Netivot*Myuhad*Special+Needs

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About our NETIVOT - Pathways Program & MYUHAD - Special Needs Program For complete details about our Netivot program please see the Parent Handbook found on the Calendars and Forms page:

** Netivot Staff: ** Irene Swedroe - Netivot Coordinator, MS Special Education (Myuchad@aol.com)

**Mission:** to allow the school to accept each student wherever they are Jewishly, intellectually and socially. To help each sudent develop a positive Jewish identity in the best way possible according to his/her learning abilities and emotional needs.

The Netivot program is the gateway into our formal JCore education through JYEP. Every student learns differently. In most cases students’ learning needs can be met in a traditional classroom style. However, sometimes alternative means are needed. In order for us to make sure each student’s needs are met we recognize 4 main learning paths, or //Netivot//, to guide each student along their path of Jewish learning. Our goal is that these //Netivot//, will allow all of our students to learn in an inclusive environment.



This program recognizes that some students have learning challenges especially in Hebrew. Students in this program would include those with IEP’s (Individual Educational Plans) or 504 Accommodations Plans. Students in this program will have an additional Religious School fee may be applied. We meet these students’ needs by:
 * Nativ 1 **** : ** Myuhad program for Special Needs students.


 * Modifying the school curriculum and requirements for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah
 * Making accommodations as needed, and within our possibility.
 * Individual tutoring and/or small group work
 * Continuous oversight of case by Netivot Coordinator
 * Classroom time with a buddy as part of our Teen Madrikhim Teen program
 * Note: we have an additional flat, annual fee for students in Nativ 1.
 * **//Sometimes people get confused about what it means to have a modification and what it means to have an accommodation. Usually a modification means a change in what is being taught to or expected from the student. Making an assignment easier so the student is not doing the same level of work as other students is an example of a modification. //**
 * //An accommodation is a change that helps a student overcome or work around the disability. Allowing a student who has trouble writing to give his answers orally is an example of an accommodation. This student is still expected to know the same material and answer the same questions as fully as the other students, but he doesn't have to write his answers to show that he knows the information. //** ||

**Nativ 2:** Students in Nativ 2 have either started the program late (3rd garde or higher), or are struggling with the grade level program due to illness or an undiagnosed learning need. The goal is for new and struggling students to catch up within one year and move to Nativ 3 or 4, or to help parents have their learning difficulties identified and move to Nativ 1. Students in Nativ 2 for longer may be assessed an additional fee for tutoring. We meet these students’ needs by:
 * Modifying the school curriculum and requirements for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
 * Individual tutoring and/or small group work
 * Continuous oversight of case by Netivot Coordinator
 * Classroom time with a buddy as part of our Teen Madrikhim Teen program
 * Note: Students in Nativ 2 are assessed a flat, tutoring fee after 1 year in this Nativ.

Students at ‘grade level’ This fourth pathway is the one the majority of our students follow. You could call it “grade level”. You can see the curriculum overview for your students in our Parent Handbook
 * Nativ 3: **

Students who need extra challenge Some of our students need an advanced Hebrew class. These students may come from Jewish Day Schools, have Israeli parents or are self motivated and are excelling in their Hebrew studies. We provide these students with:
 * Nativ 4: **.


 * Independent study – using workbooks, and computer based learning programs
 * Small groups work with teacher/Madrikhim in conversational Hebrew if sufficient students and a teacher is available.


 * The following highlights our philosophy for designing a Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony that is right for each student: **