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The Understanding Muslim Students Program

3 Course Series

The Understanding Muslim Students Program is appropriate for any staff seeking to become more knowledgeable about their Muslim students. Educators will hear from leaders and experts on Islamic history and experience the culture through various activities.

This Program stimulates meaningful discussions and delivers unbiased information. Participants complete the course with a new or enhanced understanding towards Muslim students and the ability to assure they are respected in their classrooms.

Earn 3 graduate credits with UMass Global for an additional $225. More information upon registration.

45 PD HOURS | $660.00

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The Understanding Muslim Students Program includes:

COURSE 1

Getting to Know Your Muslim Students 

15 PD HOURS | $275

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COURSE 2

Muslims: Past &
Present

15 PD HOURS | $275.00

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COURSE 3

Role of Muslims in the
U.S. & Globally

15 PD HOURS | $275.00

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COURSE 1

Getting to Know Your Muslim Students

This program provides its participants with materials, resources, and accurate information first-hand. It stimulates meaningful discussions and delivers unbiased information. Participants complete the course with a new or enhanced understanding towards Muslim students.

15 PD HOURS | $275.00

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Learning Objectives

  • Build a community of learners with a safe space to share and discuss
  • Share relevant data about Muslim students
  • Learn Arabic letters and common terms
  • Understand beliefs, daily practices, and holidays of Muslim students.

Course Features

  • Self-Paced: Flexible learning components for you can work on at times that are most convenient to you. 
  • 5 Professional Development Hours upon successful completion
  • Practical Application activities for you to apply course strategies and tools
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"I was very taken by your presentation. You have an amazing style to talk about such important and sensitive issues."

-Marty, Teacher in PA

COURSE 2

Muslims: Past & Present

Explore Muslim history through accurate information and complete the course with a new or enhanced understanding towards Muslim culture.

15 PD HOURS | $275.00

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Learning Objectives

  • Explore the History and structure of the mosque and arrange a visit
  • Consider the daily lives of American Muslim families
  • Identify the primary refugee populations being resettled by the U.S. government as well as sociocultural and educational characteristics of each.

Course Features

  • Self-Paced: Flexible learning components for you can work on at times that are most convenient to you. 
  • 5 Professional Development Hours upon successful completion
  • Practical Application activities for you to apply course strategies and tools
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"I love how the content was organized, and we were able to get through a lot of information without feeling overwhelmed or confused. I really enjoyed our discussion and the ability to ask questions and learn so much about the culture, religion, and lifestyle"

-Pathway Participant

COURSE 3

Role of Muslims in the U.S and Globally

This course stimulates meaningful discussions and delivers unbiased information. Participants complete the course with a new or enhanced understanding towards Muslim students.

15 PD HOURS | $275.00

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Learning Objectives

  • Be introduced to Muslim inventions and influential Muslims
  • Learn about art and music in Islam
  • Hear from Muslim teachers and students about relevant instruction and accommodation
  • Share authentic resources for the classroom and independent knowledge building

Course Features

  • Self-Paced: Flexible learning components for you can work on at times that are most convenient to you. 
  • 5 Professional Development Hours upon successful completion
  • Practical Application activities for you to apply course strategies and tools
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About the Instructor

Laura Gardner

Laura has nearly 20 years of experience working in education, refugee resettlement, and social work. While in education, she worked as a district level manager for immigrant family and community engagement as well as a school social worker. Laura also worked for Bridging Refugee Youth and Children’s Services (BRYCS) managing their national technical assistance initiative to federal Refugee School Impact Grantees.

Laura has facilitated professional development on building the capacity of teachers and school systems to engage immigrant families in their children’s education, language access, cultural competency, equity, unaccompanied immigrant children, immigrant family reunification, and refugee resettlement. Laura holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education.