PEJE Assembly for Jewish Day School Education

The 2008 PEJE Assembly for Jewish Day School Education explores and promotes linkages, collaborations, and relationships that strengthen learning at both the core of the school and its periphery. Building on concepts of learning communities, the Assembly challenges school and community leaders to look simultaneously inward and outward to build multiple connections and then mobilize sufficient institutional resources to sustain learning environments.

Deep curiosity, openness to learning, meaningful conversations, active listening, trust, and a willingness to question assumptions and surrender to surprise are the elements of a learning community. Whether in the classroom, around the teacher’s lounge, in the board room, or outside of the school’s four walls in federations, central agencies, and synagogues, when a school’s leaders link for learning, they position themselves and their schools for growth.

New and Improved for 2008

• Three-hour pre-Assembly sessions on topics for first-time professionals
• Presentation of inaugural PEJE Marketing Awards
• Plenty of time for networking with colleagues
• Complimentary coaching consultations
• In-person Community of Practice meetings
• Designated time for school teams to plan and debrief
• The LINC, an expanded vendor and resource center and Cyber-café area for Learning, Interacting, Networking, and Collaborating
• Increased sessions on diverse learners, professional development, and early childhood education
• Debut of PEJE’s new assessment tools: HAT (Head Assessment Tool), BOAT (Board Assessment Tool), Parent Value Survey
• Innovative session formats and designs, including open space workshops
• Invitation-only sessions for special audiences

Sessions

Keynote Presenter
Pat Bassett, President of National Association of Independent Schools and visionary of the NAIS "Schools for the Future" initiative "The Right-Brained Future: Creating 21st Century Schools and Strategic Indicators"

Who Should Attend

Anyone with a stake in the success of Jewish day school education:

• Heads of School
• Board Chairs*
• Board Members
• Donors
• Admission Directors
• Development Directors
• Business Managers
• Senior Education Professionals
• Federation Executives and Presidents
• Central Agency Executives and Presidents

*If your school's incoming Board Chair has been designated, the Assembly is a wonderful way to prepare for the role.

We encourage schools to send a team of delegates to the Assembly, with special group discounts available for school teams. There will be time at the Assembly designated for school groups to debrief and prepare for applying what they learn.

The LINC

Spend time with Assembly exhibitors in The LINC (the place for Learning, Interacting, Networking, and Collaborating). Representatives from corporate and non-profit service providers with resources to offer Jewish day schools will be on hand to meet your school’s decision-makers. The LINC also hosts the Assembly’s Cyber Café with free wireless internet access and complimentary terminals for the exclusive use of Assembly participants.

For prospective LINC Exhibitors >>

For information on becoming an Assembly LINC exhibitor, contact Jennifer Weinstock.

Registration Details

The Assembly program begins on Sunday, April 6 at 9:30 a.m. with a number of optional three-hour “crash courses” that will address basics in the areas of financial management, fundraising, marketing, and governance. Sunday’s Opening Plenary begins at 1:00 p.m. Final Assembly sessions end on Tuesday, April 8 at 4:00 p.m.

• Early Bird Discount: Save when you register by February 1, 2008.
• Group Discount: Experience the Assembly as a school team! We encourage teams of professional and lay leadership from schools to register together, attend sessions, and bring back shared experiences and knowledge to put to use at their school. This group discount is available until February 1, 2008.

Category	Early Bird Rate (on or before 2/1/2008)	Standard Rate (after 2/1/2008)
Registration Fee	$150	$150
Conference Fee	$400	$500
Group of 2 registering together from the same school	$350 each (plus Registration Fee)	(not available)
Group of 3 or more registering together from the same school	$325 each (plus Registration Fee)	(not available)

Fees include all meals and snacks (glatt kosher) and conference materials.

All Assembly events take place at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. Contact the hotel directly for reservations at 1-800-325-3535 or via the link during Assembly registration. Mention PEJE Assembly for discounted nightly rates beginning at $205 (rate available only until March 3).

Discounted travel arrangements available through Great International Travel. Contact Smadar Babchuk at 1-888-559-3767 or smadarb@greatintltravel.com for details.

Corporate Sponsors

Thank you to the following companies who have already joined as Corporate Sponsors of the 2008 PEJE Assembly.

Their generous support of Jewish day schools enables PEJE to subsidize the overall cost of the Assembly. For information on corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jennifer Weinstock.

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FACTS Management
FACTS Management is honored to serve over 4,000 schools with tuition management services. But what makes FACTS unique is that we understand that it's not just about tuition management anymore. That's why we offer comprehensive business services to meet your changing needs. In addition to Tuition Management, our suite of services includes Enrollment Management, Grant & Aid Assessment, Donor Management, and Peterson's Test Prep/Educational Resources.

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Allied Irish Bank
Allied Irish Bank specializes in lending to not-for-profit entities nationwide and has a particular focus on funding capital projects related to education.

IsraelPhones
IsraelPhones is the largest cellular rental company in Israel. PEJE schools that work with IsraelPhones are provided with: phones for staff use while escorting the group, the ability to send a text message to the entire program from any computer or Israeli cellular phone, online access to IsraelPhones database to view real-time list of student's cellular numbers, a dedicated service representative, and door-to-door service for all staff and student needs, during and after the program. To discuss how IsraelPhones can service your program, please email info@israelphones.com or call Jason Roskind from the sales team at 1-866-302-5819.

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American Hebrew Academy

Diamond Mind Business Services
Offering credit card services to independent schools across the nation. Your school could reduce credit card costs by as much as 20 to 50%. Our most popular services include tools and support for convenience fee programs (for tuition), online giving, annual auction payments, camp payments, and a powerful MasterCard Productivity (P-Card) for school spending. Go to www.diamondmindschools.com or call 888-566-0945, ext 400

Staples Business Advantage
Savings of 35% to 65% everyday. Online, fax, phone, and at retail locations. To register your school with Staples contact Richard Paisner at 800-617-1712 x440.

Sheldon A. Cohen Insurance Agency, Inc.
Comprehensive, customized, and cost-effective insurance programs for schools. A full line of coverage including liability, property, commercial automobile insurance, crime insurance, and workers' compensation. Call 800-889-9128 and ask for an Education Programs Specialist.