Standards and Assessment Instruments
Developed through the work of international task
forces of early childhood professionals, Step
by Step Standards and Assessment instruments
assist programs working towards a quality education
for children and their families. ISSA’s
standards incorporate the best international
practices for early childhood development, providing
clear, easy-to-use instructions, which can be
used for self-assessment or evaluative purposes.
Teachers may apply to their local Step by Step
NGOs fo international recognition through ISSA’s
teacher certification program. Assessment forms
for preschool and primary ages help teachers
and other caregivers observe and communicate
information about children’s development.
ISSA’s comprehensive system of standards
includes:
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Program and Teacher Standards for Preschool and
Early Primary Grades
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Trainings and Manuals for Certifiers
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Trainings and Manuals for Teacher Trainers and
Mentors
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Self Assessment Manuals for Teachers
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Standards for Trainers
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Step by Step Primary Assessment materials
Additional Resources:
These resources for teachers, caregivers and parents
and other early childhood professionals are hands-on
guides, which provide practical applications on
how to implement child-centered, community-based
philosophies in early childhood programs. Learn
more.
ISSA develops and implements training programs
on a variety of topics and themes related to the
Step by Step philosophy. Learn
more.
Semester-length courses and curricular materials
prepare early childhood teachers for child-centered
teaching. Learn more
Educating Children for Democracy is the
professional journal of the International Step by
Step Association. Learn more.
“Children Are Our World” colorfully illustrates
how Step by Step programs in Haiti, Kazakhstan
Latvia, Moldova, Mongolia and Ukraine are helping
prepare children
to meet the complex challenges of the 21st Century. Learn
more.
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