Professional Development

Gateways Access to Training for Educational Success (GATES) Gateways believes that professional development for teachers is vital for school success, teacher satisfaction, and student learning. The GATES approach to professional development provides the foundation for teachers and administrators in Jewish education settings to meet the wide range of needs of the students in their classrooms. GATES provides collaborative and sustained learning opportunities that include:

• Shared learning by teams of educators through staff workshops and seminars
• Classroom observation and debriefing
• Ongoing coaching and consultation
• Facilitated team meetings throughout the year

The GATES model has been implemented in many Boston area day schools and is currently primed for expansion into congregational and community supplemental schools and Jewish preschools, with workshops and materials adapted to the needs of each staff.