Getting UnStuck

In-Person
FROM   October 7, 2026 - 10:00 AM PDT
TO   March 15, 2027 - 3:00 PM PDT
Over the last two decades Jewish LearningWorks has supported educators across Jewish educational settings to grapple with the design and implementation of their Israel education program.
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Fall 2026 ECE Directors’ Studio

In-Person
FROM   October 14, 2026 - 10:00 AM PDT
TO   October 14, 2026 - 3:00 PM PDT
Bring the work that you struggle to get to, and be ready to engage with colleagues for collaboration and inspiration.
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Year-round Programs

Mentorship Program for Jewish Educators & Communal Professionals

Online, In-Person
FROM   July 1, 2026 - 9:00 AM PDT
TO   June 30, 2027 - 5:00 PM PDT
Mentoring is a proven, effective way to invest in new educators. Jewish LearningWorks’ Mentorship Program is informed by Jewish concepts ...
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Bay Area Jewish Youth Resilience Roundtable

Online, In-Person
FROM   October 22, 2026 - 9:00 AM PDT
TO   May 6, 2027 - 5:00 PM PDT
Those of us who work with adolescents know that we are in the midst of a youth mental health crisis. ...
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One-on-one Leadership Coaching for Jewish Professionals

Online, In-Person
FROM   July 1, 2026 - 9:00 AM PDT
TO   June 30, 2027 - 5:00 PM PDT
If you’ve ever wished for more time to reflect, to imagine, or to feel more accompanied in your professional journey, ...
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SoulFULL Community of Practice

Online
FROM   October 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM PDT
TO   May 19, 2027 - 12:00 PM PDT
A peer-learning community of educators seeking to deepen opportunities to integrate spirituality within their teaching. Open to educators across Jewish ...
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Access Customized Training

For staff teams and boards of directors at Jewish educational organizations

We want your organizational team to benefit from the best professional development training available. To facilitate this, we have developed a catalog of professional development workshops to direct you to customized training provided by our network of trusted partners. Please take a moment to explore these consultant-led single and multi-session training programs, which are available to you in-person or online.

Through this online catalog, you will be able to connect with the presenter of your choice, and design the training you need, when and how you need it. We encourage you to hire, schedule and plan for your training collaboratively. In some cases, funds to support the consultant’s fee may also be available through our microgrants.

Trainings topics include, but are not be limited to:

  • Teaching pedagogy
  • Curriculum design
  • Developmental stages and needs
  • Disability inclusion
  • Social, Emotional and Spiritual Learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Classroom management
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Strategic program design
  • Leadership and communal development
  • Self-care and reflective practice for teachers
  • Metrics and evaluation
  • Planning for staff development
  • Dialogue Across Difference
  • Jewish content, themes and ideas
  • On the Map, Israel education
View the Catalog of Workshops

Frequently Asked Questions

From decades of experience in training Jewish educators we have learned that there is no a one-size-fits-all professional development option for all professionals or all organizations. We know that your organization has unique training needs to support the existing talents of your team. Customized training programs are designed to serve the unique needs of your staff team, your learners, and your setting.

A network of trusted partners in the field. View our catalog for more details.

We have run trainings for as few as three and as many as 50 people. Each training and trainer will specify the minimums and maximums, however you are in charge of identifying who are the right members of your team to participate.

Yes! You may be able to do this. We recommend that you ask the trainer you have chosen for your training.

We love partnership and might even be able to help you identify an organization interested in the same type of training.

Fees are set by the trainer according to the format chosen. Some have a flat fee, others an hourly rate. For in-person trainings, some trainers will also charge a travel fee.

If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to contact Dana Sheanin, CEO, at dana@jewishlearning.works.

They have accessed customized training before. You can too!

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