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Academy Awarded Framework BHCBE Academy
Inspiring our children to
lifelong Jewish learning and living
Academy Awarded Framework
for Excellence by USCJ
Our BHCBE Academy was recently accepted as a FRAMEWORK FOR EXCELLENCE SCHOOL, the first Framework School in Illinois. Framework for Excellence is an awards program recognizing the best educational programs in the country, sponsored by the Department of Education of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ); the awards ceremony will be held next month at the USCJ's Biennial Convention in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Framework for Excellence schools include two stages of Jewish education in addition to elementary school: (1) the primary school years; and (2) the high school years of adolescent identity development. The schools also include family education and Shabbat programming. These components provide the potential to fulfill the aims of the Conservative synagogue school.
According to the USCJ, there has emerged a growing literature on "good practices" in synagogue school education which has highlighted the elements that form a framework for excellence in synagogue school education. They are:
* A sufficient number of hours and days to attain the goals of the Conservative synagogue school * Educators who are leaders, not just administrators * Rabbinic interest, support, and presence on matters of synagogue schooling
* Congregational investment in teacher training, retention, and development
* Collaboration with and support of lay leaders, including good committees and a mission of the synagogue that places education front and center
* Commitment to and investment in teenagers, including Hebrew High, USY, Camp Ramah, and Israel experiences
* Family education that helps parents fulfill their roles as the primary Jewish educators of their children
We are pleased that our efforts here at the BHCBE Academy conform to these best practices, and that our school has been recognized for the quality Jewish educational experience we have been providing to each and every student. Thanks to Jeff Hornstein and the BHCBE Academy School Board for providing their support, encouragement and guidance during the application process. Marshall Kupchan Dean of Education USCJ
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| Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah 3220 Big Tree Lane • Wilmette, Illinois 60091 Email Us • Phone: 847.256.1213 • FAX: 847.256.3225 |
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