Defining the Target Profile of a Madrasah Graduate
Report of the Retreat held in New York, March 1997. In order to arrive at the desired destination, it is critical to define that destination and then work towards developing the roadmap to get there. This report defines the desired outcomes of a student who has been through the madrasah and the core knowledge, analytical tools and support needed to graduate such students.

Curriculum Development Process (CDP):
First Steps in the Implementation of "The Target Profile of a Madrasah Graduate

Report of the Retreat held in Minneapolis, May 1998. One of the key components towards realization of a "Target Profile of a Madrasah Graduate" is an integrated curriculum. This publication lays out logical and cohesive frameworks for Akhlaq and Tarikh and identifies key themes and sub-themes to be covered. It also identifies available resources for the development of course materials

Madrasah Drive for Excellence (M-DEP)
Madrasah Drive for Excellence Program (M-DEP)
Report of the Orlando 2000 Retreat held in September 2000. It outlines programs for excellence in education and associated infra-structural support for madaris. It includes a signature program of evaluative instruments and scoring system to monitor progress in performance requirements under five functional areas.

MDEP Workbook for the Implementation of M-DEP: A Step-by-Step Manual
The workbook, published in June 2002, lays out the procedures for implementation of M-DEP, including how to apply the measurement criteria to performance requirements and how to determine the appropriate score to assign to them. Consequently, it will serve as a document that summarizes the relative strengths and weaknesses of a madrasah to enable a plan for sustained improvements  to be developed.

Madrasah Handbook 
This handbook, produced in January 1999, defines the responsibilities and expectations of all the madrasah stakeholders - students, teachers and parents - in order to foster a "Tripartite Partnership" and facilitate orderly operation and support in rendering effective Islamic education. 
Calendar and Classes

Towards The Qur'anic Worldview: 
Report of the Los Angeles 2002 Retreat held in August, 2002.  The ultimate source and authority of all knowledge, the Qur'an, provides a natural basis for integrating the Core Courses taught in a madrasah. Linkage is most effective and rewarding if the concepts and ideas are developed are strongly tied to the Qur'an - The Qur'anic worldview - out of which logically flow the Core Courses. The report identifies and logically structures Overarching Themes that transcend or cut across all Core Courses. It also, via segway themes, paves the way for Foundational Themes that form the basis upon which individual Core Courses are built.

Resource Papers
Occasional papers on themes identified in the CDP are designed to fill the void in available resources, and present material in a contemporary format to appeal to modern-day students. To date, eight papers have been published:

Qur'an Series

• Qur'an - The Authentic Book of Allah. - By: Dr. Husein Khimjee
• Introduction to Taddabural Qur'an - By: Maalim Mohamedhussein Kermalli
• The Universe in the Making - By: Ma'alim Muhammadhussein Kermali
• Titles and Themes of the Qur'an - By: Br. Hamid Mavani

Akhlaq Series

• Charity in Islam - By: Dr. Akber Mithani

Tarikh Series

• Companions of the Imams - By: Dr. Liyakatali N. Takim
• Comparative Religions: Judaism - By: r. Liyakatali N. Takim
• Shi'ism in the Early Ghayba Period - By: Dr. Liyakatali N. Takim

Tripartite Exchange Newsletter
A tri-annual publication initiated in January 1999 that deals with teaching philosophies, methodologies and practical classroom management issues. A feature article is included in each issue to serve as a parent-teacher communication tool. Ten issues have been published to date; eleventh issue is in press.

Madrasah Model By-Laws
The by-laws provide a structure for institutionalizing a madrasah by defining responsibilities and providing accountability amongst stakeholders. A supplementary Question and Answer document addresses frequently asked questions on the by-laws
Included in the report on Madrasah Drive for Excellence Program (M-DEP)

List of Recommended Books
This list is a living document recommending over 100 books most suitable for madrasah students and its library.

For copies of publications, contact Sr. Mumtaz Ladak at (407) 869-4730  or e-mail mzladak@aol.com

Resources

Download either one of the files shown below to your computer.

Click on the link and when prompted select SAVE, and save to a folder on your computer.

• MAS zip file. After downloading extract the zip file to a folder on your computer and then click on the ''setup.exe'' file to install
  
• MAS self extracting file The following file will self extract to a folder you specify, and then click on the ''setuup.exe'' file for installation.

Library Software
This commercial software, available at discounted price for madrasah, has been tested to be the most suitable software for a madrasah to build its library system. This software, LibrarySoft, handles all the functions of a library with ease, and allows a madrasah to link up with other madrasah libraries as well as up to a million libraries worldwide!
For more information, contact Br. Raza Dhanji at (407) 829 6807 or e-mail raza.dhanji@oracle.com

Arabic on line
A pilot project  to evaluate teaching Qur'anic Arabic on-line.  This distance learning may be augmented with teacher follow-up and support by madrasah.  
For further information, contact Sr. Mumtaz Ladak at (407) 869 4730 or e-mail mzladak@aol.com

Qur'an Memorization CD
The audio CD contains all the small Suras (Ju'z 30). It is an excellent tool to help children memorize the small Suras with the correct makharij.
For copies of the CD, please contact Br. Gulamabbas Khakoo at (714) 522-4947 or e-mail badaria1@aol.com

Islamic Jeopardy Classroom Game
In keeping with goal of brining innovative methods to stimulate the learning of students in the madarsah and increase their retention, IEB-Nasimco will be piloting Islamic Jeopardy game at the Allentown 2004 Retreat. The hardware is readily available to simulate the real Jeopardy game as seen on television. Allentown, Los Angeles and Dar-es-salaam madaris have acquired the hardware for the pilot. It is envisioned that this will create a pool of questions that would ideally be shared amongst different madaris, thereby rendering this effort more effective. The game hardware can be purchased from Educators Outlet through their website, www.educatorsoutlet.com. Model 12904 was found to be most suitable and the cost is less than US$ 400. For further information, please contact Br. Inyat Walli (Dar-es-salaam), who is leading this pilot by e-mail at inayatw@aol.com

Posters for Classrooms
IEB has produced three eye-catching posters, designed by Sr. Mariam Remtulla-Jiwa, that have a concise, thematic message and will add to the visual appeal in the class room or at home. The poster's themes depict the Stories of the Prophets, Tarikh (History) timeline, and Islam - A Religion of Peace.

For more information, contact Sr. Mariam Remtulla-Jiwa.
e-mail: mariamrj@yahoo.com

Islamic Bookmarks
Islamic bookmarks, designed by Sr. Mariam Remtulla-Jiwa, have simple and short but powerful messages that include quotations from the Qur'an and the Fourteen Infallibles (a.s). The bookmarks are attractive and can be used to reinforce important values. For more information, contact Sr. Mariam Remtulla-Jiwa e-mail mariamrj@yahoo.com

MNET
This is a web-based broadcast bulletin and discussion board whereby madrasahs can exchange best practices, engage in discussions and share course content.

To enroll in MNET please visit
http://lists.bitstream.net/mailman/listinfo/mnet and sign up.
If you have any questions, please send an email to MehdiReza Hirji, MNET Administrator, at mnet@mehdicpa.com.

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