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Certificate in Experiential Israel Education

ISRAEL EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER INC

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Overview

Certificate in Experiential Israel Education

Overview: A professional development program designed to train educators in experiential Israel education and pedagogical approaches to engage young learners with Israel.

Status: Active; multiple cohorts offered annually (7 planned cohorts per year)

Duration: Six-week program combining virtual and in-person sessions

Geographic Scope: North America and Israel; serves educators from across the United States and Canada

Focus Areas:

  • Israel education and literacy

  • Experiential education methodologies

  • Engaging teens and young adults with Israel

  • Meaningful educational experiences

  • Conflict education and nuanced perspectives on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    • Eligibility:

  • Early-to-mid-career professionals for whom Israel education is part of their work

  • Professionals working with teens and young adults in Israel travel programs, youth groups, summer camps, synagogues, school Israel clubs, day schools, Hebrew schools

  • Teens responsible for Israel education in youth organizations

  • Individual applicants and organizational cohorts welcome

    • Target Participants:

  • Youth-serving organization (YSO) educators

  • Israel trip leaders and organizers

  • Day school and Hebrew school teachers

  • Youth group directors

  • Campus professionals

  • Federation and foundation staff

  • Advocacy and social justice organization leaders

    • Funding Sources:

  • Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies

  • Jim Joseph Foundation

  • Paul E. Singer Foundation

  • Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

    • Contact Information:

  • Organization: The iCenter for Israel Education

  • Address: P.O. Box 843, Northbrook, IL 60062

  • Phone: 847.418.8336

  • Email: hello@theicenter.org

  • Website: theicenter.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Cohort Model: Participants are organized into cohorts of 30-40 individuals from diverse educational settings and institutions

    Program Structure:

  • Six weeks of instruction

  • Small and large group sessions

  • Virtual and in-person components

  • Practical skills practice

  • Peer networking and feedback

    • Learning Components:
    1. Content exploration related to Israel
    2. Practice in new pedagogical skills
    3. Development of Israel literacy
    4. Practical application strategies
    5. Peer learning and feedback from cohort members

    Special Tracks:

  • Conflicts of Interest Certificate Program (approximately 4 weeks) - focused on teaching about Israeli-Palestinian conflict, holding multiple narratives, facilitating difficult conversations

    • Organizational Cohorts: Organizations can build their own cohorts for their professionals

    Application Details: Specific application requirements, deadlines, and submission process not detailed in provided materials. Interested applicants should contact The iCenter directly.

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