Course Information

Reference Number : IT-2012-757-003

TITLE OF THE TRAINING ACTIVITY IN THE LANGUAGE OF TUITION English : CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: INTEGRATION OF DISABILITIES IN CLASSROOM TYPE OF TRAINING ACTIVITY TRAINING AIMED AT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVING : A GRUNDTVIG GRANT (ADULT EDUCATION) TYPE AND ORIGIN OF THE TRAINING: COURSE (training not resulting from an llp or previous socrates project) THEMATIC FIELD OF THE TRAINING GENERAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING Career guidance and counselling Combating failure in education Fight against school failure & link school and work Inclusive approaches Pedagogy and didactics LANGUAGES USED FOR THE TRAINING MAIN LANGUAGE: English OTHER LANGUAGE/S USED DURING THE TRAINING:

Italian LANGUAGE VERSION(S) IN WHICH MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED: English Italian EDUCATION SECTOR OF THE TRAINING PARTICIPANTS ADULT EDUCATION Adult education provider Second chance or remedial education Adult education for disabled persons Higher education institution offering outreach courses for adults Organisations working with migrant groups/ethnic minorities Centres for guidance, councelling or accreditation Other sectors of adult education

TARGET AUDIENCE Teachers (Pre-school, primary, secondary, vocational, adult, special needs) Teacher trainers Careers officers, educational guides and counsellors Inspectors Headteachers/principals/managers of schools/organisations offering adult education Other (Paid or voluntary) management staff in the institution/organisation Non-teaching administrative staff Members of students/teachers councils in adult education Other, namely: Psychologists,Pedagogists,Educators,Social workers

INSTITUTION ORGANISING THE TRAINING NAME OF THE ORGANISATION: L'ARCOBALENO SERVIZI Societ Cooperativa Sociale STREET AND NUMBER: Via Kennedy 17 POSTCODE: 42124 TOWN / CITY: Reggio Emilia COUNTRY: Italy WEBSITE: http://sites.google.com/site/arcobalenoeu/ ORGANISER/S OF THE TRAINING: PERSON 1: PATRIZIA FANTUZZI TEL NR: +390522934524 FAX NR: +390522306788 EMAIL: euprojects@arcobaleno.re.it PERSON 2: LISA VESCOGNI TEL NR: +390522934524 FAX NR: +390522306788 EMAIL: euprojects@arcobaleno.re.it FULL DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING CONTENTS IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE TRAINING: (EN) Preparation The organising institution The host institution has called upon an organisation team, whose task is to do the preparation for the course: the venue, the planning, social programme and the registrations The participants The partecipants should be familiar with school and social contexts. They will also prepare a poster presentation of themselves and of theirs organizations. Each participant will be invited to prepare a contribution for the course, based on her/his practical experience. The trainers The trainers will prepare their sessions and present the material to the organising institution one month before the course This course gives useful instruments to everyone involved in adults training and educational staff: - teachers training - parents training - family training - future teachers training. Important methods, instruments and theoretical parts have to be learnt to be teached to other colleagues, for a peer education, but also to help families in difficult situations. Providing knowledge about the integration of children with special needs

Objectives

Promoting an inclusive school Providing knowledge about the national situation of inclusive education of children with special needs (policy, legislation and practical issues) Providing practices of methods in inclusive education Exchanging experiences and ideas about european situation of inclusive education Developing links with teachers, educators and social workers from different European countries Methodology Visits to educational contexts (observation in situation) Case studies Group discussions and reflections Follow-up EVALUATION Pre-evaluation will be done to the participants to find their expectations on the course (in the first day). Post-evaluation 1- the participants will complete a evaluation questionnaire for an internal evaluation of the course about the hopes realized, the setting for the course, the programme of the course, the contents transferred and useful (at the end of the course) 2- the participants will answer the post evaluation questionnaire concerning the effect of the course (after six months) CREATION OF A NETWORK Of different national/regional experiences and exploitation of operating model

PROGRAMME OF THE TRAINING ACTIVITIES (DAY BY DAY) IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE TRAINING: ARRIVAL: Sunday DAY 1 15.00-18.00 Reception 19.30 Welcoming Dinner DAY 2 9.00-12.00 Opening Participants presentations and getting to know each others Course presentation: overview, objectives, methodologies, trainers equipe Pre-evaluation: questionnaire to participants about expectations towards the course 12.30 Lunch 14.00-17.30 Introduction about Italian Education System focusing on Special Needs with a Headteacher of a Public School, a Danish Inspector and an Italian Inspector. 19.30 Dinner DAY 3 9.00-12.00 visit a care child centre (0-3 years old) and a infance school (3-6 years old) with integrated special needs pupils. Meeting with teachers and coordinator of the structure: how a teacher/educator/psychologist or educational figure in general might work with special children. 12.30 Lunch 15.00-17.30

Group discussion about mornings experience in the school Working in a staff to compare experiences: an important step. 19.30 Dinner (typical regional food) DAY 4 9.00-12.00 Visit to a primary school with integrated special needs pupils. Meeting with teachers. 12.30 Lunch 15.00-17.30 Group discussion about mornings experience 19.30 Dinner (typical regional food) DAY 5 8.30-12.30 Visit to a secondary school with integrated special needs pupils. Meeting with teachers. 12.30 Lunch 15.00-20.00 Visit to Reggio Emilia 20.30 Dinner (typical regional food) DAY 6 9.00-15.00 Comparison between Education System in Italy and participants own countries; opportunity to exchange experiences. 15.30 Lunch 19.30 dinner DAY 7 Departure

TYPE OF CERTIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE AWARDED IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE TRAINING: Certificate of attendance. Europass Mobility Certificate on request. ENGLISH: Certificate of attendance. Europass Mobility Certificate on request. INFORMATION ON COURSE SESSION/S Show all sessions (including old sessions) SESSION 1

SESSION ID: 41251 DATE OF START: DATE OF END: Deadline for registration: 07/05/2012 11/05/2012 TIME OF END: 27/04/2012 15:30 TIME OF START:

HOST INSTITUTION EQUAL TO ORGANIZER INSTITUTION: NAME OF HOST INSTITUTION: L'ARCOBALENO SERVIZI Societ Cooperativa Sociale POSTCODE: 42124 TOWN / CITY: Reggio Emilia COUNTRY: Italy Nearest big city: Bologna Distance: 56km CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS COURSE SESSION, NAME AND TITLE: Dr. Lisa Vescogni TEL NR: +393297303472 FAX NR: +390522306788 EMAIL: euprojects@arcobaleno.re.it IDENTIFICATION OF THE TRAINER/S: NAME, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION, ROLE DURING THE TRAINING: Ms. Patrizia Fantuzzi, Trainer and Director; Mr Erik Pedersen, Danish School Inspector; Ms. Graziana Porro, Psychologist and Trainer; Ms. Sanne Kalsbeek, graduated in Paychology, trainer; Ms. Lisa Vescogni, coordinator of EU projects MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ENVISAGED: 25 FEE IN FOR ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS : 450.00

Accommodation & all meals COURSE FEE IN 750.00 (TUITION AND MATERIALS): CANCELLATION FEE IN (WHERE APPLICABLE): 250.00 CANCELLATION RULES: If the participant doesn't attend the course, she/he has sent the final registration and the course is going to start, tha participant must pay the cancellation fee. If he/she has payed yet, the organization will refound the difference. PROVISION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS: Yes DETAILS OF SPECIAL NEEDS PROVISION (IF PRESENT): The hotel and the host site are without architectual barriers. Special needs about food must be communicate. during the pre-registration SPECIAL REMARKS:: Do not book flight ticket before the official confirmation of the beginning of the course:if the course will not start and the participant has yet buy it,L'Arcobaleno Servizi will not refund You that cost.The course starts with minimum 5 participants. SESSION 2 SESSION ID: 41256 DATE OF START: DATE OF END: Deadline for registration: 10/09/2012 14/09/2012 TIME OF END: 31/08/2012 15:30 TIME OF START:

HOST INSTITUTION EQUAL TO ORGANIZER INSTITUTION: NAME OF HOST INSTITUTION: L'ARCOBALENO SERVIZI Societ Cooperativa Sociale POSTCODE: 42124 TOWN / CITY: Reggio Emilia COUNTRY: Italy

Nearest big city: Bologna Distance: 56km CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS COURSE SESSION, NAME AND TITLE: Dr. Lisa Vescogni TEL NR: +393297303472 FAX NR: +390522306788 EMAIL: euprojects@arcobaleno.re.it IDENTIFICATION OF THE TRAINER/S: NAME, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION, ROLE DURING THE TRAINING: Ms. Patrizia Fantuzzi, Trainer and Director; Mr Erik Pedersen, Danish School Inspector; Ms. Graziana Porro, Psychologist and Trainer; Ms. Sanne Kalsbeek, graduated in Paychology, trainer; Ms. Lisa Vescogni, coordinator of EU projects MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ENVISAGED: 25 FEE IN FOR ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS : 450.00

Accommodation & all meals COURSE FEE IN 750.00 (TUITION AND MATERIALS): CANCELLATION FEE IN (WHERE APPLICABLE): 250.00 CANCELLATION RULES: If the participant doesn't attend the course, she/he has sent the final registration and the course is going to start, tha participant must pay the cancellation fee. If he/she has payed yet, the organization will refound the difference. PROVISION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS: Yes DETAILS OF SPECIAL NEEDS PROVISION (IF PRESENT): The hotel and the host site are without architectual barriers. Special needs about food must be communicate. during the pre-registration SPECIAL REMARKS:: Do not book flight ticket before the official confirmation of the beginning of the course:if the course will not start and the participant has yet buy it,L'Arcobaleno Servizi will not refund You that cost.The course starts with minimum 5 participants. SESSION 3 SESSION ID: 41257 DATE OF START: DATE OF END: Deadline for registration: 05/11/2012 09/11/2012 TIME OF END: 26/10/2012 15:30 TIME OF START:

HOST INSTITUTION EQUAL TO ORGANIZER INSTITUTION: NAME OF HOST INSTITUTION: L'ARCOBALENO SERVIZI Societ Cooperativa Sociale POSTCODE: 42124 TOWN / CITY: Reggio Emilia COUNTRY: Italy Nearest big city: Bologna Distance: 56km CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS COURSE SESSION, NAME AND TITLE: Dr. Lisa Vescogni TEL NR: +393297303472 FAX NR: +390522306788 EMAIL: euprojects@arcobaleno.re.it IDENTIFICATION OF THE TRAINER/S: NAME, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION, ROLE DURING THE TRAINING: Ms. Patrizia Fantuzzi, Trainer and Director; Mr Erik Pedersen, Danish School Inspector; Ms. Graziana Porro, Psychologist and Trainer; Ms. Sanne Kalsbeek, graduated in Paychology, trainer; Ms. Lisa Vescogni, coordinator of EU projects MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ENVISAGED: 25 FEE IN FOR ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS : 450.00

Accommodation & all meals COURSE FEE IN 750.00 (TUITION AND MATERIALS): CANCELLATION FEE IN (WHERE APPLICABLE): 250.00 CANCELLATION RULES: If the participant doesn't attend the course, she/he has sent the final registration and the course is going to start, tha participant must pay the cancellation fee. If he/she has payed yet, the organization will refound the difference. PROVISION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS: Yes DETAILS OF SPECIAL NEEDS PROVISION (IF PRESENT): The hotel and the host site are without architectual barriers. Special needs about food must be communicate. during the pre-registration. SPECIAL REMARKS:: Do not book flight ticket before the official confirmation of the beginning of the course:if the course will not start and the participant has yet buy it,L'Arcobaleno Servizi will not refund You that cost.The course starts with minimum 5 participants.