Administrators Today
There’s a lot that can be said about the challenges facing administrators today. Leading in these uncertain times requires knowledge, adaptability and courage, amongst other key traits. While no one organization or ‘expert’ can provide answers to all of the questions and challenges facing today’s leaders, we know that collectively, we can learn from one another.
ISLA’s Administrators’ Meetings
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, never has the need for this collective wisdom been more pressing. In light of this truth, ISLA initiated weekly administrators’ meetings in May 2020.
Below, find a collection of recordings from guest speakers and meeting notes. As meetings are intended to address current issues, the agenda is fluid and subject to change. Speakers are often invited to speak about relevant issues that may benefit attendees.
To obtain a link to the weekly Zoom meeting, contact us at info@theisla.org.
Meeting Recordings, Notes & Resources
Click on the month to see the recordings and notes from ISLA Admin Meetings during that time.
October 21, 2020
Agenda:
I. 1:00-1:10 ED Updates
II. 1:10-1:40 Parent Check-Ins
III. 1:40-2:00 Teacher Burnout
October 13, 2020
Agenda:
I. ED Updates
II. Survey Results
III. Discussion – Addressing the Challenges
August 25, 2020
Agenda:
1:00 – ED Updates – Shaza Khan, Executive Director, ISLA
1:10 – Leading with Intentionality in Difficult Times – Afeefa Syeed, Founder of Al-Fatih Academy
1:30 – Re-opening Schools: Lessons from an International Lens – Dr. Fawzia Tung, ISLA Board Member
1:45 – Discussion/Open Forum
Leading with Intentionality in Difficult Times
Re-opening Schools: Lessons from an International Lens PowerPoint/Resources:
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Agenda:
1:00 – ED Updates – Shaza Khan, Executive Director, ISLA
1:10 – Silat Martial Arts for Islamic Schools: Abdul-Malik Ahmad
1:20 – Guided practice with Br. Abdul-Malik
1:30 – Q & A, Empower Grant – Dr. Saima Azfar, ICNA Relief
1:45 – National Trends, NAIS Webinar Recap- Dr. Patricia Salahuddin
Silat Martial Arts for Islamic Schools
August 11, 2020
Agenda:
1:00 ISLA Updates – Shaza Khan
1:10 – Clearance 19– App for schools to help with COVID-19 health & safety protocol
1:30 – ISLA Bookstore– launch, details, special discount code!
1:40 – Clear Quran for Kids, Dr. Mustafa Khattab
Clearance-19 App for Schools
ISLA Bookstore launch
Clear Quran for Kids, Dr. Mustafa Khattab
July 20, 2020
Agenda:
I. 12:00-12:10 ED Updates– Shaza Khan, ISLA Executive Director
II. 12:15-12:35 Answering Tough Questions– Azra Naqvi, Principal, Hadi School of Excellence (IL)
III. 12:40-1:00 Orientation for Faculty in COVID-19 Era: Rasha El-Haggan
Upcoming Online PD: Hybrid Learning Design for Teachers
July 13, 2020
Agenda:
I. 12:00-12:10 ISLA Updates
II. 12:15-12:35 Onboarding Teachers this Fall – Rasha El-Haggan, ISLA Board Member, Hybrid Design facilitator, Academic Dean @ Sandy Springs Friends School
III. 12:40-1:00 Establishing 401K Benefits at Your Islamic School – Owaiz Dadabhoy, Director of Islamic Investing & Islamic Investment Group Manager, Saturna
Onboarding Teachers this Fall, Rasha El-Haggan
Establishing 401K Benefits at Your Islamic School, Owaiz Dadabhoy
July 6, 2020
Agenda:
I. ISLA Updates
II. Preparing Teachers to Toggle
III. Communicating about COVID-19 Decisions
Presenter Rasha El-Haggan, ISLA Board Member, Academy Dean Sandy Spring Friends School
Presenter Reem Abdelrazek, Principal Annoor Academy of Knoxville
June 29, 2020
Agenda:
I. ISLA Updates
II. New Member Intros
III. Presentation on Instructional Design Services, Mohib Husnain
Mohib Husnain, Edvo.co Founder & CEO presentation
June 22, 2020
Agenda:
I. ISLA Updates
II. New Member Introductions
III. Guest Presenter: Remaining Remote in Fall 2020, Diana Abdi, Head of School Austin Peace Academy
IV. ISLA Mindfulness & Meditation, Wadud Hassan, Founder, Define 360
ISLA Mindfulness & Meditation, Wadud Hassan, Founder, Define 360
June 15, 2020
Agenda
I. ISLA Updates
II. Reflections on Saturday’s Webinar, “Racism in Islamic Schools” (see attached, or register here)
III. Sneak Peek into Upcoming PD for Hybrid Learning Design (see flier, or more info here)
June 8, 2020
June 1, 2020
Agenda
I. Racism in America: Islamic Schools’ Role & Response
II. Pre-K & Elementary School Re-opening Considerations
III. Misc
May 27, 2020
Agenda
I. Eid Mubaraks
II. New Member Intro
III. Ramadan Fundraising Successes and Strategies
IV. Discussion of desired or planned staff training over the summer
May 18, 2020
Agenda
I. Reflections on Webinar: Re-opening in Fall (CISNA)
II. Your Schools’ Plans
May 11, 2020
Agenda
I. Title IX Regulations for PPP recipients
II. Pushback from States on Ed Stabilization Funds & What to do
III. Misc
May 3, 2020
Agenda
I. CARES Act Funding Update
II. Islamic Schools & COVID-19 Prelim Findings
III. Brainstorm Topics for Future Meetings