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Hidden Sparks
Topic: Special Needs
Founded in February 2005, Hidden Sparks’ goal is to increase the capacity of Jewish day schools to address the varied needs of children with learning difficulties. Hidden Sparks develops and supports professional development programs for Jewish day schools to help increase understanding and support for teaching to diverse learners.

In addition to traditional professional development resources available on the website, Hidden Sparks Without Walls (WOW) brings audio and online classes, at no cost, to educators nation-wide. View online recordings of previous WOW classes and lectures, or register for upcoming online classes, at the Hidden Sparks homepage.

Toolbox for Teachers and Mentors: Moving Madrichim to Mentor Teachers and Beyond (Review from Jewish Book World)
Topic: Professional Development and Education
Created: Feb 23, 2010
This short review from Jewish Book World highlights the depth of value in Toolbox for Teachers and Mentors, by Dr. Richard D. Solomon, for use in Jewish educational settings. Drawing on both education and psychology, Toolbox for Teachers and Mentors offers an in-depth approach to preparing our brightest young people to be outstanding teachers in the future.

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