Partnerships

• Foundations of Literacy I: A Structured Language Approach for Teaching Students with Dyslexia (3)
• Foundations of Literacy II: Moving Beyond the Basics (3)
• Foundations of Math: Understanding Math as a Language (3)
• The Final Layer: Meaningful Integration of Learning Strategies and Executive Function Skills (3)

• Out of all the classes I have taken while pursuing my master’s degree, I have learned the most from my Jemicy classes.
• The SPE593: The Executive Function class has informed my teaching in terms of a continuation of my learning practices as a veteran educator. The class not only confirmed what I already knew in my “gut” about how students learn and operate, but it has also allowed me to add a few new tools to my teaching tool belt in order to help my future students.
• This course has given me a plethora of ideas to use in the classroom that can better serve my students. My first step will be to improve the physical climate in my classroom.
• The Final Layer course was perfectly named. I am taking away, from all 4 courses, a bank of strategies that are good for all of our learners.
• I learned that as educators we should help shape the environment and model the skills and strategies needed for students with executive dysfunction, as these skills do not come naturally.
• I will continue to look at my students’ strengths and encourage them to think positively and never underestimate their abilities.
• This course has provided me with concrete ideas and materials to support students for success in and out of school, as well as a framework for incorporating strategies and developing meaningful learning experiences for all

Founded by dyslexic inventor and educator Amir Bar, UCNLEARN (you see and learn) builds innovative tools that emphasize visual, image-based learning for students with dyslexia, ESL/ELL learners, as well as learners in traditional classrooms. Jemicy’s JE Community is piloting an innovative app from UCNLEARN (Applaud! app in the Apple Store) for engaging, evidence-based, digital learning experiences. The Applaud! app is designed to digitalize the process of reading intervention. It leverages technology such as speech recognition, image recognition, and multisensory design to increase motivation and engagement. It allows our teachers to create blended learning experiences while keeping close track of the student’s progress with advanced learning analytics. The app was selected in Winter 2022 as a semi-finalist in the highly competitive Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge, and as part of an ongoing pilot, Jemicy provides UCNLEARN with important feedback for the development of additional features based on the user experience of our young learners.

Founded in 2023, Binyan Yisroel is designed to serve motivated students with diagnosed learning differences.  Students receive both an excellent Judaic and General Studies education in a nurturing Orthodox environment. Binyan operates two distinct and separate divisions for boys and girls. The boys’ division is generously hosted at Talmudical Academy and the girls' division is generously hosted at Bais Yaakov.  Jemicy School provides ongoing educational guidance to the faculty of Binyan Yisroel.