Department of Jewish Education

The Department of Jewish Education is at the forefront of local and national efforts to transform Jewish life through Jewish learning and teaching.  It serves those who plan to or already work in Jewish educational settings, formal or informal, including classroom teachers, administrators, supervisors, family and informal educators, and educational and communal leaders interested in Jewish education.
The Department plans and implements new educator development initiatives through workshops, consultations, guest lectures and leadership development.  Its programs are strongly field based and utilize the resources of one of the most dynamic and forward looking Jewish communities in America as a laboratory for educator and program development.

The Department’s programs target classroom teachers, family and informal educators, educational leaders and communal leaders interested in Jewish education.  They address the pre– and in-service needs of Jewish educators through ongoing academic programs of the College, specially targeted courses, programs, and service to the community.

The Department’s efforts include the Professional Growth Plan (PGP), a cooperative project with the Jewish Educational Center of Cleveland (JECC), which recruits and assists in the development of personalized programs of professional growth for area educators.  The Department also offers courses of study leading to local certificates in Family Education and/or Adult Education.

All educators working in JECC-affiliated schools who study at the College receive generous stipends from the Fund for the Jewish Future upon successful completion of courses.  Educators undertaking a PGP receive additional stipends upon successful completion of segments of their plans.
For more information call Jeffrey Schein at (216) 464-4050, ext. 123 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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