Expanding Resources

In the last 9+ years as a Head Start Program Manager and Training/Technical Assistance Specialist I have become very familiar with the resources in the popular web sites such as NAEYC, NHSA, PreK Now and Children's Defense Fund.  I decided to venture out and scan the web sites for early learning resources outside of the United States.  After looking at the Save the Children and the Global Fund for Children websites I decided I wanted to become more familiar with the International Step by Step Association at http://www.issa.nl/.  Initally I was attracted to this website because the work and resources are a collaborative effort of early learning professionals from 30 different countries.  Wow!!  I would love to work with this group of professionals.  As I ventured into the website I saw the document titled, "ISSA Pedagogical Standards for Preschool and Primary Grades".  The standards are for early learning professionals working with age groups from preschool to fourth grade.  I was so excited about finding this document I did not venture any further; I knew this was the website for me to gain valuable resources to not only support me in my role with the Head Start programs but my role as a board member with our NAEYC affiliate group the Northwest Association for the Education of Young Children.