Sulam@JDS

The Sulam@JDS program is an inclusive educational model where students with learning differences receive the highly specialized support they need while attending a rigorous, pluralistic independent Jewish day school. 

Both CESJDS and Sulam bring a commitment to excellence and a track record of success in the fields of education and special education. Sulam has proven expertise in inclusion within a Jewish day school setting. CESJDS is known for its strong academic and co-curricular program, as well as its commitment to Jewish values, learning, and Israel.

Sulam@JDS is grounded in the belief that everyone benefits from an inclusive classroom and school environment. 

The program is centered around the educational framework of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL is an approach to teaching and learning that provides all students equal opportunity to succeed. Teachers proactively embed multiple options into the curriculum so that students with diverse learning profiles access both the support and level of challenge they need.

Sulam@JDS emphasizes the interconnectedness of cognitive, social, emotional, and Jewish spiritual learning. Teachers approach students holistically and integrate strategies into the classroom that allow students to feel safe, secure, and motivated.

The 2023-2024 cohort includes nine students in grades 2, 3, and 5.

The Sulam@JDS program serves:

• Students with documented mild to moderate disabilities in grades 1-5 that impact their educational functioning throughout the school day. Examples of diagnoses include:
  • Specific Learning Disabilities
  • ADHD
  • Twice Exceptional (Gifted and Talented, Learning Disabled - GTLD)
  • Anxiety
  • Social Skills Deficits
  • Language Delay
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Students who will respond to adult direction and accept support within the dynamics of a general education setting. This determination will be made by our team of special education professionals through the admissions process.