LeadershipConference

Leadership
Conference

Wednesday

Wednesday

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

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Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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School Refusal

Trends and Prevention

Dr. Steven Kurtz, Ph.D., ABPP

Founding President, Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC, NY
School refusal refers to students consistently avoiding school due to emotional distress. For a child struggling with it, the mere thought of attending school brings intense stress or panic, turning emotions into physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, or other complaints that vanish outside of school. School refusal requires a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach that brings together parents, teachers, and mental health professionals.

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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School Refusal

Trends and Prevention

Dr. Steven Kurtz, Ph.D., ABPP

Founding President, Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC, NY
School refusal refers to students consistently avoiding school due to emotional distress. For a child struggling with it, the mere thought of attending school brings intense stress or panic, turning emotions into physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, or other complaints that vanish outside of school. School refusal requires a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach that brings together parents, teachers, and mental health professionals.

Thursday

Thursday

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tuchman, Rabbi Dr. Elie

Lead Team Talent

Rabbi Elie Tuchman, Ph.D.

Certified Working Genius Coach
School leaders face challenges of team dynamics, productivity, and talent utilization. Recognizing one’s own unique talents and those of your team members leads to improved collaboration and productivity.
This interactive workshop will introduce Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius Model. After exploring your Geniuses, you can apply this model to your team’s leadership practices, increase energy and productivity, and limit frustration zones.

Through interactive individual and group exercises, you’ll acquire practical tools and insights to transform your team. Learn how to:
Identify and nurture your staff’s strengths, increasing their engagement and passion for their work, minimizing frustration, and preventing burnout.
Get the right people in the right seats and build a well-rounded team.
Improve team communication, making meetings more effective and productive.

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tuchman, Rabbi Dr. Elie

Lead Team Talent

Rabbi Elie Tuchman, Ph.D.

Certified Working Genius Coach
School leaders face challenges of team dynamics, productivity, and talent utilization. Recognizing one’s own unique talents and those of your team members leads to improved collaboration and productivity.
This interactive workshop will introduce Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius Model. After exploring your Geniuses, you can apply this model to your team’s leadership practices, increase energy and productivity, and limit frustration zones.

Through interactive individual and group exercises, you’ll acquire practical tools and insights to transform your team. Learn how to:
Identify and nurture your staff’s strengths, increasing their engagement and passion for their work, minimizing frustration, and preventing burnout.
Get the right people in the right seats and build a well-rounded team.
Improve team communication, making meetings more effective and productive.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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The Principal Resource

Easy Tools for Principals to Support Classroom Management

Patrick Jones

Lead Trainer, Tools for Teaching
Discover proactive classroom management tools that empower learners for lasting success. Alleviate educator stress and burnout with these effective strategies.

The book “Tools for Teaching” is a required resource. It will be distributed at the session.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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The Principal Resource

Easy Tools for Principals to Support Classroom Management

Patrick Jones

Lead Trainer, Tools for Teaching
Discover proactive classroom management tools that empower learners for lasting success. Alleviate educator stress and burnout with these effective strategies.

The book “Tools for Teaching” is a required resource. It will be distributed at the session.

Wednesday

Wednesday

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

stevenk-e1502970742471

School Refusal

Trends and Prevention

Dr. Steven Kurtz, Ph.D., ABPP

Founding President, Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC, NY
School refusal refers to students consistently avoiding school due to emotional distress. For a child struggling with it, the mere thought of attending school brings intense stress or panic, turning emotions into physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, or other complaints that vanish outside of school. School refusal requires a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach that brings together parents, teachers, and mental health professionals.

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

stevenk-e1502970742471

School Refusal

Trends and Prevention

Dr. Steven Kurtz, Ph.D., ABPP

Founding President, Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC, NY
School refusal refers to students consistently avoiding school due to emotional distress. For a child struggling with it, the mere thought of attending school brings intense stress or panic, turning emotions into physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, or other complaints that vanish outside of school. School refusal requires a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach that brings together parents, teachers, and mental health professionals.

Thursday

Thursday

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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The Principal Resource

Easy Tools for Principals to Support Classroom Management

Patrick Jones

Lead Trainer, Tools for Teaching
Discover proactive classroom management tools that empower learners for lasting success. Alleviate educator stress and burnout with these effective strategies.

The book “Tools for Teaching” is a required resource. It will be distributed at the session.

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Patrick HeadShot_2024_edited

The Principal Resource

Easy Tools for Principals to Support Classroom Management

Patrick Jones

Lead Trainer, Tools for Teaching
Discover proactive classroom management tools that empower learners for lasting success. Alleviate educator stress and burnout with these effective strategies.

The book “Tools for Teaching” is a required resource. It will be distributed at the session.

1:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuchman, Rabbi Dr. Elie

Lead Team Talent

Rabbi Elie Tuchman, Ed.D..

Certified Working Genius Coach
School leaders face challenges of team dynamics, productivity, and talent utilization. Recognizing one’s own unique talents and those of your team members leads to improved collaboration and productivity.

This interactive workshop will introduce Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius Model. After exploring your Geniuses, you can apply this model to your team’s leadership practices, increase energy and productivity, and limit frustration zones.

Through interactive individual and group exercises, you’ll acquire practical tools and insights to transform your team.

Learn how to:
Identify and nurture your staff’s strengths, increasing their engagement and passion for their work, minimizing frustration, and preventing burnout.
Get the right people in the right seats and build a well-rounded team.
Improve team communication, making meetings more effective and productive.

1:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuchman, Rabbi Dr. Elie

Lead Team Talent

Rabbi Elie Tuchman, Ed.D..

Certified Working Genius Coach
School leaders face challenges of team dynamics, productivity, and talent utilization. Recognizing one’s own unique talents and those of your team members leads to improved collaboration and productivity.

This interactive workshop will introduce Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius Model. After exploring your Geniuses, you can apply this model to your team’s leadership practices, increase energy and productivity, and limit frustration zones.

Through interactive individual and group exercises, you’ll acquire practical tools and insights to transform your team.

Learn how to:
Identify and nurture your staff’s strengths, increasing their engagement and passion for their work, minimizing frustration, and preventing burnout.
Get the right people in the right seats and build a well-rounded team.
Improve team communication, making meetings more effective and productive.

Wednesday

Wednesday

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

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Q & A Session:

The Hashkafa and Chinuch of the Yeshiva Afternoon

Harav Ahron Lopiansky

Our yeshivos are committed to imparting Torah and mitzvos to our talmidim and talmidos. However, the typical yeshiva day also encompasses an afternoon general studies program. How can we best utilize this time, and is there a chinuch prerogative shaping the vision for these departments?
Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky, shlita will offer a Torah perspective on structuring our afternoons and address pre-submitted questions from the audience.
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Q & A Session:

The Hashkafa and Chinuch of the Yeshiva Afternoon

Harav Ahron Lopiansky

Our yeshivos are committed to imparting Torah and mitzvos to our talmidim and talmidos. However, the typical yeshiva day also encompasses an afternoon general studies program. How can we best utilize this time, and is there a chinuch prerogative shaping the vision for these departments?
Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky, shlita will offer a Torah perspective on structuring our afternoons and address pre-submitted questions from the audience.
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Real Questions & Solutions from the Trenches

A Panel of Principals and Menahalim

Rabbi Heshy Forster
Dr. Yoel Schwartz
Rabbi Shimon Dachs

Leading a general studies department in a yeshiva presents unique challenges, such as balancing a dual curriculum, recruiting and retaining top-tier teachers, motivating fatigued talmidim who may not appreciate the value of these subjects, and sourcing quality curricula that align with yeshiva needs and values. However, these challenges also offer opportunities for growth and innovation.

Join a dynamic panel discussion with experienced principals and menahalim as they share practical strategies that have revitalized their General Studies programs. Leave the session with fresh, actionable ideas developed through our panel and honed through vigorous discussions!
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Real Questions & Solutions from the Trenches

A Panel of Principals and Menahalim

Rabbi Heshy Forster
Dr. Yoel Schwartz
Rabbi Shimon Dachs

Leading a general studies department in a yeshiva presents unique challenges, such as balancing a dual curriculum, recruiting and retaining top-tier teachers, motivating fatigued talmidim who may not appreciate the value of these subjects, and sourcing quality curricula that align with yeshiva needs and values. However, these challenges also offer opportunities for growth and innovation.

Join a dynamic panel discussion with experienced principals and menahalim as they share practical strategies that have revitalized their General Studies programs. Leave the session with fresh, actionable ideas developed through our panel and honed through vigorous discussions!

Thursday

Thursday

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

RichieAltabe

The Instructional Leader

Lead with Purpose

Mr. Richard Altabe

Principal, Lower School, HALB
Empowering principals to lead with clarity, purpose, and impactful vision.
This three-part workshop will focus on:
Leadership for Principals – You Make a Difference: Understanding the power of leadership with a clear “WHY.”
Identifying essential skills and knowledge for YOUR 8th-grade graduates
Actualization – Crafting Goals for Your Ideal Graduate: Developing actionable goals for student outcomes

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

RichieAltabe

The Instructional Leader

Lead with Purpose

Mr. Richard Altabe

Principal, Lower School, HALB
Empowering principals to lead with clarity, purpose, and impactful vision.
This three-part workshop will focus on:
Leadership for Principals – You Make a Difference: Understanding the power of leadership with a clear “WHY.”
Identifying essential skills and knowledge for YOUR 8th-grade graduates
Actualization – Crafting Goals for Your Ideal Graduate: Developing actionable goals for student outcomes

12:30 pm

Working Lunch - From Theory to Application

A facilitated discussion on turning workshop ideas into practical action.

12:30 pm

Working Lunch - From Theory to Application

A facilitated discussion on turning workshop ideas into practical action.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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The Principal Resource

Easy Tools for Principals to Support Classroom Management

Patrick Jones

Lead Trainer, Tools for Teaching
Discover proactive classroom management tools that empower learners for lasting success. Alleviate educator stress and burnout with these effective strategies.

The book “Tools for Teaching” is a required resource. It will be distributed at the session.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Patrick HeadShot_2024_edited

The Principal Resource

Easy Tools for Principals to Support Classroom Management

Patrick Jones

Lead Trainer, Tools for Teaching
Discover proactive classroom management tools that empower learners for lasting success. Alleviate educator stress and burnout with these effective strategies.

The book “Tools for Teaching” is a required resource. It will be distributed at the session.

Wednesday

Wednesday

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

7:45 pm - 9:45 pm

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Behind Closed Doors

The Intersection of Executive Directors and Menahalim

Session Chair: Rabbi Feivy Leiberman
Facilitator: Mr. Charlie Harary

Who Sets the Budget?
Leveraging Your Positions for “Relationship Development”
Protocols
Territorial People

Raising Salaries
Expectations and Understanding
What to do when you disagree
Am I being responsible or cheap?

Awarding Days Off
Defining Lanes and Learning How to Merger
Bridging the Gap

7:45 pm - 9:45 pm

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Behind Closed Doors

The Intersection of Executive Directors and Menahalim

Session Chair: Rabbi Feivy Leiberman
Facilitator: Mr. Charlie Harary

Who Sets the Budget?
Leveraging Your Positions for “Relationship Development”
Protocols
Territorial People

Raising Salaries
Expectations and Understanding
What to do when you disagree
Am I being responsible or cheap?

Awarding Days Off
Defining Lanes and Learning How to Merger
Bridging the Gap

10:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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Explore the Executive Expo

A unique opportunity for executive leadership to visit the booths and network with vendors and fellow executive directors.

10:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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Explore the Executive Expo

A unique opportunity for executive leadership to visit the booths and network with vendors and fellow executive directors.

11:00 pm

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"Leil Chamishi" Kumzitz

Rabbi Baruch Levine

11:00 pm

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"Leil Chamishi" Kumzitz

Rabbi Baruch Levine

Thursday

Thursday

9:30 am - 10:30 am

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A Senior Moment:

Learning from the Veterans

Moderator: Rabbi Ephraim Blumenkrantz
Rabbi Yitzchok Gottdiener
Rabbi Yehuda Lefkovitz
Rabbi Yitzchok Z. Levine

Challenges, Triumphs, and Hadracha from the Gedolim
Rabbi Yitzchok Gottdiener Executive Director, Yeshiva and Mesivta Torah Vodaath
Rabbi Yehuda Lefkovitz President, Talmudical Academy, Baltimore, MD
Rabbi Yitzchok Z. Levine Executive Vice President, Chaver Hanhalla, Telshe Yeshiva Chicago

9:30 am - 10:30 am

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A Senior Moment:

Learning from the Veterans

Moderator: Rabbi Ephraim Blumenkrantz
Rabbi Yitzchok Gottdiener
Rabbi Yehuda Lefkovitz
Rabbi Yitzchok Z. Levine

Challenges, Triumphs, and Hadracha from the Gedolim
Rabbi Yitzchok Gottdiener Executive Director, Yeshiva and Mesivta Torah Vodaath
Rabbi Yehuda Lefkovitz President, Talmudical Academy, Baltimore, MD
Rabbi Yitzchok Z. Levine Executive Vice President, Chaver Hanhalla, Telshe Yeshiva Chicago
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Managing Your Board:

Who is Managing Who?

Rabbi Dovid Kramer

Executive Director, Yeshiva of South Shore
Learn how to define the board’s role, when to bring them in, and how to empower them without losing power.
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Managing Your Board:

Who is Managing Who?

Rabbi Dovid Kramer

Executive Director, Yeshiva of South Shore
Learn how to define the board’s role, when to bring them in, and how to empower them without losing power.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Getting IN with the Guys Who Are IN

Rabbi Aron Steier
Mr. Dovi Safier

We all want to get ‘face-time’ and form relationships with the wealthy, popular, and influential. Discover tips and tools from those who are getting the job done.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Getting IN with the Guys Who Are IN

Rabbi Aron Steier
Mr. Dovi Safier

We all want to get ‘face-time’ and form relationships with the wealthy, popular, and influential. Discover tips and tools from those who are getting the job done.

1:30 pm

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Being the Boss

Wanted: Leaders Only

Mr. Eliezer Scheiner
Mr. Ralph Herzka

“I entered my position to give 100% of myself and 80% of my efforts goes into managing my staff.”
Become the leader you NEED to become.

1:30 pm

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Being the Boss

Wanted: Leaders Only

Mr. Eliezer Scheiner
Mr. Ralph Herzka

“I entered my position to give 100% of myself and 80% of my efforts goes into managing my staff.”
Become the leader you NEED to become.

2:15 pm

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The Elevator Pitch

A chance to win $10k!

Five Executive Directors will have 120 seconds to pitch their newest initiative, campaign, or project for a chance to win $10,000
($5k for the Mossad & $5k for YOU).
A panel of philanthropists will choose the winner.

2:15 pm

elevator

The Elevator Pitch

A chance to win $10k!

Five Executive Directors will have 120 seconds to pitch their newest initiative, campaign, or project for a chance to win $10,000
($5k for the Mossad & $5k for YOU).
A panel of philanthropists will choose the winner.

4:00 pm

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Explore the Executive Expo

A unique opportunity for executive leadership to visit the booths and network with vendors and fellow executive directors.

4:00 pm

up2date

Explore the Executive Expo

A unique opportunity for executive leadership to visit the booths and network with vendors and fellow executive directors.

Wednesday

Wednesday

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

7:45 pm - 9:45 pm

Fagin, Gavriel

Mastering the Art of Conversation

Navigating our Talmidim in the Ways of Kedusha

Dr. Gavriel Fagin, LCSW

Director, Tikunim Counseling Services
Key Topics:
1. Disclosures and Responses
2. Psychological Topics
3. School-Wide Response
4. Collaboration with Parents and Therapists

7:45 pm - 9:45 pm

Fagin, Gavriel

Mastering the Art of Conversation

Navigating our Talmidim in the Ways of Kedusha

Dr. Gavriel Fagin, LCSW

Director, Tikunim Counseling Services
Key Topics:
1. Disclosures and Responses
2. Psychological Topics
3. School-Wide Response
4. Collaboration with Parents and Therapists
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Helping Teens Navigate Emotional Distress

Emotional Regulation & Trauma Using the DBT Models

Dr. Aliza Rosenwasser, Psy.D.

Psychologist, Private Practice
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Helping Teens Navigate Emotional Distress

Emotional Regulation & Trauma Using the DBT Models

Dr. Aliza Rosenwasser, Psy.D.

Psychologist, Private Practice

10:00 pm - 10:45 pm

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Exploring the Relationship Between Learning and Audio-Neural Processing

Dr. Jean Pierre Granier
Moshe Katz, MSW

Addressing common issues faced by our students, such as:
1. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
2. Focusing Challenges
3. Language Disorders
4. Emotional Disorders and Anxiety
5. Reading Diffculties
6. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
7. Sensory Overload

These issues are frequently rooted in an auditory processing issue. When that is the case, typical therapies don’t deliver the expected results, and students are frustrated at their lack of progress. Learn how the ear-brain connection, which is behind all audio processing, can be strengthened. Delve into methodologies that reinforce audio processing and build on the foundational audio-neural connection to help reduce sensory issues, empower kids to focus, and set students on a pathway to growth.

10:00 pm - 10:45 pm

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Exploring the Relationship Between Learning and Audio-Neural Processing

Dr. Jean Pierre Granier
Moshe Katz, MSW

Addressing common issues faced by our students, such as:
1. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
2. Focusing Challenges
3. Language Disorders
4. Emotional Disorders and Anxiety
5. Reading Diffculties
6. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
7. Sensory Overload

These issues are frequently rooted in an auditory processing issue. When that is the case, typical therapies don’t deliver the expected results, and students are frustrated at their lack of progress. Learn how the ear-brain connection, which is behind all audio processing, can be strengthened. Delve into methodologies that reinforce audio processing and build on the foundational audio-neural connection to help reduce sensory issues, empower kids to focus, and set students on a pathway to growth.

Thursday

Thursday

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Perlman, Akiva

The Role of School Therapists

Navigating Complex School Systems

Akiva Perlman, PhD., LCSW

Professor, Wurzweiler School of Social Work; Clinical Director, ODA Wellness Institute
Delve into the critical role of school therapists in navigating the complex dynamics of the educational environment.
This involves tackling unique challenges and offering practical recommendations to develop a healthy atmosphere that aligns counseling principles with schools’ specific needs.
Through case studies and discussions rooted in clinical expertise, you’ll gain insights into balancing therapeutic objectives with educational demands, promoting a supportive and holistic approach to student well-being.

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Perlman, Akiva

The Role of School Therapists

Navigating Complex School Systems

Akiva Perlman, PhD., LCSW

Professor, Wurzweiler School of Social Work; Clinical Director, ODA Wellness Institute
Delve into the critical role of school therapists in navigating the complex dynamics of the educational environment.
This involves tackling unique challenges and offering practical recommendations to develop a healthy atmosphere that aligns counseling principles with schools’ specific needs.
Through case studies and discussions rooted in clinical expertise, you’ll gain insights into balancing therapeutic objectives with educational demands, promoting a supportive and holistic approach to student well-being.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Perlman, Akiva

Beyond Behavior

Unlocking Students' Inner Worlds with IFS

Akiva Perlman, PhD, LCSW

Professor, Wurzweiler School of Social Work; Clinical Director, ODA Wellness Institute
Discover how IFS can provide you with a unique framework for working with clients to help them heal past traumas, reduce anxiety symptoms, improve their ability to engage in a more active and connected relationship, and become more comfortable with their essential self and environment. Full of specific skills, knowledge, techniques, and insight-building, Dr. Perlman will empower you to:
Use simple steps and guided exercises to get started with IFS in your practice
Work with anxious parts in the IFS framework to reduce their intensity
Provide clients with a sense of inner stability
Release emotional and physical trauma stored in the body with IFS techniques
Integrate IFS with other treatment modalities you already use
Enhance your therapist skills and join the thousands of others who have discovered IFS’s transformative power.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Perlman, Akiva

Beyond Behavior

Unlocking Students' Inner Worlds with IFS

Akiva Perlman, PhD, LCSW

Professor, Wurzweiler School of Social Work; Clinical Director, ODA Wellness Institute
Discover how IFS can provide you with a unique framework for working with clients to help them heal past traumas, reduce anxiety symptoms, improve their ability to engage in a more active and connected relationship, and become more comfortable with their essential self and environment. Full of specific skills, knowledge, techniques, and insight-building, Dr. Perlman will empower you to:
Use simple steps and guided exercises to get started with IFS in your practice
Work with anxious parts in the IFS framework to reduce their intensity
Provide clients with a sense of inner stability
Release emotional and physical trauma stored in the body with IFS techniques
Integrate IFS with other treatment modalities you already use
Enhance your therapist skills and join the thousands of others who have discovered IFS’s transformative power.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Rav CY Hoberman

Q& A Session

Torah perspective and hashkafic guidance on the topics covered during the conference, as well as answers to pre-submitted questions from the audience.

HaRav Chaim Yehoshua Hoberman, shlita

Delve into the critical role of school therapists in navigating the complex dynamics of the educational environment. This involves tackling unique challenges and offering practical recommendations to develop a healthy atmosphere that aligns counseling principles with schools’ specific needs. Through case studies and discussions rooted in clinical expertise, you’ll gain insights into balancing therapeutic objectives with educational demands, promoting a supportive and holistic approach to student well-being.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Rav CY Hoberman

Q& A Session

Torah perspective and hashkafic guidance on the topics covered during the conference, as well as answers to pre-submitted questions from the audience.

HaRav Chaim Yehoshua Hoberman, shlita

Delve into the critical role of school therapists in navigating the complex dynamics of the educational environment. This involves tackling unique challenges and offering practical recommendations to develop a healthy atmosphere that aligns counseling principles with schools’ specific needs. Through case studies and discussions rooted in clinical expertise, you’ll gain insights into balancing therapeutic objectives with educational demands, promoting a supportive and holistic approach to student well-being.

Wednesday

Wednesday

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

8:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Divrei Chizuk

Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner

Rebbetzin of the White Shul; Noted speaker and Mechaneches, Far Rockaway, NY

8:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Divrei Chizuk

Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner

Rebbetzin of the White Shul; Noted speaker and Mechaneches, Far Rockaway, NY

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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The Power of Connection

An Interactive Networking Experience

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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The Power of Connection

An Interactive Networking Experience

Thursday

Thursday

9:30 am - 10:30 am

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The Power Of Together

Mrs. Chaya Shapiro

Director, Staff Development, Torah Academy for Girls, Far Rockaway, NY
Build a strong team! Foster collaboration, empower teachers as leaders, celebrate achievements, and nurture a vibrant culture of improved teacher performance and retention.

9:30 am - 10:30 am

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The Power Of Together

Mrs. Chaya Shapiro

Director, Staff Development, Torah Academy for Girls, Far Rockaway, NY
Build a strong team! Foster collaboration, empower teachers as leaders, celebrate achievements, and nurture a vibrant culture of improved teacher performance and retention.

10:30 am - 11:30 am

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The Power Within You

Mrs. Elana Fertig, M.S.Ed.

Former Early Childhood Director, YOSS
As a preschool director, you always give to your staff, students, and parents. Empower, affirm, and ignite the strength to continue devoting yourself to the school and team while prioritizing self-care.

10:30 am - 11:30 am

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The Power Within You

Mrs. Elana Fertig, M.S.Ed.

Former Early Childhood Director, YOSS
As a preschool director, you always give to your staff, students, and parents. Empower, affirm, and ignite the strength to continue devoting yourself to the school and team while prioritizing self-care.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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The Power of Your Perception

Mrs. Becky Udman

Founding Preschool Director, Torah Day School Dallas; Educational Consultant
We’re often pulled in different directions, and many count on school leaders for guidance. While we can’t control the entire school day, we can shape our perception, impacting those around us. Join our workshop for a new take on handling challenging situations.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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The Power of Your Perception

Mrs. Becky Udman

Founding Preschool Director, Torah Day School Dallas; Educational Consultant
We’re often pulled in different directions, and many count on school leaders for guidance. While we can’t control the entire school day, we can shape our perception, impacting those around us. Join our workshop for a new take on handling challenging situations.

1:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuchman, Rabbi Dr. Elie

Lead Team Talent

Rabbi Elie Tuchman, Ed.D..

Certified Working Genius Coach
School leaders face challenges of team dynamics, productivity, and talent utilization. Recognizing one’s own unique talents and those of your team members leads to improved collaboration and productivity.

This interactive workshop will introduce Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius Model. After exploring your Geniuses, you can apply this model to your team’s leadership practices, increase energy and productivity, and limit frustration zones.

Through interactive individual and group exercises, you’ll acquire practical tools and insights to transform your team.

Learn how to:
Identify and nurture your staff’s strengths, increasing their engagement and passion for their work, minimizing frustration, and preventing burnout.
Get the right people in the right seats and build a well-rounded team.
Improve team communication, making meetings more effective and productive.

1:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuchman, Rabbi Dr. Elie

Lead Team Talent

Rabbi Elie Tuchman, Ed.D..

Certified Working Genius Coach
School leaders face challenges of team dynamics, productivity, and talent utilization. Recognizing one’s own unique talents and those of your team members leads to improved collaboration and productivity.

This interactive workshop will introduce Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius Model. After exploring your Geniuses, you can apply this model to your team’s leadership practices, increase energy and productivity, and limit frustration zones.

Through interactive individual and group exercises, you’ll acquire practical tools and insights to transform your team.

Learn how to:
Identify and nurture your staff’s strengths, increasing their engagement and passion for their work, minimizing frustration, and preventing burnout.
Get the right people in the right seats and build a well-rounded team.
Improve team communication, making meetings more effective and productive.

Can Things Ever Change?

Wednesday, November 6

Can Things Ever Change?

Wednesday, November 6

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

lopiansky-ahron

Opening Address

Ashreinu Mah Tov Chelkeinu

Harav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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School Refusal

Trends and Prevention

Dr. Steven Kurtz, PhD., ABPP

Founding President, Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC, NY, NY
School refusal refers to students consistently avoiding school due to emotional distress. For a child struggling with it, the mere thought of attending school brings intense stress or panic, turning emotions into physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, or other complaints that vanish outside of school. School refusal requires a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach that brings together parents, teachers, and mental health professionals.

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

stevenk-e1502970742471

School Refusal

Trends and Prevention

Dr. Steven Kurtz, PhD., ABPP

Founding President, Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC, NY, NY
School refusal refers to students consistently avoiding school due to emotional distress. For a child struggling with it, the mere thought of attending school brings intense stress or panic, turning emotions into physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, or other complaints that vanish outside of school. School refusal requires a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach that brings together parents, teachers, and mental health professionals.
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Moving Students Past Frustration and Boredom:

How Emotion Impacts the Brain’s Learning and What to Do About It

Dr. Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed.

Board-certified neurologist, classroom teacher, noted author and lecturer
Gain new insights about how emotions and stress impact learning and practical strategies to unlock the stress blockade that prevents the brain from doing its best work. Learn interventions to promote motivation and perseverance by applying principles from neuroscience. Explore ways to boost brain power and learner engagement: encourage buy-in, make it personally relevant, predict outcomes, set achievable challenges, offer various paths to mastery, and acknowledge each student’s progress step by step. You will leave this session better prepared to empower your students and guide them from challenges to achievements in academics, emotions, and cognition.
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Moving Students Past Frustration and Boredom:

How Emotion Impacts the Brain’s Learning and What to Do About It

Dr. Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed.

Board-certified neurologist, classroom teacher, noted author and lecturer
Gain new insights about how emotions and stress impact learning and practical strategies to unlock the stress blockade that prevents the brain from doing its best work. Learn interventions to promote motivation and perseverance by applying principles from neuroscience. Explore ways to boost brain power and learner engagement: encourage buy-in, make it personally relevant, predict outcomes, set achievable challenges, offer various paths to mastery, and acknowledge each student’s progress step by step. You will leave this session better prepared to empower your students and guide them from challenges to achievements in academics, emotions, and cognition.

10:00 pm - 10:45 pm

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Turning on the Turned-Off Learner

Talk over Tea with DLI

Mrs. Rivky Perlow & Mrs. Ratzy Miller

Join the discussion focusing on the purpose and the gift of struggle, how to build a culture where different levels of learning can thrive simultaneously, and which techniques and mindsets give every child a chance to reach his/her potential.

10:00 pm - 10:45 pm

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Turning on the Turned-Off Learner

Talk over Tea with DLI

Mrs. Rivky Perlow & Mrs. Ratzy Miller

Join the discussion focusing on the purpose and the gift of struggle, how to build a culture where different levels of learning can thrive simultaneously, and which techniques and mindsets give every child a chance to reach his/her potential.

Making Change Happen

Thursday, November 7

Making Change Happen

Thursday, November 7

9:30 am - 11:15 am

BillAtwood

Building Critical Thinking Skills Across The Curriculum

Bill Atwood

M.Ed., Educational Consultant,
Learn to boost students’ critical thinking skills in any classroom! This workshop offers practical strategies for comparing, reasoning, analyzing, and evaluating so teachers of all subjects can effectively engage and challenge students.

9:30 am - 11:15 am

BillAtwood

Building Critical Thinking Skills Across The Curriculum

Bill Atwood

M.Ed., Educational Consultant,
Learn to boost students’ critical thinking skills in any classroom! This workshop offers practical strategies for comparing, reasoning, analyzing, and evaluating so teachers of all subjects can effectively engage and challenge students.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Now We're Talking!

What does Language mean anyway? And what can we do about it?

Rabbi Yaakov Oppen (for men)
Mrs. S.C. Farbstein PhD, CALT (for women)

Learn to recognise and support deficits in higher level language skills. This workshop will introduce you to research based strategies for remediating language weaknesses.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Now We're Talking!

What does Language mean anyway? And what can we do about it?

Rabbi Yaakov Oppen (for men)
Mrs. S.C. Farbstein PhD, CALT (for women)

Learn to recognise and support deficits in higher level language skills. This workshop will introduce you to research based strategies for remediating language weaknesses.

1:45 - 3:45

BillAtwood

Building a Culture of Problem Solving in the Math Classroom

Bill Atwood

M.Ed., Educational consultant
Learn to create a thinking classroom for math learners, focusing on problem-solving. Engage students, break down problems, develop vocabulary, use models, and encourage peer learning. Infuse joy, curiosity, and fun into each lesson.

1:45 - 3:45

BillAtwood

Building a Culture of Problem Solving in the Math Classroom

Bill Atwood

M.Ed., Educational consultant
Learn to create a thinking classroom for math learners, focusing on problem-solving. Engage students, break down problems, develop vocabulary, use models, and encourage peer learning. Infuse joy, curiosity, and fun into each lesson.
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Helping Our Students Remember:

Harnessing the Power of Patterning and Neuroplasticity

Dr. Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed.

Board-certified neurologist, classroom teacher, noted author and lecturer
Neuroscience research has revealed much about the stimuli and circumstances that increase memory construction, accuracy, durability, and retrieval.
Discover how the brain connects new information to existing knowledge for effective learning retention. Explore research linking neuroplasticity, patterning for memory enhancement, and mental strategies for long-term memory storage, retention, and transfer.
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Helping Our Students Remember:

Harnessing the Power of Patterning and Neuroplasticity

Dr. Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed.

Board-certified neurologist, classroom teacher, noted author and lecturer
Neuroscience research has revealed much about the stimuli and circumstances that increase memory construction, accuracy, durability, and retrieval.
Discover how the brain connects new information to existing knowledge for effective learning retention. Explore research linking neuroplasticity, patterning for memory enhancement, and mental strategies for long-term memory storage, retention, and transfer.

*All times and sessions are subject to change.

Pre-Convention Packages

There are no sleeping rooms on floor 1 (convention level). All sleeping rooms begin on the second floor. The hotel has 8 total floors.

$600 per person

Share with another participating delegate, including spouse attending seminar.

Wednesday night hotel stay + pre-convention seminar
(includes materials + meals)

$750 per person
Single occupancy

Wednesday night hotel stay + pre-convention seminar
(includes materials and meals)

$850/couple

Share with a spouse who is not attending the seminar.

Wednesday night hotel stay + meals for spouse

$425 per person

Pre-Convention Seminar only

Rates

A $60 registration fee (per delegate family) is required.
All rates are per person, per night, based on double occupancy.
Single occupancy, add 50%.
Children under 15 and over 2 years old, sharing a room with 2 adults is half price.
Children under 2 years old are free.
There are no sleeping rooms on floor 1 (convention level). All sleeping rooms begin on the second floor. The hotel has 8 total floors.

1 Weeknight n/a

2 nights n/a

3 nights $1,500

4 nights $2,000

1 Weeknight n/a

2 nights $800

3 nights $1,200

4 nights $1,600

1 Weeknight $350

2 nights $700

3 nights $1,050

4 nights $1,400

1 Weeknight $350

2 nights $700

3 nights $1,050

4 nights= $1,400

1 Weeknight $250

2 nights $500

3 nights $750

4 nights $1,000

1 Weeknight $250

2 nights $500

3 nights $750

4 nights $1,000