ISANA Academies

We’re grateful for the opportunity to participate in last week’s Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC) Conference as panel members! Thank you to everyone who attended our session—we hope to see you at the next one. To learn more about our participation, check out the links below. ISANA Academies was proud to take an active role at the conference. Dr. Rob J. Thrash, Director of Pupil Services, and Raul Alarcon, Chief Academic Officer, led a powerful workshop titled "Elevating School Climate: A Framework for Equity and Belonging." Their session focused on addressing systemic inequities in education, highlighting the challenges faced by students of color, English learners, students with disabilities, and those from low-income backgrounds. The presentation deepened understanding of the root causes and impact of these disparities—and offered strategies for building a more inclusive and equitable school climate. https://lnkd.in/g_Uhuzq2 https://lnkd.in/gNR_p8gE https://lnkd.in/gYP5WPFz #ISANAAcademies #CSDCConference #SchoolLeaders #SystemicInequitiesInEducation #ISANAPride  

What an incredible team! They are lucky to have you, Ian Eddy! #ISANANascentAcademy #Leadership #ISANAAcademies

We’re thrilled to have our Leadership Team participating in the Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC) Conference! Don’t miss our CEO, Nadia Shaiq, as she joins the panel on Next-Gen Enrollment: Tools, Tech, and Tactics for 2025 and Beyond. We're also proud of our incredible Academic Team, who will be presenting on Elevating School Climate: A Framework for Equity and Belonging. Excited to learn, share, and connect with fellow educators and leaders! #EducationLeadership #EquityInEducation #SchoolClimate #CSDC2025 #NextGenEnrollment

This presentation is going to be amazing! You won't want to miss the valuable information that is going to be shared about equity and belonging! Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC) #25CSDC #ISANAAcademies

ISANA Academies proudly stands with our community, honoring their valuable contributions and celebrating the richness of their culture. This celebration is part of our “Together We Shine” initiative that highlights what makes us stronger as a community. For #HispanicHeritageMonth, let’s celebrate the vibrant identities that make ISANA a special place. #LatinxHeritageMonth #Hispanic #Latinos #ISANAAcademies

#StaffAppreciationShoutout for Sergio Duque, our incredible Facilities Coordinator! This summer, Sergio worked tirelessly to ensure that our new school, ISANA Octavia Academy, was ready for the first day of school! He met every deadline with dedication and passion! This success was a team effort! A big thank you to our facilities team, IT team, teachers, staff, and leadership for making this happen! #EmployeeRecognition #YouRock #TeamWork #ProudToBeFromISANAAcademies #TogetherWeShine

Earlier this month, over 400 educators came together for an energizing 3-day ISANA-wide Professional Development event to kick off preparations for the 2025–26 school year! Here are just a few highlights: 📌 A warm and motivating welcome from Nadia Shaiq (Chief Executive Officer), Raul Alarcon (Chief Academic Officer), and Dr. Rob J. Thrash IV (Director of Pupil Services). 📌 Introduction to our ISANA-wide learning goals, also known as our Big 3, by Raúl Alarcón (Chief Academic Officer), and members of the Academic Team. The goals include School Climate, Academic Excellence, and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. 📌 Launch of our new partnership with Literacy Partners led by Raúl Alarcón (Chief Academic Officer) and Diana Macias (Director of Curriculum & Instruction). 📌 Equity-minded and accommodations-focused sessions highlighted that supporting students with disabilities is central to ISANA’s mission, led by Ifeyinwa Njubigbo, Ed.D (Director of Special Education) and SPED Team. 📌 A sneak peek into this year’s student musical, NEWSIES Jr., from April T. Thomas (Director of Visual and Performing Arts). 📌 An incredible session on Culturally Responsive & Sustaining Pedagogy with Dr. Tyisha Noise (LACOE) and Ann-Marisa Wada (Founder of Rooted Foundations). 📌 Expanded Learning educators participated in professional development focused on building proficiency in grant compliance, lesson planning, operations, and safety procedures, led by Dr. Autrilla Gillis (Director of Expanded Learning). 📌 Live CPR certification class led by Beverly Thompson (Operations Coordinator). 📌 Our team also took part in a live CPR certification class, and we wrapped it all up with some fun giveaways to celebrate everyone's hard work! Engaging, hands-on workshops and unconference sessions organized by our amazing ISANA Academic Team and facilitated by school leaders, staff, and representatives. 🔵 i-Ready Classroom Mathematics 🔵 Teaching Strategies for Creative Curriculum, TK Focused 🔵 Rethinking Homework: Alternatives that Build Mastery 🔵 The Power of Play: Let’s Talk Learning Through Joy Each day ended with fun giveaways to celebrate everyone’s hard work! We’re proud of the incredible energy and dedication our educators bring to our students every day—and this was just the beginning. Here's to an amazing school year!

We have an important update to share with our LinkedIn family! If you don't follow us on social media, we want to ensure that you don’t miss out on anything! Here is the latest! ISANA Octavia Academy has a new home! This new space is a significant improvement, enabling all grade levels to connect more effectively and providing additional opportunities for outdoor sports. #NewSchool #ISANAOctaviaAcademy #LatestSchoolNews

🎒 As we enter the first full week of school, we would like to take a moment to extend a heartfelt welcome to our new staff members! 🎒 We truly appreciate your choice to continue your career journey here at ISANA Academies! Our committed staff, teachers, and Leadership team are the driving force behind the remarkable work taking place in each of our schools! #NewSchoolYear #ISANAAcademies #TogetherWeShine

We’re confident that this school year will be full of new opportunities! The ISANA EXL Department is doing great things! #ISANAAcademies #WeShineTogether #ISANAEXLDepartment