• the Agency for Jewish Education believes that every child deserves a Jewish education 741E7 4- V-1 Special Education Services TEACH plained to his campers. The bunk not only kept quiet from that Saturday on, but sharing in collective guilt, the campers brought their counselors break- fast the next week. Everyone knows that all kids respond well to care and attention, and this principle applies even in disciplinary sit- uations. And, as counselors soon realize, kids are smarter than their 4-foot frames might appear. If they sense for a sec- ond that a counselor is on a proverbial power trip (i.e. dis- ciplining for his own enjoy- ment), they will respond with holy outrage and make his life a living hell. Aaron Kobernick, who worked at Tamarack last sum- mer, found that by being frank with his campers, he could re- move their ire from the disci- plinary process. "Rather than just punish a kid because something's wrong," he advis- es, "make him understand why it's wrong. When I ex- plained to a camper why he was being disciplined, he was- n't as angry about it." It may seem that there's some special trick to commu- nicating with kids, but al- though one can be skilled at it in different degrees, simple kindness and honesty are enough for anyone to achieve positive results. This reward is multiplied when a counselor is able to form a special bond with a re- current troublemaker, the kind who are often acting out in re- action to a poor home life or a low self-esteem. If these chil- dren are given attention with- out having to mischievously earn it, their behavior tends to improve dramatically. ❑ each child according to hi Yher way. Proverbs 22:6 • 11111111=111011111111 Opening the Doors Special Education Partnership Program This new program provides special education services to partnership schools assisting children with learning disabilities. Services include • development of new school program models • consultation with school directors and teachers • teacher training workshops • networking of community resources. Partnership Schools Early Childhood Programs • Adat Shalom Synagogue • Temple Emanu El Congregational Schools • Temple Kol Ami • Congrega- tion Beth Shalom • Temple Beth El • Temple Israel Day Schools • Hillel • Akiva • Yeshivas Darchei Torah Anita Naffaly, M.A.T., Director, AJE Special Education Services • Efshar Program Efshar provides an opportunity for Jewish children with involved special needs to receive a Jewish education. It enables them to discover the richness of their Jewish heritage and strengthen their Jewish identity. • classes meet on Sunday mornings at the Agency for Jewish Education. • children receive individualized instruction utilizing multisensory and experiential approaches through music, crafts, drama, field trips and family programs. • Applications are currently being accepted for a new class designed for high-functioning students with learning disabilities not currently attending a synagogue program. There will be an emphasis for older students on Bar & Bat Mitzvah preparation. Efshar is a Hebrew word which means potential. Robyn Glickman, Director, AJE Efshar Program For more information call (810) 35.4-1050 Agency for Jewish Education is a beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Summer Discover PRE—COLLEGE ENRICHMENT Credit, • U.C.L.A. • • • • SAT, VERMONT Sports, MICHIGAN Trips, CAMBRIDGE U. Drivers Ed, GEORGETOWN Community Service Musiker Tours ACTIVE STUDENT TOURS & ADVENTURE TRAVEL Musiker 2141 Year Family s %OA, ......0===• ■■■■ KIBBur i Su MM ER NO PASSPORT REQUIRED! ACA Accredited USA CANADA EUROPE Catalogs: [8881 8-SUMMER (toll - free) • Fax: 516-625-3438 or write 1326 Old Northern BI. Roslyn, NY 11576 E-mail: info@summerfun.com • Website: http://www.summerfun.com Call today for a home visit! Ages 81/2 - 17 Co-Ed Kosher Kitchen Swimming & Canoeing Sports & Arts Music & Drama Israeli Song & Dance Hebrew & Games CADLP TAVOA 59884 A.L. JONES RD., (R-3) • THREE RIVERS, MI 49093 CALL for Free Brochure 30 Gales' Drive • Wayne, NJ 07470 Call Toll Free 800-831-1313 For more information call: Gadi Raviv, Shaliach at 810-358-3054 or Ron Sussman, Registrar 313-971-1147 35