Professional Development Courses
Take your knowledge of Israel, big Jewish ideas, and pedagogy, 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
2026–2027 course tracks
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.
Israel Education Curriculum Revamp
For department chairs, administrators, and lead educators
This program is designed for educators who have a sense of their Israel education goals and want to enhance or restructure an existing school Israel education curriculum.
Bringing Big Jewish Ideas into the Classroom
For Congregational School Educators and Education Directors
Discuss big ideas with leaders in the field of Jewish education and reflect on how to bring practical resources into your curriculum.
Cost & Registration
Schools may send up to 2 educators to participate.
Cohort participants will receive access to Premium membership as part of the course.
⚠️ Limited spots available.
Application
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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 mutiple courses. Each course requires a separate registration 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: What’s the difference between the North America and International cohorts for the Master Course?
A: Both cohorts cover the same content, but run on separate schedules suited to various time zone. Sessions may also touch on examples and perspectives relevant to each group. When you apply, you’ll indicate which cohort you’re registering for based on your location.
Q: I’m an International educator — can I join the other courses (Curriculum Revamp / Big Jewish Ideas)?
A: Yes! Those courses are open to educators worldwide. Sessions are scheduled in Eastern Time (EST), and while we can’t guarantee times that work perfectly for every timezone, we do our best to accommodate. Recordings are available for anyone who misses a session.
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.