The Center for Professional Learning
Helping Jewish Educators
Build A More Inclusive World
Gateways’ Center for Professional Learning is dedicated to helping educators, administrators, clergy, and lay leaders in the Jewish community support students with a range of different learning needs. We offer a variety of services to support you on your journey to becoming a more inclusive school. Whether you’re looking to attend a lecture, find an inclusion consultant, or download lessons to use in your classroom, we have a professional learning opportunity for you.
Gain the Tools to Meet All Your Students Where They Are
Whatever Jewish Educational Setting You Come from — We’re Here for You
We work with educators, school administrators, community leaders, and clergy to build your capacity to support the diverse array of students who want to attend your Jewish education program, whatever that looks like.
Upcoming Events & Workshops
Raising Inclusive Kids: How to Talk to Children About Disability
A Free Webinar in Honor of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month Has your child or student ever asked a question about someone with a disability, and you weren’t sure how to respond? You’re
Technology and Adolescent Mental Health: A Virtual Workshop
Technology and Adolescent Mental Health: What's the Impact and What Can We Do? In today's digital age, technology is deeply woven into the lives of adolescents, offering both opportunities and challenges. This 1-hour online training
What Our Educators Are Saying
I worked for two decades as a congregational educator and can attest to how vital the support of Gateways was in helping to create a culture in which all students are recognized for their unique abilities and supported in the ways they need.
~ Kim Bodemer, Director of Adult Learning, Hebrew College
We are always finding new gems in the Gateways curriculum to help teach our neurodiverse learners. Moreover, when we have a need for something that we don’t see in the curriculum, the Gateways staff is always eager to assist and help send over the appropriate resources.”
~ Sarah DeWoskin, Director & Founder of LEV Children’s Museum
Each Gateways training reminds me of the importance of learner-centered education and the benefits that come from forming individual relationships with each of our students. Gateways trainings inspire our teachers to bring the best version of themselves to the classroom which in turn inspires our students to be their best selves. Each time we have the opportunity to work with Gateways, our teachers are more confident and capable when working with students of all abilities. Gateways is an incredible resource that we are fortunate to have just around the corner!
~ Eliana Stein, Assistant Director of K-7 Learning Programs, Temple Beth Elohim
Blog: Educational Practices
Opening up the Dialogue about Inclusion in Jewish Education.
4 Essential Strategies for Teaching Neurodivergent StudentsÂ
2025-2026 Center for Professional Learning Catalog
Gateways at Prizmah 2025
8 Strategies for Autistic Students in the Classroom
The Slifka Day School Inclusion Initiative
Easing the Cycle of Anxiety