Amit Support Services
Programs and Services
Ability Awareness Training – This program is available to schools, synagogues, churches and businesses to help the public better understand issues related to the special needs community.
Amit Parent Network – A virtual support group for Atlanta Jewish parents of children with special needs to network at their convenience with other parents through a listserv.
Amit University – Professional development seminars taught by experts in the field of special education. Classes are open to teachers, professionals and parents. Many of the courses provide Professional Learning Units (PLU) and/or Bright From the Start credits.
Autism Walk – Amit is the lead agency in the Jewish community to bring together teams from synagogues, agencies, schools, businesses and individuals to participate in the annual city wide Autism Walk.
Early Intervention Program – Research shows that early identification and early intervention for children with special needs greatly impacts their future success. Amit offers a full therapeutic program providing occupational and speech therapy screenings, evaluations, and case coordination services.
Facilitation – Amit assists in providing families and preschools with a trained instructional aide to “shadow” one to three students in a typical classroom setting or home. The classroom teacher maintains responsibility for all academic programming.
Information and Referral – Staff is available to assist families with questions, concerns and referrals regarding the needs of their child. An Amit educational consultant is also available to assist schools and parents with parent-school communication and advocacy.
Learning Disability Networks – This network provides the opportunity for teachers in Jewish day schools to discuss issues relating to teaching children who learn differently, learn new teaching techniques and engage in group problem-solving.
Resource Center – The Amit library offers a place to review or check out books, videos, curriculum ideas and other materials related to learning differently and Jewish education.
The Taylor Family Speaker Series – This series provides an opportunity for parents, professionals and educators to come together to network with each other as well as hear from professionals in the field of special education and parenting.
Technological Support – Amit provides adaptive equipment and assistive technology as needed for a child to participate fully in school. Assistive technology is offered as part of the Gar’inim school curriculum allowing students maximize their potential.
Yad B’Yad Sunday School – This program serves children in the 3rd – 8th grade who have not been successful in their congregational Sunday school. It offers an experiential hands - on learning approach.