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How We Increased Enrollment Inquiries During Remote Learning:
Lessons from The Leffell School Admissions Office

Thursday, August 13, 2020
1 - 2pm ET / 10 - 11am PT

Join Diana Kaufman Schutt and Rabbi Yael Buechler of The Leffell School in Westchester, NY for a moderated discussion to hear about specific strategies they implemented that have resulted in a 167% increase in points of contact since moving to remote learning and online-only events. Our conversation will explore how to increase admission inquiries through branded online programming, utilizing social media to engage with the millennial parents, tips to increase WOM marketing and more.

Reopening: Practical Advice from the Experiences of Summer In-Person Activities 

Monday, August 10, 2020
12 - 1:30pm ET / 9 - 10:30am PT

Numerous Jewish communal institutions are close to reopening physical facilities, as soon as medically appropriate. They have all prepared detailed scenarios and plans. What can we learn from leaders who have been operating in-person over the summer? How do we navigate health screenings, pick-up, drop-off, bus transportation, infected children or adults? Join us to learn from the experiences of organizations that have been open all summer.

Reopening Advice From the Field: Managing Expectations and Fear

Tuesday, August 18
12:30 - 1:30pm ET / 9:30 - 10:30am PT

When it comes to reopening, there are so many questions that need answers regarding emotional and psychological components. How should fear, communications, expectations, and a myriad of reactions be addressed? Join us for the second part of a two-part webinar on how our community organizations are approaching these complex issues.

New Admission Professionals Institute
Monday, August 17 - Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Are you a new admission professional or looking or fine-tune admission practices at your school? Join other Jewish day school admission professionals (most with less than two years of experience) for an online three day institute.   

This institute will cover basic admission content and give you a foundation that can set you up for success as you begin your work as a admission professional. You will also have an opportunity to connect with other admission professionals at Jewish day schools. Over the three day institute, we will cover Admission Operations, Customer Experience, Admission Criteria and Policies, Admission Process, Admission Committee, Notification, Tuition Assistance, and Data Management.

Rituals from Afar

Join your peers weekly on Tuesdays from 3pm - 4pm ET / 12pm - 1pm PT for a facilitated conversation around the non-academic components of our programs. We will focus on how the restrictions and changes of COVID19 impact our planning of events and activities that help create the culture of our schools.

• Recess and Lunch, Tuesday, August 18, 2020
• Planning for the Fall Chaggim, Tuesday, August 25, 2020
• Community Service, Tuesday, September 1, 2020

has recently been under lockdown; and Arit Ansbacher, the director of MAOZ’s Advot program for executives in education who worked with leaders across the system to tackle the large scale challenges faced including the transition to online learning. Learn more and register here.