26-27 Small Group Coaching Application - Association of Reform Jewish Educators

26-27 Small Group Coaching Application

For a second year, ARJE and Bay Area-based Jewish LearningWorks are teaming up to offer a unique small group coaching opportunity for congregational educators! In 2026-27 we’re expanding eligibility to include both early-career (2-7 years of experience) and mid-career educational leaders (8-15 years of experience, not necessarily in the same position). We’re thrilled that these groups will again be led by expert coaches Tamara Gropper (early-career educators) and Michelle Lynn-Sachs (mid-career educators).

Coaching groups will begin meeting in December 2026. Each participant will have an initial one-on-one meeting with their coach followed by six group coaching gatherings (monthly 90-minute sessions).

Participant Qualifications:

ARJE member or Bay Area Jewish Educator
2-15 years’ experience in a Jewish educational leadership role (director- or assistant director-level)
Commitment to attending all monthly group learning sessions
- Early Career Educators (2-7 years' experience) with Tamara Gropper- Wednesdays at 12:30-2:00 pm ET/9:30-11:00 am PT 12/16, 1/20, 2/24, 3/24, 4/14, 5/19
- Mid-Career Educators (8-15 years' experience) with Michelle Lynn-Sachs- Thursdays 12:30-2:00 pm ET/9:30-11:00 am PT 12/17, 1/21, 2/25, 3/25, 4/15, 5/20
Pay $600 participation fee (full and partial scholarship available)

Space in each group is limited to 8 participants. Please complete the form below no later than October 1 to apply!

Questions?

ARJE Members email SRigler@reformeducators.org
Non-ARJE Bay Area Educators email dana@jewishlearning.works

Instructions:

The information on this form will be used to select participants and will then be shared with your coach.

Participants agree to commit to attending all sessions, being fully present for the sessions, and upholding the ARJE Code of Ethics and any group norms established within the group.

Fields marked with an * are required.

First Name *

Last Name *

Pronouns *

Email *

Phone *

What is your best phone number?

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Postal Code *

Organization *

Title *

What is your job title?

How long have you been in your current role? *

Have you served in any other Jewish educational roles? *

Please list relevant jobs.

What do you hope to gain from participating in this program? *

Have you ever worked with a coach before? *

If so, please describe your previous coaching experience.

how long ago, for how long, area/s of focus?

What relevant post-secondary degrees, certificates or training (if any) do you have? *

List your top three professional strengths *

What are three professional areas in which you would like to grow? *

Please share any other pertinent information you would like your coach to know about you.

Payment Information *

I am able to pay the $600 registration fee in full, please invoice me once I am accepted

I am an ARJE member and am able to pay $100; I am requesting a $500 scholarship.

I am an ARJE member and am able to pay $300; I am requesting a $300 scholarship.

I'm applying as a Bay-Area educator through Jewish LearningWorks and I want to request a scholarship. (if you check this box, please also email Dana Sheanin- dana@jewishlearning.works to make your scholarship request)

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