Kesher Inclusion Project: Synagogue School Support Services

Inclusion and disabilities support is available free of charge for all synagogue schools in the Milwaukee area. For more information please contact Jennifer Saber, Kesher Inclusion Specialist at jennifers@milwaukeejewish.org. Here is a menu of offerings. If you have an additional need please let Jennifer know.

Intake Support

Communicate with student’s support system (parents, public school teacher, therapist, sports coach, etc.)
Review student files and gather disabilities support documentation (IEP and 504)
Develop individualized student learning plans

Staff Training

Teacher and madrichim (teen classroom assistants) professional development in-services and webinars
Technology support and sharing of educational tools for virtual learning

Teacher Support

Provide coaching and consultation to teachers on differentiation and implementation of inclusion strategies
Provide teachers with the tools and methods to build curricula and lessons that align to different students’ needs

Student Support

Observation and assessment of students
One-on-one support of students

Learning Materials

Create support materials for classroom learning (i.e., flashcards, large print materials)
Adapt curriculum and lesson plans for all students

Additional Support Opportunities

Help develop an inclusion lay committee for the synagogue school
Support B’nai Mitzvah tutors on teaching strategies
Extra set of eyes, ears and hands