ISLA’s Professional Learning Communities
ISLA strives to help Islamic school educators connect with one another through professional learning communities that help community members grow in knowledge, faith and brother- and sisterhood. We do this by intentionally cultivating professional communities of practice with other Muslim Islamic school educators around topics that are timely and important.
While we may not be able to readily solve every problem, we strive to understand them and explore ways to address them from within an Islamic worldview. Together, we are able to build essential knowledge, skills and insights into complex issues that may not always have cookie cutter solutions.
This summer, join one of our learning communities! Commit to attending the live weekly sessions in order to benefit from the learning community, and access recorded materials and resources to continue your learning journey at a time most convenient to you.
Summer 2024 Learning Communities
Leading Islamic Schools: The Prophetic Way
For: Seasoned Leaders, New Leaders, Heads of Schools, Principals
- Dates: July 9 - July 30, 2024
- Live Sessions: Tuesdays @ 11 am EST/ 10 am CST / 8 am PST
- Facilitator: Rasha El-Haggan
The Prophet Muhammad (saw) was the best of all mankind. Learn how to lead your Islamic school drawing upon his beautiful example, while exploring the real challenges you face in today’s full-time Islamic schools. From board relations to parent complaints to staff satisfaction, apply the prophetic example to the way in which you seek to lead your school.
Understanding the LGBTQ+ Narrative
For: K-12 subject area teachers, Islamic studies teachers, counselors, imams, youth directors and parent volunteers in Islamic schools.
- Dates: July 8- August 19, 2024
- Live Sessions: Mondays @ 5 pm CST
- Facilitator: Yahya Van Rooy
Explore the complex topics of gender, sexuality and identity within a islamic world view.
Foundations of Prophetic Emotional Intelligence
For: K-12 subject area teachers, Islamic studies teachers, counselors, imams, youth directors and parent volunteers in Islamic schools.
- Dates: July 10- August 14, 2024
- Live Sessions: Wednesdays @ 7 pm CST
- Facilitator: Wadud Hassan
Al Muraqaba and Define360 bring you a course that provides you with the foundations of Prophetic emotional intelligence. Delve into the scientific and Islamic perspective on emotional intelligence.
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Professional Development Week
For: K-12 subject area teachers, Islamic studies teachers, counselors, imams, youth directors and parent volunteers in Islamic schools.
- Dates: July 29-August 2
- Live Sessions: Every day Mon-Fri @ 11 am & 2 pm CST
- Facilitator: Educational experts from across the country
Essential “back-to-school” PD: Differentiated instruction, authentic assessments and classroom management.
- 10 Sessions conducted by educational experts
- Two 90 minutes sessions daily
- Live and Recorded Materials