2016 West Coast Education Forum Papers

Track: Arabic Studies

• Focusing on Interpersonal Skills: Fun Activities for Weekend School Learners – Samar Dalati-Ghannoum
• Every Minute Counts: Empowering Instruction by Using Ready to Use Materials – Lina Kholaki
• Spice up Your Class with Authenticity! – Amal Elhoseiny, Nacheda Tizani
• LangCred: Language Credentialing Made Easy – Mayeen Farooqui
• Making Arabic Matter to Your Students: Insights on Meaningful Language Learning – Mouna Mana

Track: Religious Studies

• Paradigm Shift in Teaching Islamic Studies: A Case Study Analysis – Dina Shalabi, Mohammed Saleem
• Transitions: An Introduction to a Human Development Curriculum – Laila Al-Marayati, Amira Al-Sarraf
• Hands-on Books Closed: Tackling the Islamic Weekend School Effectively – Tatiana Coloso, Aishia Neal
• Incorporating Islam in the School Environment: Abir Catovic, Saffet Abid Catovic
• Muslim Boy Scouts: Saffet Catovic
• A Comprehensive Approach to Teaching Islam: Abir Catovic

Track: Curriculum and Insruction

• Expanding Horizons Through Curriculum and Diversity – Ameena Jandali
• Expanding Horizons Through Curriculum and Diversity – Margari Hill
• Towards Authentic Behavior Management Models for Islamic Schools – A Framework Synthesizing Research – Omaira Alam, Dylan Chown
• The Connected Digital School: Using Google Apps to Create, Collaborate and Share – Amira Abdel-Aal
• Cultivating Confidence in the Identity of Diverse Students Through Effective Decision Making Strategies – Bushra Huq
• Coaching Teachers and Students: Establishing a Culture of Trust – Susan Labadi
• Creating an Effective Weekend School Classroom – Adita Arya
• Developing Critical Thinking Skills for Authentic Learning – Sufia Azmat

Track: Leadership Board and Administration

• Authentic Islamic Schooling: Essence of the Islamic School Environment – Seema Imam
• Establishing an Effective Islamic School System – Fawzia Tung
• Data and Strategic Leadership: A Blue Ribbon Combination – Dina Eletreby, Uzma Said
• Effective Fundraising Strategies and Tactics – Elisa (Lisa) Wright
• Characteristics of Authentic Islamic School Leaders – Kathy Jamil