CAJE offers teachers a variety of opportunities for professional development on both a local and national level.

Education Fair
Over 200 teachers participate in the annual education fair that is held for Hebrew school and religious school educators. Workshops, networking sessions, and opportunities for text exploration provide new and experienced teachers with additional information and skills.

Jewish Education Fair 2008 Sunday November 2 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Held at United Hebrew Congregation 13788 Conway Road 2008 Jewish Educators' Fair Brochure (PDF File) 2008 Teen Educators' Fair Flyer (PDF File) TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CREDIT: If you are a teacher in a St. Louis area religious and/or Hebrew school, you have the opportunity to receive credit leading to professional certification, by attending a wide variety of Jewish educational programs. Read more>> Contact Michelle Brooks for more information. The Jewish Education Fair 2008 is sponsored by CAJE in cooperation with the St. Louis Jewish Educators' Council.

Each year we strive to bring you the very best presenters and topics to instruct and inspire you in your classroom.  As you look over the workshop selections, consider taking a workshop with a topic that is new to you, or with a presenter that is new to you.

You may already be enrolled in the Teacher Certification Program and if so, we will be delighted to help you fulfil a requirement so you can quickly earn a cash arrival bonus.

Most important, enjoy this gift of a day of learning — it was created for you!  It will replenish your creative wellspring and your students will reap direct benefits from your efforts.

For more information, contact Michelle Brooks at (314) 442-3774.

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Teacher Training Opportunities

In-service Teacher Training is offered through programs such as the Teacher Certification Program.  Recognizing the depth of the need for teacher training, the CAJE provides additional training opportunities such as: on-site teacher training at schools, training and consultation for educational directors, and mentoring program. 

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"Teaching Jewish Literature" Series
This series is taught by Professor Howard Schwartz. Please join us for the following sessions:

DATE	TOPIC	RSVP BY
August 26	Rabbinic Texts	August 21
September 16	Kabbalistic Texts	September 11
October 28	Medieval Jewish Folklore	October 23
November 18	Hassidic Texts	November 13
December 16	Modern Jewish Literature	December 11

• Teachers are encouraged to attend any number of sessions at no charge.
• Participants will receive 1/2 TCP Judaic credit per session.
• All classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 7-8 p.m. at Congregation Kol Am, 1023 Chesterfield Parkway East, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017.
• RSVP to Ronni Kaminski at Congregation Kol Am, 636-519-0082 or kolam@sbcglobal.net. Please leave an email address and mailing address so that we can send you the materials to be read prior to each session.

This series has been made possible through a Professional Execellence Grant from CAJE to Congregation Kol Am.

View or download this flyer.

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Workshops
Through funds from the Teacher Certification Program and the Professional Excellence Grants, workshops are offered throughout the year to congregational teachers. CAJE also assists with the coordination of in-service teacher training for local educators.