Iswa Development Corporation Early Learning

08/19/2026

Tanake Families,
A link to the recording of the NATIONAL HEAD START ASSOCIATION parent and caregiver webinar on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is listed below.
**These proposed changes would affect our program if they move forward with them**
We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about the proposed changes and what they could mean for Head Start children and families.
From what an NPRM is and how the process works to an overview of the proposed rule and the principles and strategy guiding NHSA’s response, we covered a lot of ground. You can revisit the conversation or catch anything you missed by watching the recording below.

The NHSA Government Affairs team hosted this webinar to provide upd...

08/18/2026

Head Start parents and caregivers: Our special Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) webinar is tomorrow!

The federal government has proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the rules that help guide how Head Start programs serve children and families. Your perspective is important as the Head Start community learns more about what is being proposed and prepares to respond.

Join us on August 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET. NHSA’s Government Affairs team will share the latest updates, answer questions, listen to parents’ concerns, and talk about how the Head Start community can make its voice heard.

Register today and be part of the conversation about the future of Head Start: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XdFO0r6fRWSHMtMeCaYZfA #/registration

07/24/2026

🎉Congratulations to our Early Head Start students who will be transitioning to our Head Start Program for the 2026-2027 school year! A special hawuʰ (thank you) to our amazing staff and to our families who came out to celebrate with us this morning! 🎉

07/16/2026

Reminder: Family Services Back-to-School Bash is this Saturday

From 4pm-9pm | Longhouse

Join us for a Carnival-Themed Back to School Bash featuring:

🎢 Fair Rides
🎯 Fun Games
🍔 Delicious Food
🎉 Family-Friendly Entertainment
📚 School Supplies & Bookbags

Need school supplies or a bookbag? Be sure to sign up before the deadline!

Link: https://form.jotform.com/261523919930158

Sign-up ends Wednesday, July 15th.

07/13/2026

Tanake Families,
All Iswa Early Learning programs will be open on our regular schedule for Tuesday July 14th! Again, we thank you for your patience and understanding!

07/10/2026

Family Services Back-to-School Bash

Saturday, July 18th | From 4pm-9pm | Longhouse

Get ready to kick off the new school year with an evening full of fun, excitement, and community spirit!
Join us for a Carnival-Themed Back to School Bash featuring: fair rides, fun games, food, and free school supplies.

Need school supplies or a bookbag? Be sure to sign up before the deadline!

https://form.jotform.com/261523919930158

Sign-up ends Wednesday, July 15th.

07/08/2026

All Iswa Early Learning Programs will be Closed on Monday in accordance with Catawba Nation. We will post updates on ClassDojo and Facebook by Monday evening regarding a possible closure or boil water advisory for Tuesday.

The City of Rock Hill will be repairing the water line that serves the Old Reservation community. To complete the repair, water service will be shut off throughout the community, including Tribal Government buildings.

Work is scheduled to begin early Monday morning and may take up to 10 hours. Depending on repair progress and any required boil water advisory, impacts could continue into Tuesday, July 14.

Important Updates:

Catawba Nation employees who can work remotely should plan to work from home on Monday, July 13.

Iswa Early Learning and Suuk Sarak will be closed Monday, July 13, and may remain closed Tuesday, July 14, depending on the City's progress and any boil water advisory.

We will share updates through Facebook and the Citizens Portal as they become available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

07/06/2026

We are hiring! The open position will be Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Apply for the Classroom Aide job in Rock Hill, SC! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

06/05/2026

🎉 Iswa Early Learning Program of the Catawba Nation is proud to celebrate Mrs. Chasity Raven Thurman, Catawba citizen, on the successful completion of her Early Childhood Education Certificate through Bay Mills Community College! 🎉
This accomplishment demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence and a passion for supporting the growth and development of our youngest learners! Mrs. Thurman has enhanced the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality learning experience for children and families in our community, and is she is now continuing forward, pursuing her associate’s degree in early childhood education.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Thurman on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to the continued difference she will make in the lives of children and families for years to come.
🌟 Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment! 🌟

06/03/2026

🎉 Iswa Early Learning Program of the Catawba Nation is proud to celebrate Miss Alejandra Gonzalez, Catawba citizen, on the successful completion of her Early Childhood Education Certificate through Bay Mills Community College! 🎉
This accomplishment demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence and a passion for supporting the growth and development of our youngest learners! Miss Ally has enhanced the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality learning experiences for children and families in our community, and is she is now continuing forward, pursuing her associate’s degree in early childhood education.
Please join us in congratulating Miss Ally on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to the continued difference she will make in the lives of children and families for years to come.
🌟 Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment! 🌟