Overview

Muslim Community School & Alim Academy (MCS/AA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Potomac, MD and has been educating Muslims in the DC, MD, and VA area (DMV) for nearly 40 years.  It is a cornerstone of the DMV community and has always had a mission to support Muslim students in a healthy, Islamic environment paired with high academic standards. 

Right now, MCS/AA needs support in purchasing new textbooks for Upper Elementary and Middle School grade levels.  These updated textbooks will allow for Muslim students and teachers to have access to the latest resources and materials in order to enhance the students learning experience through a project-based learning approach.

Goals

1. To purchase updated textbooks that support project-based learning
2. To invest in resources, materials, and professional development that support a tactile and hands-on approach to learning

Specifications

1. enVision® provides an effective vertically aligned curriculum from Kindergarten through Algebra 2. With lessons that focus on deep conceptual math understanding aided by visual models, student-centered projects, 3-act tasks, and personalized learning, enVision helps schools and districts address all mathematical standards in the most effective way.
   
   Why do teachers love enVision?
   1. Coherent, standards-aligned curriculum across K-12
   2. Learning progressions build on student knowledge
   3. Accessible professional development built into the curriculum
   4. Digital resources delivered on the award-winning Savvas Realize™ platform
       
2. Wonders is an evidence-based English Language Arts (ELA) program that empowers students to take an active role in learning and exploration. Students will enjoy unparalleled opportunities to express and assess themselves through reading, writing, and speaking. They will encounter the right content at the right moment in their learning journey to promote strong educational outcomes for all.

Estimated Budget

1. 10K Fundraising Goal