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Sheva Early Childhood Directors Institute

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Funding Amount

$1.9 million (for 30 new mid-career fellows over three years)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Sheva Early Childhood Directors Institute

Overview: A comprehensive leadership training program for early childhood education (ECE) directors at JCCs, designed to equip them with critical resources, tools, and skills to lead high-quality early childhood programs.

Funder: Jim Joseph Foundation

Geographic Scope: North America (JCCs across the country)

Focus Areas:

  • Early childhood education leadership and professional development

  • High-quality early childhood education (ECE) at JCCs

  • Early childhood director's credential

  • Seven core principles of early care and education examined through a Jewish lens ("Sheva" meaning seven in Hebrew)

    • Program Details:

  • Six weeklong in-person retreats

  • Virtual seminars

  • Leadership internship

  • Mentorship program

  • Study tour of schools in Israel and Municipality of Reggio Emilia, northern Italy (international model for early childhood education)

  • National early education director's credential earned upon completion

  • Begins April 2018

  • Trains 30 new mid-career fellows over three years

  • Creates national network of educators promoting high-quality ECE at JCCs

    • Scope of JCC ECE Programs:

  • Over 140 ECE programs at JCCs in North America

  • More than 4,000 classroom educators

  • Serving 22,000 children

    • Historical Context: In 2015, JCC Association created the Sheva Center for Innovation in Early Childhood Jewish Education and Engagement, an innovative approach empowering teachers and directors.

    Contact: Mark Horowitz, Director of the Sheva Center for Innovation in Early Childhood Jewish Education & Engagement; JCC Association of North America, New York, New York, USA

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Program Start: April 2018

    Required Participation:

  • Mid-career early childhood education directors at JCCs

  • Program includes six in-person retreats, virtual seminars, leadership internship, mentorship, and study tour

    • Note: Specific application details and deadlines not provided in source material.

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