1. Title

Titles should be catchy and accurate – and give an indication of the subject of your session.  Many folks go through the sessions quickly and might not necessarily read the description if they are not attracted by the title.

Examples:

• Don’t Sweat the Aleph Bet: Fool-proof ways to teach Hebrew to your students.
• Good Mourning: The healing rituals around death and mourning in Judaism 
•  Pray it again, Sam: How the Jews of Morocco reinvented the siddur

2. Description
Your description should be about five sentences long (625 characters is ideal, 925 characters is the max). We suggest drafting the description in Word or another word processor before pasting it in the form.

• Begin with a summary of what you are going to teach
• Describe the audience of your workshop (i.e. preschool teachers, day school, etc)
• Describe what you will teach in some detail
• Describe what people will learn from taking your course

3. Choose the Appropriate Time Frame

• The 90-minute sessions are usually used to present a program you have implemented OR a text you want to teach.

• Two or three session series are best for when you want to involve the group in a lengthy and detailed discussions OR teach them a skill or technique.

 Regardless of your subject, you should consider how long it will take you to teach your topic without being rushed or having time left over.

4. Sample Workshop Proposals
Here are three examples: 

How Does My School Measure Up? Looking at Self-Evaluation and Accreditation
This session is intended for administrators who have been at their schools at least three years, and are interested in engaging in a systematic self-evaluation process using materials developed by national Jewish educational organizations. Sample questions will be shared and your questions will be answered about the how, why and when of these accreditation programs.

History on the Plate: Our Story in the Pot
Jewish food tells many stories. What we eat is a memory, home family, celebration, survival, history, culture, genealogy, and Torah. In this session, we will consider two texts, stories and lore behind the Jewish foods we love. We will talk about ways to make Jewish cooking classes and hagim meaningful, educational and delicious. You will go home with recipes, lesson plans, and strategies to help your students learn food.

From Soup to Nuts: A Workshop for the Novice Educator
The world of Jewish education is vast and navigating through it can be challenging. We are a diversified team of Jewish educators from Florida who will conduct a comprehensive session that will touch on a variety of subject areas. Learn about where to go for assistance, how to obtain new ideas, and who are your best advocates. You will receive a pack of goodies including sample contracts, behavior and classroom management ideas, websites, sample letters, forms, and other helpful materials.

5. Consider Your Material Needs

First, consider what kind of classroom space you will need. Do you need movable chairs? Will your workshop be noisy? Or alternatively, do you need a particularly quiet space?

Second, what materials will you need for the class to be successful – paper, markers, pens, etc. Let us know what you need – and we will let you know if we can provide – or if you’ll have to bring it yourself