Thanks to the generous support of the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, Moving Traditions is providing an intensive version of our Teen Teaching Assistant training program to 27 teens in MetroWest New Jersey. This program includes a Moving Traditions staff person as the trainer and an additional 6-8 hours of peer-to-peer mental health training.
Participating synagogues:
- B’nai Keshet
- Congregation Beth Israel (Scotch Plains)
- Pine Brook Jewish Center
- Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim
- Temple Beth Shalom
- Temple Har Shalom
- Temple Sholom of West Essex
Impact
When we asked teen participants about their experiences:
96% felt better prepared to be a TA
95% learned something that would help them handle situations with their students
94% learned communication skills to use with their students during the school year
“I learned how to talk to students when they are feeling stressed and how to de-escalate the situation.”
“I learned that our own beliefs and discomforts may prevent us from seeing the full picture.”
“I hope to bring back the skill of accommodating my students and their varying learning needs. I’ll use what I learned today to include all students and make sure they can learn in a way that suits them.”
About the Program
Funding Partners
