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PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE from IEB-NASIMCO

PUBLICATIONS

 A Vision for Youths and Proposed Action Programs for its Realization

Report of the follow-up Workshop on the “Youth Dimension” held in Toronto, April 1996. With input from all stakeholders -- youths, parents and the community at large -- this publication crystallizes the “Youth Vision” – collective expectations of the kind of youth to nurture, and suggests programs towards realization of that vision.

Defining the Target Profile of a Madrasah Graduate

Report of the Workshop 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, the 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 a logical and cohesive framework 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.

http://www.naieb.org/ieb/cdp/cdp.htm

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. 

 http://www.naieb.org/ieb/mdep/mdep.pdf

 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.

  http://www.naieb.org/ieb/mdep/mdepWbk.pdf

 
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. 

 http://www.naieb.org/ieb/mhb/index.htm

Resource Papers

Occasional papers on themes identified in the CDP designed to fill the void in available resources, and present material in a contemporary format to appeal to modern-day students. To date, three papers have been published, “The companions of the Imams,” “Charity in Islam” and “Qur’an – The Authentic Book of Allah.”

 http://www.naieb.org/ieb/ResPapers/ResPapers.htm

 There is a continuous effort to publish more resource papers as more of the learned amongst the community members come forward to undertake this important task. 

 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. Eight issues have been published to date; ninth issue is in press.

 http://www.naieb.org/ieb/Newsletter/newlttr.htm

 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.

 http://www.naieb.org/ieb/Publications/bookslist.htm

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

RESOURCES

 Madrasah Administration Software

This software has been developed exclusively for madaris to maintain their administrative records in a user-friendly Windows-based environment. It stores and generates reports for students, schedules, budgets and other madrasah records.  The in-built flexibility allows it to be further customized, as well as export to different formats.

 For free copies of this software, contact Br. Salim Jaffer at (310) 287 2913 or e-mail shjaffer@aol.com  

 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 is underway to evaluate teaching Qur’anic Arabic on-line.  This distance learning may be augmented with teacher follow-up and support by madrasah.

We are looking for a few people from each madrasah to participate in this pilot. Those interested in participating may 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

  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, includes 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

Web-Based Resources

The IEB website has most of the publications cited above, plus many other resources for the madrasahs at  http://www.naieb.org.  

For more information, contact Mariam Remtulla-Jiwa 

E-mail iebna@yahoo.com , or 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 content

To enroll in MNET, please contact MehdiRaza Hirji at (714) 774-1681

or e-mail mrh@worldnet.att.net

 LA 2002 Retreat

The fourth bi-annual retreat is scheduled to take place in Los Angels during the Labor Day holiday weekend in Canada and US from August 30 to September 2, 2002. The overall theme for the Retreat is “Towards the Qur’anic Worldview.”

http://www.naieb.org/ieb/conf/LosAngeles/presrel.htm

All teachers, administrators, and parents are highly encouraged to participate in order to learn and contribute towards this central and critical theme. For details, visit  http://www.naieb.org