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Council of Islamic Schools in North America, CISNA
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Who We Are
OUR STORY
In 1989, an educational symposium, organized and hosted by the Islamic Society of North America, gathered Muslim educators, community members, and representatives from many Islamic institutions throughout North America. Discussions resulted in the appointment of a seven member ad hoc committee to serve as the architects of a mechanism for cooperation and communication among full-time Islamic schools throughout the continent. This committee included representatives from various US geographical regions and Canada. By November of 1991, as a result of the committee’s efforts, the first full-time Islamic School general assembly meeting was held in Detroit, Michigan. Approximately 45 full-time Islamic schools were represented, a constitution was ratified, and CISNA was formed.
Our Governance
CISNA is governed by a group of highly educated, experienced, and qualified Board of Directors who believe in Islamic school education. Those volunteers who serve were elected by CISNA member schools as outlined in CISNA bylaws.
CISNA currently serves over 200 Islamic schools from the US and Canada at its conferences. CISNA includes over 60 members of whom 30 have earned CISNA accreditation.
What We Stand For
Our Mission
CISNA is an association of Islamic schools and educational organizations working to improve Islamic schools through accreditation, consultation, and professional development; advocating for Islamic education; and fostering professional relationships with educational institutions and agencies relevant to Islamic education.
Our Goals
- Promote Islamic schools and Islamic education on a global level
- Provide accreditation services
- Provide professional development at a global level
- Foster professional relationships among Islamic schools and other organizations
- Provide consulting services relevant to Islamic education
Our Vision
To be a leading and unifying organization striving for the advancement of Islamic schools and Islamic education respectively.
Professional Development Services
The CISNA professional development team continually works to increase access to opportunities for the spiritual and professional growth of our accredited schools and members by ongoing collaboration, curation of resources and digital and on-site training.
Lead
Professional development focused for the needs of developing future and current Islamic schools leadership and governance
Learn
Professional development focused for the needs of current and veteran Islamic schools educators and support staff.
Conferences & Expos
Conferences that focus on the unique needs of PK-12 Islamic schools leadership and educators professional needs based on the latest research.
Facts About Our Services
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Info
Canada & United States of America
Phone: +1 732-763-5491
Email: cisnaoffice@isna.net
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