SHEMESH, an agency of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, serves as a community-wide program in Baltimore providing the educational support necessary for Jewish children with learning differences to reach their full intellectual, academic, emotional and social potential in a Jewish setting. Services are offered in each school in accordance with the school’s educational and religious policies.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

410-843-7524

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The SHEMESH Hotline is Here for You!

Receive support and guidance for any child-related challenges you are facing at this time.
Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Call 410-843-7589 or email anytime at [email protected]

Services

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SCHOOL SERVICES

  • Advocacy for Students

  • Day School Learning Centers

  • Early Childhood Intervention

  • On-Site Special Educators

  • Case Management

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STUDENT SERVICES

  • Reading Intervention

  • Social Skills Development

  • Executive Function Coaching

  • Speech and Language Therapy & Consultation

  • Behavioral Interventions

  • Facilitation of Inclusion into Day Schools

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Training for General and Special Educators

  • Teacher coaching and mentoring

  • Parent Support Groups

  • Community-wide Disability Education

See what some of our educators have to say!

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“…Knowing that there is someone to turn to for anything that comes up, is such a huge comfort. I appreciate how they recognize the needs and provide parenting help and continued education for teachers in every field.”

School Administrator

QUESTIONS? ASK OUR EXPERTS.

Additional Resources

For more information on disabilities and inclusion, please visit the Jewish Abilities Alliance.