Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: list major issues relating to Jewish day schools, such as the history of Jewish day schools, the mission and administrative structure of day schools, and the dynamics between various components of the school. Additionally, students  gain an appreciation of various issues that impact education, such as working with culturally diverse and special populations, working with "at risk" children, identifying and understanding the needs of children with disabilities, and working with preschool and middle school children, Students also gain an an appreciation and awareness of cooperative learning, multiple intelligences, and the psychological evaluation process.