Partnership Opportunities

Our Approach to Professional Learning

We recognize that teachers’ time is limited and precious. That’s why our professional learning programs are designed to make every moment count. Our approach ensures that educators not only gain a comprehensive understanding of Jewish history topics but are equipped to implement them immediately for lasting impact.

Here’s what to expect from an ICS professional learning session:

1. Rooted in Primary Sources: Our programs are rooted in primary sources, ensuring that teachers are following pedagogical best practices while delivering historically accurate content to their students. We are consortium members of the Library of Congress’ Teaching with Primary Sources program.

2. Standards-Driven Learning: Our sessions are aligned with educational standards, ensuring that what teachers learn is directly relevant to what they are required to teach, enhancing both their effectiveness and their students’ achievements.

3. Rich Content Knowledge: We equip educators with the comprehensive knowledge they need to feel confident incorporating topics on Judaism and Jewish history into their classrooms.

4. Interactive & Engaging: Our sessions allow educators to actively explore a variety of resources, participate in hands-on student activities, and engage in meaningful discussions that deepen their understanding.

Partnering with ICS

ICS has partnered with over 100 schools, districts, departments of education, and cultural organizations nationwide and has provided professional learning to over 20,000 educators.

Here’s what you can expect from a partnership with us: 

📓 Customizable Learning Experiences: Our programs are flexible to meet the needs of schools and districts. Whether you’re looking for a single session or a full series, ICS can tailor a customized professional learning program to align with your specific goals and schedule.

🧑🏾‍🏫 Expert Educators: Our sessions are led by passionate and experienced educators who were once classroom teachers themselves. This means they bring a deep understanding of both the content and the realities of the classroom, making each session practical, engaging, and inspiring.

🖥️ Flexible Delivery: We offer the flexibility to meet your school’s needs. While we mainly provide virtual workshops, in-person sessions may be available on a case-by-case basis. 

💸 Flexible Cost: We believe that cost should never be a barrier to high-quality professional learning. Our programs are offered at flexible cost, ensuring that all schools and districts can access our expertise.

Our Impact

Our Goal is to Empower Educators

ICS professional learning programs provide value to educators and schools by equipping teachers with the tools they need to succeed. Here’s why our programs are highly valued:

• Confidence to Teach Challenging Topics: We help teachers tackle complex subjects with confidence. By providing deep content knowledge and nuanced insights, we ensure educators feel fully prepared to engage their students in these important areas of study.
• Ready-Made Resources: Teachers no longer have to spend hours crafting lesson plans from scratch. ICS offers a complete package – curricula, student activities, and supporting classroom resources – designed to save time while enhancing the learning experience for students. These resources are freely available on our website.
• Broadly Applicable Learnings: While our content focuses on Judaism and Jewish history, the insights gained are applicable to teaching about other groups and historical moments. This helps students see the broader connections across history and fosters empathy by illuminating diverse perspectives and shared human experiences.

Educator Testimonials