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On December 18 2024, the International Step by Step Association (ISSA), in partnership with ISSA Members, the Educational Research Institute (Slovenia) and Open Academy Step by Step (Croatia), hosted the final dissemination event for the Principles of Quality in Education of Teachers (PIQET) initiative.
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The Training Programme for CPD Educators was developed under Erasmus + project Principles of Quality in Education of Teachers – PIQET. This project aimed to develop a set of resources for assuring the quality of CPD educator performance to assure the quality of CPD opportunities in general. Besides the training programme, other resources developed are (can be found here):
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This guidebook was developed as part of the "Transition Is Our Mission" (TIM) project, aimed at ensuring a smooth transition for children from preschool to primary school. The document provides research-based insights and practical tools for educators and other stakeholders involved in this transition, focusing on developmental, pedagogical, and professional continuity. It includes guidelines and examples of good practices from Croatia, Latvia, and Slovenia, addressing challenges such as ensuring consistency in teaching approaches and providing support to families.
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On July 23, 2024, early childhood development experts from across Africa, the Arab regions, and beyond convened for a pivotal Cross-Regional Webinar. The event, organized by the Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN) and the Arab Network for Early Childhood Development (ANECD) under the Early Childhood Workforce Initiative (ECWI), aimed to address the pressing challenges facing the professionalization of the early learning workforce.
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Webinar | The Power of Parenting in the Early Years: Presenting UNICEF’s Parenting Support Framework for Europe and Central Asia
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Empowering Early Childhood Educators: Erasmus+ project drives professional development for enhanced ECEC quality Despite mounting evidence of the positive impact a high-quality early childhood workforce has on early childhood development, the workforce continues to face challenges such as inadequate training.
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Fathers matter, too! Supporting men's engagement in children’s care and development  This webinar will shine a light on the critical role of fathers in child development, delving into strategies to bolster their involvement in caregiving. Additionally, it will introduce the Engaging Men in Nurturing Care initiative active in Italy, Portugal, and Spain, which aims to reshape policies and practices at both local and national levels to cultivate environments that champion paternal involvement.
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TOY webinar for Global Intergenerational Week
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  The PIQET project launches quality principles for the professional development of educators
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The role of developmental screening of young children in data collection systems
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