Teacher Development
Teacher Development Program
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s Jewish Education Department is certified by the State of Texas to provide continuing education credits to certified teachers.
Through our Teacher Development programming, more than 600 teachers from eight Jewish Day Schools, 21 Congregational Schools, and 9 Early Childhood programs receive formal educational training.
Teacher Development Opportunities Include:
- Early Childhood Teacher Degree Program
- In-service teacher training days for Jewish Day School teachers, utilizing Federal Title II Funds
- Series of professional development programs based on identified needs of teachers including pedagogy and Jewish content
- Congregational Teacher Mentor Program (Morim L’Chaim)
- Collaborations with national organizations and foundations to provide seminars and conferences in Houston
Additionally, the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s Jewish Education Department is a founding member of Shinui – a national network that provides learning opportunities for innovation in Jewish education.
Teacher Awards
Irving L. Samuels Outstanding Teacher Awards
for Judaic Studies
Each year the Federation recognizes two outstanding Jewish Educators through the Irving L. Samuels Outstanding Teacher Award for Judaic Studies. One winner selected is from a day school or early childhood program and one winner is selected from a congregational school.
Harold Reingold Yavneh Award
for Jewish Educators
The Federation also presents an award to a professional education administrator who has demonstrated outstanding contributions in the field. Nominations for this award are solicited from the community-at-large.
Have Questions?
For more information about School Services, please contact Sarah Williams.