Step by Step Program | Resources
Welcome to our Step by Step Program Resource Page, where you will find a wealth of methodological and practical tools, inspiring films, and in-depth evaluations of Step by Step and related programs that support child-centered learning and inclusive education. Explore our diverse offerings below to enhance your educational initiatives and advocacy efforts.
Step by Step Training Catalogue
Films
Discover our compelling film series that highlights the transformative power of education and community support for children around the world. Our featured films were launched in 2001, at the height of the Step by Step program and they include:
- Step by Step: School Success for Roma Children: An inspiring look at educational initiatives that are breaking down barriers and fostering academic success for Roma children.
- Step by Step: Children Are Our World: A heartwarming exploration of the universal importance of nurturing and educating young children as the foundation for a better future.
- Step by Step: Country Films: A diverse collection of stories showcasing the unique challenges and triumphs of educational programs in various countries.
ISSA Journals
Between 2000 and 2005 the International Step by Step Association produced nine Issues of the Journal Educating Children for Democracy. The journals feature lively articles about Step by Step and child-centered early education written by regional and international early childhood pedagogues and experts. To view the journals, click here.
Number 1: Summer/Fall 2000
Number 2: Winter/Spring 2002 Family and School Partnerships
Number 3: Summer/Fall 2002 Family and Community Involvement
Number 4: Winter/Spring 2003 Learning Through Play
Number 5: Summer/Fall 2003 Child-Centered Education: Roots, Renewal and Growth
Number 6: Winter/Spring 2004 Early Childhood: A Global Concern
Number 7: Summer/Fall 2004 Quality in Early Childhood Education
Number 8: November 2004 A Decade of Steps in Educational Reform
Number 9: Summer/Fall 2005 Transforming Early Childhood Education
Evaluations and Reports
Access evaluations and reports, which offers in-depth analyses and insights into the effectiveness and impact of various educational programs. Our evaluations and reports are listed below. To view or download, click here.
- Evaluation of the Step by Step Program (Education Development Center, 1998) - Executive Summary: A thorough assessment of the Step by Step program's implementation and outcomes.
- Master of Science in Early Childhood Development: Selected Summaries of Student Research (Institute of Education Development, BRAC-IED, Dhaka, 2010): Summaries of notable research conducted by graduate students in the field of early childhood development.
- Building Open Societies Through Quality Early Childhood Care and Education: Case Studies of the Step by Step Program: Case studies demonstrating how quality early childhood education can contribute to the development of open, inclusive societies.
- Starting Strong Evaluation: Impact Evaluation Research Brief (June 2019): A research brief highlighting the impacts and outcomes of the Starting Strong evaluation.
- Starting Strong Evaluation Policy Brief (June 2019): A policy brief offering key recommendations based on the findings of the Starting Strong evaluation.
- Consolidated Final Report: Evaluation of the Program for Children and Parents – Dam Len Phaka’ (April 2019): The final report evaluating the program designed to support children and parents.
- Creating Financing and Governance Preconditions for Inclusive Early Childhood Development and Education Systems: Latvia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Lithuania (2015): An analysis of the financial and governance conditions necessary for inclusive early childhood development and education systems in various countries.
Step by Step Methodologies
Explore the comprehensive pedagogical manuals that form the core of the Step by Step program. Step by Step methodologies summarize theoretical concepts and feature expert guidance and practical tools for educators dedicated to fostering child-centered learning environments and inclusive education. Step by Step methodological resources complement national curricula. They describe ‘how’ to structure child-centered learning environments, not ‘what’ to teach. Over the course of the program Step by Step produced nine methodological guidebooks listed below. For more detailed descriptions or to download the methodologies, click here.
- Creating Child-Centered Programs for Infants and Toddlers: Strategies for designing nurturing and engaging programs tailored to the youngest children.
- Learning Activities for Infants and Toddlers: An Easy Guide for Everyday Use: A collection of simple, everyday activities to promote development and learning in infants and toddlers.
- Creating Child-Centered Classrooms: 3-5 Year Olds: Best practices for establishing classrooms that prioritize the needs and interests of preschool-aged children.
- Creating Child-Centered Materials for Math and Science (3-6 year olds): Guidance on developing math and science materials that engage young children in hands-on, exploratory learning.
- Creating Child-Centered Classrooms (6-7 year olds): Tips and techniques for creating engaging, developmentally appropriate classroom environments for early elementary students.
- Creating Child-Centered Classrooms (8-10 year olds): Insights on fostering supportive and stimulating learning spaces for older elementary students.
- Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Strategies for developing inclusive educational settings that accommodate and celebrate diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
- Making a Difference: A Parent’s Guide to Advocacy and Community Action: Practical advice for parents on advocating for their children’s education and becoming active participants in community initiatives.
- Education and the Culture of Democracy: Early Childhood Practice: Exploring the role of early childhood education in promoting democratic values and practices.
Step by Step Training Catalogue
During its first decade, the Step by Step Program developed a library of training resources. These comprehensive, interactive trainings were accompanied by in-person mentoring to support the introduction of robust in-country early childhood development programs in participating countries.
Step by Step Training Modules:
- Infants and Toddler Programs
- Preschools
- Primary Schools
- Transition to Middle School
- Instructional Strategies for Children with Disabilities (Preschool and Primary modules)
- Parent Advocacy
- Parenting: Getting Ready for School
- Parenting with Confidence (versions for infants/toddlers and for children birth to six)
- Training of Trainers (Beginning and Advanced)
- Training of Mentors
- Planning and Operating model Step by Step Training Sites
- Classroom Management
- Cooperative Learning
- School Improvement Program
Professional Development for Higher Education Faculty (Semester-Length Courses)
Step by Step developed and disseminated nine semester-length university courses:
- Child-Centered Curriculum
- The Study of Children Through Observation and Recording
- School and Family Partnerships
- Individualized Teaching in Early Childhood Education
- Learning Through Play
- Applied Research in Early Childhood Education
- Teacher as Researcher: Using Applied Research in the Classroom
- Creating Successful Practicum Program for Student Teachers
- Teaching in the Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom
- School and Family Partnerships: A Course for Early Childhood Faculty
To learn more about these resources and the possibility of accessing training, contact info@issa.nl.
