Professional Development Courses

Take your Israel education to the next level.

Unpacked for Educators’ Professional Development Courses are cohort-based experiences designed for educators who want to go deeper. Whether you’re revamping your school’s curriculum or seeking to grow your own expertise, these guided tracks offer structure, support, and a community of passionate peers.

What you’ll get

Structured learning across multiple sessions
Access to UED’s expert educators and curated resources
Collaborative learning and idea-sharing with peers
Membership network access
Practical tools to apply in your classroom or department

2025–2026 course tracks

Israel Education Curriculum Revamp

For department chairs, administrators, and lead educators

This program is designed for educators who want to overhaul or enhance their school’s Israel education curriculum.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Session 1: Where Are We Now? Auditing Your Israel Curriculum (Avi Posen & Sarah Gordon)
Session 2: How to Get What You Want Out of Your Israel Curriculum: Learn to Design a Curriculum Aligned with Your Goals (Dr. Malki Feuer)
Session 3: Beyond the Classroom: A Holistic Vision for Israel Education (Rebecca Boim Wolf)
Session 4: From Vision to Action: Educator Presentations & Peer Learning (Avi Posen & Sarah Gordon)

In addition to the four sessions, each participating school can schedule check-in meetings every 4–6 weeks with UED staff for personalized mentoring and support in reaching their curricular goals.

Schools may send up to 2 educators to participate

Israel and Zionism Master Course

For educators seeking a deeper understanding of content

Grow your expertise in Israeli history, Zionism, and contemporary topics through sessions led by top scholars and journalists.

TOPICS INCLUDE

The Untold Story of Zionism (Haviv Rettig Gur)
Foundations of the conflict: The Hebron massacre of 1929 (Yardena Schwartz)
Unpacking the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (Dr. Einat Wilf)
Exploring the diversity of Israeli society (Matti Friedman)
Understanding Israel's current moment (Haviv Rettig Gur)

Optional readings and primary sources provided.

Schools may send up to 2 educators to participate

Cost & application

Course fee

$700

per school (per course)

Spots per cohort

15-20

total spots

Cohort participants will receive access to Premium membership as part of the course.

⚠️ Limited spots available.

Applications open until September 5th.Final decisions will be made by September 8th.

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Which PD course are you applying to join?

Israel Education Curriculum Revamp Israel and Zionism Master Course

How is Israel currently taught at your school, and what gaps or opportunities do you see for strengthening that curriculum?

What core themes, values, or questions do you believe should be at the heart of a meaningful Israel education curriculum—and why?

What areas of Israel-related knowledge (e.g., history, conflict, culture, society) do you feel least confident teaching, and why do you want to grow in those areas?

What are three questions you’re bringing into this master course that you hope to explore or answer?

What do you hope to gain overall from participating in this professional development course?

By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you are committing to the course and agree to the $700 course fee if accepted.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Can I apply without a UED membership?
A: Yes. Membership is not required to apply, though members receive discounted consulting and other benefits.

Q: Can my school apply for both courses?
A: Yes! Schools can apply for one or both cohorts. Each course requires a separate application fee.

Q: Is the fee per school or per educator?
A: The fee is per school per course. Each school may send 2 educators per course.

Q: What will each session look like in practice?
A: Each 75-minute session will include a mix of presentation, breakout discussions, Q&A, and guided reflection—designed to support both deep learning and practical application.

Q: Are the sessions in person or on Zoom?
A: All sessions will take place on Zoom. While recordings will be available, participants are expected to attend all sessions live and may only miss one.

Q: Why are the sessions scheduled during the middle of the school day?
A: We know it can be challenging to find a time that works for everyone across time zones and school schedules. Many of our speakers are based in Israel, so the sessions are timed to accommodate the difference. With only four or five sessions total per course, we hope participants can find coverage or that the sessions fall during a lunch or free period.