Thinking about the ISLA Leadership Retreat this December, or wondering whether it is right for you or your team? Join the people planning it for a free, one-hour first look at what The Heart of a Leader holds, December 4–6 at the Diyanet Center of America, near Washington, D.C.

Retreat Sneak Peek: The Heart of a Leader and Why It Matters

• Monday, October 26, 2026
• 7–8 pm ET | 6–7 pm CT | 4–5 pm PT
• Live on Zoom, free

What we will cover

• The four conditions of the heart: a high-level overview of the heart on autopilot, the guarded heart, the wounded heart and the depleted heart, the four themes the retreat is built around.
• Program highlights: how the weekend flows, from the optional Friday school visit to Sunday’s close.
• Why it matters: why investing in a leader’s inner life reaches every teacher and every student.
• Your questions: an open conversation with the organizers about the program, lodging and registration.

Speakers

• Kareem Elsayed, Keynote Speaker
• Rasha El-Haggan, Program Chair
• Dr. Shaza Khan, Executive Director, ISLA
• Saira Sufi, Events Manager, ISLA

Who should attend: heads of school, principals, department heads, board members and teacher leaders.

Register free. The Zoom link comes by email after you register. Questions? Email events@theisla.org.

Learn more about the retreat at theisla.org/retreat2026.