# Resources for Islamic School Educators (RISE)

> English-language academic resources grounded in Islamic values for schools, homeschool programs, and families in Canada and the United States.

RISE is a curriculum publisher and resource platform based in Edmonton, Alberta. RISE Learn is its online course platform at https://learn.resourcesforislamicschools.com. RISE is distinct from other schools and organisations using the name RISE. The Foundation for Inspiring Hopefulness is a sister organisation.

Printed books and course audiences differ. Public course pages state learning outcomes, grade levels, curriculum references, and access rules. Alberta alignment is a curriculum reference, not accreditation or universal US/Canadian approval. No examination score guarantee is made.

## Curriculum and learning paths
- [Academic curriculum through the lens of Islam](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/curriculum): Compare current courses and choose a learning path.
- [Academic curriculum resources for Islamic schools](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/curriculum/schools): Evaluate English-language workbooks and teaching decks, review course outcomes and sample slides, and plan a RISE licence for your school.
- [English-language curriculum resources for Muslim homeschool families](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/curriculum/homeschool): Build a reading and writing routine with Qur’an-inspired workbooks. Compare grade-level course outcomes and explore access for your home-school program.
- [Independent learning through the lens of Islam](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/curriculum/independent-learning): Find reading and writing workbooks, family resources, and open courses. Check each course’s audience and access before starting in RISE Learn.
- [Curriculum alignment and evidence of learning](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/curriculum/alignment-and-assessment): Compare RISE course outcomes with local standards. Use writing samples, a clear rubric, and independent tasks to assess language arts understanding.

## Publications
- [Reading and Writing with Purpose 1](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/publications/reading-and-writing-with-purpose-1): Pairs tales of the Prophets with structured narrative modeling. Elementary learners build vocabulary, discover plot structures, and find their unique voice.
- [Reading and Writing with Purpose 2](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/publications/reading-and-writing-with-purpose-2): Drives essay structures and expository modeling. Relatable stories of resilience anchor lessons on theme development and vocabulary building.
- [Reading and Writing with Purpose 3](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/publications/reading-and-writing-with-purpose-3): Guides advanced writing using stories from the Qur'an. Focuses on thesis statement construction, critical text analysis, and analytical writing.
- [A Gentle Invitation to Learn Islam](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/publications/a-gentle-invitation-to-learn-islam): An inviting, beautifully structured guide outlining the core pillars and foundational values of Islam for families and new learners.
- [Qur'an Adventure Game](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/publications/quran-adventure-game-book): An interactive companion book designed to bring friends and family together for shared reflection, featuring puzzle layouts and active group discussions.
- [Purpose & Decree](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/publications/purpose-and-decree): A 601-page contemplative reading of Juz ʿAmma that moves the question from "what do I want?" to "what was I created for?" — written for adults and older…

## Online courses
- [Reading and Writing with Purpose 1](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/rwwp-1-educator-edition): The teacher's companion to Book 1. Learning outcomes and presenter slides for delivering the narrative writing chapters in class.. Audience: educator. Access:…
- [Reading and Writing with Purpose 2](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/rwwp-2-educator-edition): The teacher's companion to Book 2. Learning outcomes and presenter slides for the essay and expository writing chapters.. Audience: educator. Access:…
- [Reading and Writing with Purpose 3](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/rwwp-3-educator-edition): The teacher's companion to Book 3. Learning outcomes and presenter slides for thesis construction and analytical writing.. Audience: educator. Access:…
- [Mathematics, Grade 4](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/math-grade-4): Grade 4. Audience: educator. Access: Institution licence
- [Mathematics, Grade 5](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/math-grade-5): Grade 5. Audience: educator. Access: Institution licence
- [Mathematics, Grade 6](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/math-grade-6): Grade 6. Audience: educator. Access: Institution licence
- [Wellness, Grade 4](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/health-grade-4): A wellness course for Grade 4, following the Alberta curriculum and written from the ground up for Islamic schools.. Grade 4. Audience: educator. Alberta…
- [Wellness, Grade 5](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/health-grade-5): A wellness course for Grade 5, following the Alberta curriculum and written from the ground up for Islamic schools.. Grade 5. Audience: educator. Alberta…
- [Wellness, Grade 6](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/health-grade-6): A wellness course for Grade 6, following the Alberta curriculum and written from the ground up for Islamic schools.. Grade 6. Audience: educator. Alberta…
- [Science, Grade 4](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/science-grade-4): Grade 4. Audience: educator. Access: Institution licence
- [Science, Grade 5](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/science-grade-5): Grade 5. Audience: educator. Access: Institution licence
- [Science, Grade 6](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/science-grade-6): Grade 6. Audience: educator. Access: Institution licence
- [Social Studies, Grade 4](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/social-studies-grade-4): Grade 4. Audience: educator. Access: Institution licence
- [Social Studies, Grade 5](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/social-studies-grade-5): Grade 5. Audience: educator. Access: Institution licence
- [Social Studies, Grade 6](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/social-studies-grade-6): Grade 6. Audience: educator. Access: Institution licence
- [Truth and Reconciliation Through the Lens of Islam](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/truth-and-reconciliation): Grades K–9. Audience: educator. Access: Free
- [About Al-Aqsa](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/about-al-aqsa): Audience: educator. Access: Free
- [Daily Duas for Success](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/resources/courses/daily-duas-for-success): Audience: educator. Access: Free

## Contributors and teaching approach
- [RISE and the HOPE framework](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/about): Humility, Optimism, Perseverance, and Experience.
- [Dr. Shameeza Khan](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/contributors/shameeza-khan): Founder of RISE and author of its curriculum-aligned English literacy resources for Islamic schools across North America. She developed the HOPE framework.
- [Dr. Imran Qureshi](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/contributors/imran-qureshi): Founder of Momintum and author of Purpose & Decree. He works with schools and communities across North America on moving Islamic education from rote…
- [Akeel Khan](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/contributors/akeel-khan): Co-founder of RISE. He builds the platform the curriculum is published on, and made the games it points to.

## Educator’s Journal
- [The Learner Who Marks Their Own Work: Why Self-Evaluation Drives Growth](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/blog/self-evaluation-drives-learning): What research shows about student self-assessment, when it helps and when it does not, and how to use it in a writing lesson, a maths set and an exit slip.
- [Fun First: How a Game Night Turns Into Studying Without Anyone Noticing](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/blog/fun-first-learning-games): What the research says about learning games, where gamification backfires, and how those findings shaped the games on Qur'an Adventure.
- [Decoding Every Word and Missing the Point: The Comprehension Gap and How to Close It](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/blog/decoding-is-not-comprehension): Why a fluent decoder can still miss the meaning, what reading research says about the gap, and five moves a grade 4–6 teacher can make this term.
- [Bridging the Gap: Bringing Adab and Akhlaq into General Academia](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/blog/bridging-the-gap-islamic-pedagogy): Why the next frontier of Islamic education in North America isn't just about Islamic studies—it's about transforming the everyday curriculum.

## Contact and discovery
- [Contact RISE](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/connect): School proposals, home-school access, and resource enquiries.
- [XML sitemap](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/sitemap.xml): Current public canonical URLs.
- [Journal RSS feed](https://resourcesforislamicschools.com/feed.xml): Full journal articles.