Certificate
in Jewish Studies
The Adult Jewish Learning program
at the Jewish Education Council (JEC) is proud to offer the Certificate
in Jewish Studies aimed at recognizing adult learners who have made a
commitment to continue their Jewish education. The Certificate in Jewish
Studies requires 42 hours of Jewish learning and can be completed through
adult education class offerings, transfer credit, events, online courses
and independent study. The Certificate in Jewish Studies also offers
the opportunity to specialize in an area such as Holocaust Study, Hebrew,
Israel and many more.
FAQ
- CJS
CERTIFICATE IN JEWISH STUDIES APPLICATION
Jewish Teaching Certification
The Jewish Teaching Certification offered through the
Adult Jewish Learning program at the Jewish Education Council offers Jewish
teachers the opportunity
to earn a teaching certification in recognition of 100 hours of Jewish
learning in various core competency areas which include pedagogy, Jewish
essentials and Jewish history. Recipients of the Jewish Teaching Certification
will receive a yearly stipend for every year they teach in the Jewish
community and maintain their Certification.
FAQ - JTC
JEWISH TEACHING CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
BOOK REFLECTION
TEACHER PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT
TEACHER OBSERVATION FORM
MAINTAINING YOUR JEWISH TEACHING CERTIFICATION
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRACKING
FORM
| Upcoming
Learning Opportunities for Teachers |
Receive credit towards your Jewish Teaching Certification
or your Certificate in Jewish Studies by attending any of these educational
events:
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| Karen
Zeno Announced as the 2007 Excellence in Jewish
Teacher Award Recipient |
 Karen Zeno, religious school educator at Temple Beth Am,
was awarded the first Excellence in Jewish Teaching Award by the Jewish
Education Council (JEC), a program of the Jewish Federation of Greater
Seattle. This award includes a $500 cash gift from the JEC.
The Excellence in Jewish Teaching Award is awarded by the
Jewish Education Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle to
an individual who has taught in a Jewish Education setting for the 2006/2007
school year and meets the following criteria:
• The teacher has developed effective skills in managing the art and craft
of teaching; well-prepared for class, interesting and clear presentations, fair
and reasonable evaluation of students, ability to encourage and motivate learning
in students.
• The teacher is open to new techniques and approaches to stimulate learning,
and demonstrates these qualities in innovative ways.
• The teacher has an interest in student learning and the quality of the
learning environment, is enthusiastic about teaching, approachable, tolerant
of different viewpoints, sensitive to cultural, ethnic and gender differences
among
students.
• The teacher promotes civility and good relationships among students.
According to Rabbi Janine Schloss, Director of Education
at Temple Beth Am, “Karen is outstanding because of the way she pays
attention to the needs of the children in her room. She has often taken
on the responsibility of training other new teachers. Karen is a remarkable
woman and a tremendous educator.”
Jackie Mintz whose son was in Karen’s pre kindergarten
class says that Zeno “epitomizes excellence in teaching.”
Other Nominees for the Award were:
Sandy Cobel, Temple De Hirsch Sinai
Irit Eliav, Community High School of Jewish Studies
Laura Gettleman & Judy Linett, Temple B’nai Torah
Annie Hartman, Temple Beth Hatfiloh
Asher Hashash, Temple B’nai Torah
Molly Plotnik, Temple B’nai Torah
Josh Schaer, Temple B’nai Torah
The Jewish Education Council congratulates all of the nominees
for the 2007 Excellence in Jewish Teaching Award. Each nominee received
a certificate and letter of appreciation from the JEC for their commitment
and dedication to Jewish Education.
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