Honor Thy Parents—Jewish Day School Parent Survey Now Open for School Applications
Tap into the power of parent feedback by listening to what parents say is important to them. Only 40 schools will be able to purchase the Jewish Day School Parent Survey for 2008-2009. Read more details and apply by September 10, 2008.
Jewish Day School Parent Survey Webinar August 27th 3-4:15 Eastern; Learn Firsthand about a School's Experience with the Parent Survey
PEJE and Measuring Success are launching the Jewish Day School Parent Survey, the newest of the Yardstick Suite of Tools, with a special informational Webinar on Wednesday, August 27 at 3-4:15 pm Eastern. The Webinar features Measuring Success and Jane Taubenfeld Cohen, head of one of the survey's pilot schools, who will discuss the purpose, goals, and benefits of the Parent Survey. Bonnie Hausman, PEJE Senior Program Officer, will respond to questions about the application process. Learn more about the Webinar here.
Strategic Financial Modeling Tool Promotes Fiscal Stability
One of the newer offerings within the Day School Peer Yardstick™ Suite of Tools, the Strategic Financial Modeling Tool (SFMT) is interactive software that helps school leadership move toward financial stability over a five-year horizon. After attending a prerequisite session or webinar (see below), schools can purchase the software and receive group and individualized training. (Preview the 1st two sections of the user guide: A Conceptual Approach to Strategic Financial Planning and Case Studies)
Prerequisite Webinar:
Introduction to the SFMT
For those who did not attend the SFMT session at the 2008 PEJE Assembly, January 2008 New York Yardstick Conference, or January 2008 RAVSAK Annual Leadership Conference
Tuesday, September 9, 1:00-3:00 pm Eastern
RSVP to financialmodel@yardsticksuite.org
SFMT Trainings: Includes Purchase of Software, Group & Individualized Training
For teams of two or more, including Board Chair, Head of School, Treasurer, and Business Manager. One team member must be either Head of School or Board Chair. At least one member of the team must have attended a prerequisite session.
Los Angeles:
Monday, September 22
Register to attend Los Angeles
Miami:
Monday, October 27
Register to attend Miami
Chicago:
Wednesday, October 29
Register to attend Chicago
For more information on the SFMT, contact financialmodel@yardsticksuite.org.
Newly Revised and Upgraded Admission Tracker Now Available for Purchase
The newly revised Admission Tracker, part of the Day School Peer Yardstick(TM) Suite of Tools, will help your school organize the admission process and meet enrollment goals using simple software that is designed to support best practices in admission. The software is user-friendly and accessed online, helping your admissions staff easily collect and report data throughout the year.
We will be hosting an informational webinar on September 4 from 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern for anyone interested in learning more about the tracker and getting an overview of its features from PEJE and Measuring Success. This webinar is designed for those who have not yet purchased the Admission Tracker and would like to preview it before purchase. To attend the webinar, send an RSVP to Chelsea Whyte.
Once you have purchased the Admission Tracker you will be eligible to participate in an instructional Webinar on one of the following days (all times 3:00 pm Eastern):
Tuesday, August 26
Monday, September 8
Tuesday, September 23
Over 1300 Jewish day school leaders attended the PEJE Assembly for Jewish Day School Education, representing 265 schools from across North America. With over one hundred sessions, keynote addresses from NAIS President Pat Bassett and Israeli statesman Natan Sharansky, as well as a World Café Field-Wide Conversation among all participants, the Assembly linked the day school field and positioned school teams for growth.
PEJE Collaborative Website (Wiki), enables participants and those who could not attend to continue the discussion. Each session has its own space on peje.wikispaces.com.
Advice from PEJE Leadership Line
Since PEJE began piloting Leadership Line, a range of day school leaders has received helpful, actionable advice on a variety of concerns and challenges. In a survey of Leadership Line participants, 100 percent of respondents reported that they were extremely satisfied with the recommendations or referrals they received, and 100 percent would recommend the resource to a colleague.
The Leadership Line is a free, (approximately) one-hour phone call with a PEJE coach who has broad and extensive expertise. To date, school leaders have dialed in regarding topics from board development to head support/evaluation to student recruitment/retention. Callers have included heads of school, board chairs, and development and admission officers. In some cases, two or more leaders have participated--for example, a board chair plus a head of school or a support and evaluation committee. Leadership Line callers say they've appreciated the practical advice and the opportunity to bring a fresh, expert perspective back to their schools.
To arrange a call, please email the leadershipline.
A PEJE coach will reply and schedule your call.
Ten Years of Believing in Jewish Day School Education
To mark PEJE's ten-year anniversary, we asked a number of leaders in the day school field to reflect on achievements and envision the future for Jewish day schools. Copies of the publication were sent to Board Chairs, Heads of School, Admission Directors, Development Directors, Business Managers, and community leaders. Additional copies are available by request.
View the Publication >>
Read "10 Ways Jewish Day Schools Thrive" >>
See PEJE's Chronology >>
Read "What PEJE Believes" >>
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Adelson Family Foundation
The AVI CHAI Foundation
The Beker Foundation
The Gottesman Fund
Paula and Jerry Gottesman
Harold Grinspoon Foundation
The Jesselson Family
Jim Joseph Foundation
Robin and Brad Klatt
Fran and Bobby Lent
The Marcus Foundation
Charles z"l and Lynn Schusterman
Sheila Schwartz and Family
David and Fela Shapell
Family Foundation
The Steinhardt Foundation for
Jewish Life
Jeffrey and Deborah Swartz
UJA-Federation of New York
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
Sustaining Partners
Edgar M. Bronfman
Leslie H. and Abigail S. Wexner
Deborah Cogen Swartz
Chair
Michael H. Steinhardt
Founding Chair
