Candid conversations with specialists on the frontlines When making considerations for helping a child with learning difficulties, there is an abundance of information that can be overwhelming to parents and teachers. To better support these students, as well as ATT staff, ATT teachers heard from Mrs. Rivka Varnai, M. Ed. LBS1 a reading specialist and
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November 19, 2020
A Taste of Torah – Parshas Toldos
Written by: Rabbi Mordechai Raizman Assuming Responsibility In this week’s Parsha Toldos, we meet Yitzchak’s two sons, Yaakov and Esav. Yaakov, the ish tam yoshev ohalim, is the man who studied all day in the tents. Esav is known for being the one who despised his birthright of being the first born and sold it
November 11, 2020
3 brain states and collaborative problem solving
ATT teachers recently heard from Sarah Wineberg of REACH to discuss three “brain states” as a way of promoting behavioral understanding. By identifying these brain states, teachers are better equipped to connect and collaborate with children in a way that helps them move through the brain states. The three brain states are survival, emotional and
November 5, 2020
Week of learning campaign
Join the ATT’s week of community-wide inspiration & virtual learning November 28, 2020 – December 6, 2020 Launching our annual campaign with lectures from world-renowned speakers and short videos from local educators all week long Featuring: Rabbi YY Jacobson Motzaei Shabbos, November 28, 2020 @8PM: Keeping Positive in an Age of Uncertainty34th Annual Rabbi Isaac
November 4, 2020
A Taste of Torah – Parshas Vayera
Written by: Rabbi Mordechai Raizman Knowing Our Place This week’s parsha, Yayera, includes the story of the destruction of Sodom. Avrohom, the story’s protagonist, teaches us two very important lessons. When Avrohom learns Hashem’s plans for Sodom, he pleads with Him to save the city, a corrupt and immoral society. These actions teach us the