Education Board

Central United States

Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) for Central United States provides resources, guidance, and opportunities to aid in intellectual development, academic success, and career advancement for all ages from birth to high school to college and beyond. We offer various programs throughout the year to help empower students, parents, and professionals to utilize educational and networking opportunities within the community.

Goals:
Connect students and parents to community resources related to development, education and academia.
Provide specific guidance related to school selection and academic success to make informed decisions during elementary, middle and high school.
Assist with the college application process and enhance understanding of college and career prospects.
Create opportunities for knowledge exchange and development of a growth mindset.

Early Childhood


The Early Childhood Portfolio focuses on the development of a young child between the ages of birth to six years old. The brain is the only organ in the body that is not fully developed at birth so the first few years are critical in the child's intellectual development.
  • Parent(s) must attend the session with their child
  • Sessions are held on a monthly basis
  • Sessions last a minimum of 90 minutes
  • Parent and child engage in age-appropriate activities
  • Periodic screenings are conducted: 6, 12, 18, 24 & 36 month intervals

We are implementing a new Birth to Three curriculum starting Fall 2017. The curriculum will encompass faith and ethics and will be known as the Integrated Curriculum.

Primary


The Primary Portfolio focuses on engaging children between the ages of 7 and 12 and their parents. The purpose is to encourage participation in developmental activities, such as summer workshops and reading for pleasure, that promote a growth mindset. Programs aim to foster confidence, social and communication skills, as well as awareness to aid in future success.
  • Parent(s) must attend the session with their child
  • Sessions are held on a monthly basis
  • Sessions last a minimum of 90 minutes
  • Parent and child engage in age-appropriate activities
  • Periodic screenings are conducted: 6, 12, 18, 24 & 36 month intervals

Secondary


The Secondary Portfolio focuses on children between ages 13 to 18 to provide guidance for high school, college, and beyond. Ensuring success during high school and preparing for college is often a time a uncertainity for students and parents. Programming focuses on providing resources for academic support throughout high school in order to best prepare for college as well as help with the college application process to ensure students reach their academic and career goals.
  • Parent(s) must attend the session with their child
  • Sessions are held on a monthly basis
  • Sessions last a minimum of 90 minutes
  • Parent and child engage in age-appropriate activities
  • Periodic screenings are conducted: 6, 12, 18, 24 & 36 month intervals

College & Beyond


The College & Beyond Portfolio provides opportunities for current college students, young professionals, and Ismaili Professionals in Education & Academia. The purpose is to offer guidance to prepare for a professional career as well as avenues for networking and career development.
  • Parent(s) must attend the session with their child
  • Sessions are held on a monthly basis
  • Sessions last a minimum of 90 minutes
  • Parent and child engage in age-appropriate activities
  • Periodic screenings are conducted: 6, 12, 18, 24 & 36 month intervals

Little Rock students participating in summer read aloud activity

Little Rock students participating in summer read aloud activity

Visiting university campus.

Visiting university campus.

High school students learn about landing an internship

High school students learn about landing an internship

Student code Minecraft game

Student code Minecraft game

Little Rock Jamatkhana ECDC students

Little Rock Jamatkhana ECDC students

Students learn to code at the Microsoft Store

Students learn to code at the Microsoft Store

Student made safety signs at ECDC Safety Day 2016

Student made safety signs at ECDC Safety Day 2016

Students visiting Texas A&M.

Students visiting Texas A&M.

Anchored in Success field trip to the Flight Museum at Love Field Airport

Anchored in Success field trip to the Flight Museum at Love Field Airport

Students pose after completing coding challenge during Microsoft Workshop

Students pose after completing coding challenge during Microsoft Workshop

Participating in Student Panel at Rice University

Participating in Student Panel at Rice University

8th Grade Advisory monthly student session at Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana

8th Grade Advisory monthly student session at Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana

College Expedition participants at Rice University

College Expedition participants at Rice University

ECDC students working on art project with parents

ECDC students working on art project with parents

Members of IPEA at Networking Launch Event

Members of IPEA at Networking Launch Event

Taking the tour of campus with mentors.

Taking the tour of campus with mentors.

Taking campus tour.

Taking campus tour.

Group tour at Texas A&M University

Group tour at Texas A&M University

College Expedition 2016 Students & Mentors

College Expedition 2016 Students & Mentors

Children play during ECDC Birth to Three Monthly Session

Children play during ECDC Birth to Three Monthly Session

Students & Mentors at College Expedition.

Students & Mentors at College Expedition.

Enjoying our time at College Expedition Central.

Enjoying our time at College Expedition Central.

Students work on Scavenger Hunt at the Flight Museum

Students work on Scavenger Hunt at the Flight Museum

CEC student panel at University of Texas

CEC student panel at University of Texas

Upcoming Events

  • 1-on-1 Advising and Financial Aid Sessions

    When:
    Sunday, September 17, 2017 (Dallas HQ and Plano JK)
    Sunday, October 1, 2017 (Mid-Cities JK)

    Students in grades 9-12 and this parents (from all Jamatkhanas) are encouraged register for a 30-minute individualized session with a trained mentor.

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  • College Expedition Central

    When: Saturday, October 21 - Sunday, October 22, 2017

    Colleges Visiting:

    • Baylor University
    • Rice University
    • Texas A&M University
    • UT Austin
    Deadline: September 17, 2017

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  • Ali, Chairman

  • Shaista, Honorary Secretary

  • Farah, Early Childhood Portfolio Board Member

    "I manage the Central US Early Childhood programs which includes the Birth to Three and Three to Six programs. I contribute to the development and implementation of an integrated program that provides secular ECD and religious formation to parents and children that focuses on children's social/emotional, physical, religious, and cognitive development."

  • Zohra C., Primary Portfolio Board Member & District Lead

    "I manage the Central Primary Portfolio and relationships with partnering constituents to ensure effective implementation of Primary programs and initiatives in the region. I plan and execute all events under the primary portfolio to address the needs of families with children between the ages of 7-12 years old. I also contribute to national discussions concerning the improvement of program implementation, processes, and service quality."

  • Zohra S., 8th Grade Advisory Portfolio Board Member

    "My role consists of organizing and implementing our 8th grade advisory program. Our goal is to help 8th grade students understand and create a high school roadmap to ensure they gain a holistic experience that encourages their academic journey. I work with National AKEB to communicate the needs of students and help in catering the content of the program to our individual students to aid in optimal support."

  • Nilam, Secondary Portfolio Board Member

    "My responsibilities focus on creating and implementing programming for secondary students to ensure they have the support and resources to achieve their academic is career goals. I collaborate with other jamati institutions as well as organizations in greater community to connect students with learning opportunities. My goal is to raise awareness and understanding in high school students about how to best prepare to apply and gain admission to the college of their choice."

  • Shafiq, Higher Education Board Member

    "My responsibility includes managing the Ismaili Student Network and tracking all undergraduate and graduate students attending college in the Central Region. Additionally, I work with the regional ISN team to help college students utilize exisiting community/university resources to optimize their success. I also monitor student feedback and promote network events to engage and connect students across the region."

  • Kinza, ISN Regional Lead

    "I serve as a connecting point between the higher education board member and current college students. I work with campus leads at each university in the Central Region to plan social events and create opportunties for networking between college students within the region. I also assist with marketing academic and career opportunities, such as study abroad programs and available internships, to students to maxmize success."

  • Alisha, IPEA Portfolio Board Member

    "My responsibility entails identifying and tracking Education and Academia Professionals within the Central Region to expand our network and provide knowledge exchange, professional development, and community building opportunities. I work closely with the Regional Lead to organize programming for this professional network and develop structures that enable critical dialogue and work to promote and uplift the work of education professionals."

  • Wasim, Performance Management Board Member

    "I work with each portfolio member to create a budget plan and develop program evaluations and surveys to ensure proper implementation of all events. I analyze program surveys to determine how to improve the events by better meeting the needs of our population. I manage event budgets and track the performance of all AKEB projects. Lastly, I collaborate with the board to create SMART goals."

  • Kashish, Marketing Board Member

    "My responsibilities include promoting our events through all available marketing channels within the institutions, which includes but is not limited to, jamati announcements, Ismaili Insight, email list-servs, etc. I work with portfolio board members to create all marketing material in order to inform the jamat about our upcoming events and opportunities. I also manage our AKEB website and facebook page to ensure the jamat is up-to-date on the most recent resources."

  • Sarah, Capacity Development Board Member

    "My responsibility includes providing human resources for all education board events by recruiting and training volunteers whose interests and skill sets match the needs of our portfolios. I work with the Time and Knowledge/Capacity Development team to ensure that those who have submitted their time and knowledge nazrana have the opportunity to fulfill their promise through relevant and meaningful volunteering programs. I look for people with a variety of educational, personal and professional backgrounds to strengthen the quality of our programs."
  • Ali, Chairman
  • Shaista, Honorary Secretary
  • Farah, Early Childhood Portfolio Board Member
  • Zohra C., Primary Portfolio Board Member & District Lead
  • Nilam, Secondary Portfolio Board Member
  • Kinza, ISN Regional Lead
  • Alisha, IPEA Portfolio Board Member
  • Wasim, Performance Management Board Member
  • Kashish, Marketing Board Member
  • Sarah, Capacity Development Board Member

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How do I know which events are for me?

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-Early Childhood: For children from birth to six years old and their parents.
-Primary: For children from 7-11 years old and their parents.
-Secondary: For children from 12-18 years old and their parents.
-College & Beyond: For current undergraduate or graduate students attending any college.
-Professionals: Individuals currently working in the fields of Education & Academia.
-Knowledge Discovery: For all ages.

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