{"id":14574,"date":"2022-06-22T08:14:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T06:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/?page_id=14574"},"modified":"2026-03-13T21:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T20:18:26","slug":"erasmus-plus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/erasmus-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"Erasmus+"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589920007717{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1656065304585{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1656064447460{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/annie-spratt-hCb3lIB8L8E-unsplash-bottom.jpg?id=14646) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;custom-header&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589920007717{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1656065311089{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1656065321700{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/annie-spratt-hCb3lIB8L8E-unsplash-s.jpg?id=14629) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;custom-header-mob&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;main-box&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sidebar-menu&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;sidebar-sidebar-menu-about-en&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sidebar-menu-about&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243; el_class=&#8221;main-column&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20488&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767042244816{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_tabs color=&#8221;sky&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Introduction&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767037344452-d3949a14-02a7&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20964&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]With the Erasmus+ programme, we want to assure ourselves of the European dimension as a European school. In 2019, together with some colleagues from primary and secondary school, we noticed that there was no Erasmus+ programme running at our school yet. As the oldest European school, we would like to play a pioneering role and thought it was important to launch this programme.<\/p>\n<p>We believe in the need for lifelong learning. We are never too old to learn, and continuing education helps to keep our minds sharp and off the beaten track. We reach out to schools all over Europe and expand our horizons. While networking, we promote European schools and our educational system, and at the same time we learn from other systems and schools. We open our eyes and minds.<\/p>\n<p>Through Erasmus+, we succeed in giving everyone in our school community the opportunity to immerse themselves for a week in a particular theme, in a context that is unfamiliar to us. We step out, leave our comfort zone and renew our view of the educational field and of the world.<\/p>\n<p>In our first project, launched in 2020, we worked on inclusive education. Forty staff members enjoyed both organised courses and job-shadowing assignments. We formed mixed teams, which also increased cohesion between our primary and secondary departments. In the meantime, we have a second project running. The theme is again inclusion, but combined this time with well-being and digital competences. Furthermore, we are currently working on the accreditation of our school, so that we will be able to jump on the Erasmus+ bandwagon for the next seven years. In the future, we also hope to realise projects with pupils.<\/p>\n<p>We firmly believe that Erasmus+ will benefit our entire school community.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy reading our Erasmus+ page!<\/p>\n<p>The Erasmus+ team<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20512 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erasmus_team_2526-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"394\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erasmus_team_2526-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erasmus_team_2526-133x75.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erasmus_team_2526-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erasmus_team_2526.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 394px, 394px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>General : <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-ALL-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu\">LIST-LUX-ALL-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job-shadowing:\u00a0<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-ERASMUS-PLUS-JOBSHADOWING@eursc.eu\">LIST-LUX-ERASMUS-PLUS-JOBSHADOWING@eursc.eu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>Student mobilities (SEC)<\/strong>: \u00a0<a title=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-SEC-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu\" href=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-SEC-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu\" data-linkindex=\"2\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">LIST-LUX-SEC-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>Student mobilities (PRI)<\/strong>: <a title=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-PRI-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu\" href=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-PRI-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu\" data-linkindex=\"3\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">LIST-LUX-PRI-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Teachers&#8217; Training&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767037344466-893695a9-4df8&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Teachers\u2019 Training<\/b>\u00a0is a key component of the Erasmus+ programme, supporting teachers\u2019 professional development through courses, training, and job shadowing abroad. It enables staff to gain innovative teaching methods, intercultural competencies, and skills aligned with the demands of modern education. The knowledge gained directly enhances teaching quality and expands learning opportunities for students.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Projects for Students&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767037479140-aa181a25-e99d&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Projects for Students<\/b>\u00a0are at the heart of the Erasmus+ programme, giving learners the opportunity to collaborate with peers from other countries on shared topics and real-world challenges. Through international teamwork, students develop language skills, digital competence, cultural awareness, and critical thinking. These experiences broaden horizons and foster active, responsible European citizenship.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Job Shadowing&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767037522068-1d82b1f1-a285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Job Shadowing<\/b>\u00a0allows teachers and school staff to observe the daily work of colleagues in partner schools across Europe. By experiencing different educational systems, classroom practices, and school cultures firsthand, participants gain practical insights and fresh perspectives. These experiences inspire innovation and support the continuous improvement of teaching and school development.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Caffe Pedagogique&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767037571671-96124f41-5b2f&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Caf\u00e9 P\u00e9dagogique<\/b>\u00a0is an informal space for teachers to meet, exchange ideas, and share effective classroom practices. Through open discussion and peer learning, staff reflect on challenges, explore new approaches, and support one another\u2019s professional growth. This collaborative environment strengthens the teaching community and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Your Erasmus+ Project&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767037588095-0ab5fbb6-1e86&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]To be published[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Archive&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767040065722-cd32982e-ce00&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;2020 \u2013 2022: Towards an inclusive European School&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The vocation of the European School Lux-1 is to provide a multilingual and multicultural general education to children in nursery, primary and secondary education. The inclusion of pupils from all over Europe in their diversity of cultural, linguistic and learner profiles is not an option but the core of our educational work.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some goals in our annual plan which confirm the importance of working on the theme of inclusion and the great value of having access to programmes such as Erasmus+ :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encouraging teachers to share resources and models of good practice \u2013<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen differentiation of instruction to meet the different needs of students \u2013<\/li>\n<li>Encourage teacher training &#8211; Enhancing student well-being \u2013<\/li>\n<li>Intensive support: strengthening contacts between the school and specialists \u2013<\/li>\n<li>Cooperate with external partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are the six objectives we have set ourselves:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To update and strengthen the concept of inclusive schooling within Lux 1 and the European schools in general.<\/li>\n<li>Recognising the work of teachers, welcoming and supporting them and developing accessible training opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Better welcoming and involvement of parents.<\/li>\n<li>To better educate pupils in their &#8220;special needs&#8221;, plurilingual and multicultural dimensions.<\/li>\n<li>Developing an educational community around pupils with special needs with all school stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Preparing inclusive pathways with a view to the future autonomy of pupils, better monitoring them and evaluating the quality of actions. Disseminate good practices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In agreement with the management, the steering committee therefore set the number of mobilities at 20 participants per year, making a total of 40 mobilities over the duration of the project. We wished to involve all the staff in connection with the pupils with special needs, whether it be the managerial team, the psycho-medical team, the teachers, the educational counsellors or the assistants and this as much at the level of the nursery, primary or secondary school.<\/p>\n<p>We will organize the activities around two types of internships related to inclusion issues: structured internships and job-shadowings.<\/p>\n<p>This Erasmus+ project will first and foremost enable us to strengthen the well-being and autonomy of pupils. The benefits linked to these internships will also further develop the philosophy of inclusion in our school. Participants will be able to deepen their pedagogical skills. The benefits of these courses will encourage the exchange of practices and pedagogical tools between colleagues. Local <em>Luxembourg partners such as SCAP (Service de Consultation et d\u2019Aide pour troubles de l\u2019Attention, de la Perception et du d\u00e9veloppement Psychomoteur)<\/em>, IFEN (Institut de Formation de l\u2019Education nationale), Competence Centres will directly benefit from all the experience gained through this Erasmus project and we hope that Luxembourg schools and the different European schools will be able to benefit from our acquired competences.<\/p>\n<p>The link with the families is of paramount importance to us and is deeply linked to the learning process of pupils with special needs. Improving communication and building bonds of trust are one of the main objectives of this Erasmus+ project on inclusion.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;2020-2022: Inclusion _ Participants&#8217; feedback and experiences&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"#erasmus-cyprus\">Cyprus<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-reunion\">Ile de R\u00e9union<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-metz\">Metz<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-flo\">Florence<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-mal\">Malta <\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-ath\">Athens<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-har\">H\u00e4rn\u00f6sand<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-bcn\">Barcelona<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-cyprus\">Cyprus<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I went to Nicosia in Cyprus to learn more about Inclusive education and Music strategies. Besides me, there were four teachers from Rumania, four teachers from Estonia, one teacher from Latvia who were on this Erasmus+ trip. The Music teacher who held the course is from Cyprus and is running a musicschool in Nicosia and that&#8217;s where the course was held.\u00a0 We practiced team activities and music in different ways. We talked about the importance of music and how we as teachers, especilly teachers in Nursery, can use music, songs and rhythms in our daily teaching activities. We also discussed diverse ways to create an inclusive teaching environment. We all went out one evening and had a walking tour around the old town of Nicosia and had dinner at a restaurant with nice traditional food.<\/p>\n<p>Maria Ekenberg<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-reunion\">Ile de la R\u00e9union<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Ile de la R\u00e9union, l&#8217;\u00eele intense\u2026 this is how the French island in the Indian Ocean is also called. Flying there for an\u202fErasmus + training about inclusive learning approaches and non-formal learning, we would soon discover the meaning of this second name of Reunion Island, the intense island.<\/p>\n<p>Fourteen teachers from Sweden, Poland, Germany, Lithuania and Luxembourg came together and were coached by two Roumanian trainers in how to motivate and empower and include students, especially when they have learning difficulties or less opportunities due to their home situation. Intercultural values, stereotypes and prejudices are often interfering and have to be considered. The participants experienced this in a playful and creative way. How to use encouraging communication and educational competences are two more aspects we worked on in order to make our students feel stronger and be more confident.<\/p>\n<p>The most heartwarming part of our stay on Reunion Island was the exchange and all the conversations we had with the other participants. We had the opportunity to learn a lot about their countries, school systems, traditions and also to talk about future projects. We spent joyful evenings together talking, laughing, exchanging, dancing and singing. During several visits and hikes we discovered the various and beautiful spots of the island, such as the volcano of Piton de la Fournaise, the caldera of Mafate and other natural treasures like waterfalls and natural pools\u2026<\/p>\n<p>To conclude: the island of Reunion did not steal its name: we became part of the Erasmus-family and lived indeed an intense experience!!<\/p>\n<p>Niko\u202fde Rijcke and Maria M\u00e9teau<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-metz\">Metz<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Job-shadowing en Lorraine <\/strong><strong>(France)<\/strong> <strong>sur le th\u00e8me des \u00e9l\u00e8ves \u00e0 Haut Potentiel Intellectuel<\/strong><strong> (HPI)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Erasmus+, c\u2019est aussi la mobilit\u00e9 transfrontali\u00e8re au c\u0153ur de la Grande R\u00e9gion.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marianne Dundon (enseignante d\u2019anglais au secondaire) et moi, Thierry Lallemand (enseignant primaire &amp; ma\u00eetre-formateur), sommes all\u00e9s \u00e0 la rencontre des professionnels lorrains mobilis\u00e9s pour mieux scolariser les enfants HPI.<\/p>\n<p>C\u2019est M. David Couvert, Inspecteur de l\u2019Education Nationale et expert de l\u2019inclusion scolaire \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle r\u00e9gionale, qui a rendu possible cette hospitation de 2 jours\u00a0: les 14 et 15 octobre 2021. Il est \u00e0 l\u2019origine du r\u00e9seau des Conseillers-Relais (CR-HPI) qui agissent comme des m\u00e9diateurs et des \u00ab\u00a0multiplicateurs\u00a0\u00bb de bonnes pratiques \u00e0 travers toute la Moselle.<\/p>\n<p>Guid\u00e9s par H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Philippon, conseill\u00e8re p\u00e9dagogique, nous avons \u00e9chang\u00e9 avec les professeurs de l\u2019\u00e9cole du village de Retonfey, confront\u00e9s aux difficult\u00e9s p\u00e9dagogiques et relationnelles que posent les \u00e9l\u00e8ves HPI et leurs parents. Les pistes d\u2019am\u00e9lioration nous ont \u00e9t\u00e9 pr\u00e9sent\u00e9es au niveau de la classe mais aussi tout au long du cycle primaire. Les puissants outils d\u2019analyse et de suivi d\u00e9velopp\u00e9s et test\u00e9s par les membres du r\u00e9seau CR-HPI ont \u00e9t\u00e9 mis \u00e0 la disposition de cette \u00e9quipe de professeurs en milieu rural. Face aux situations de HPI, il s\u2019agit en effet de rompre l\u2019isolement de l\u2019enfant et de l\u2019enseignant. Le pari nous a sembl\u00e9 gagn\u00e9 dans cette communaut\u00e9 \u00e9ducative de Retonfey.<\/p>\n<p>Les familles sont \u00e9galement au c\u0153ur de cette strat\u00e9gie de d\u00e9veloppement scolaire au profit des enfants HPI. Les parents sont \u00e0 la fois les b\u00e9n\u00e9ficiaires cibl\u00e9s par des campagnes de communication (Cf. brochure) mais ils sont surtout consid\u00e9r\u00e9s comme de v\u00e9ritables partenaires.<\/p>\n<p>Les membres d\u2019associations de parents d\u2019\u00e9l\u00e8ves sont d\u2019ailleurs membres \u00e0 part enti\u00e8re du r\u00e9seau CR-HPI.<\/p>\n<p>Nous avons poursuivi notre enqu\u00eate de terrain au centre-ville de Metz dans l\u2019\u00e9cole bilingue Gaston Hoffmann fond\u00e9e sur un accord bilat\u00e9ral entre la ministre allemande de l\u2019\u00e9ducation et son homologue fran\u00e7aise. Tout comme dans notre \u00e9cole europ\u00e9enne de Luxembourg, les probl\u00e9matiques d\u2019inclusion scolaire des enfants \u00e0 besoins particuliers croisent la question des langues de scolarisation. Les \u00e9tudes de cas qui nous ont \u00e9t\u00e9 pr\u00e9sent\u00e9es ont bris\u00e9 les st\u00e9r\u00e9otypes et nous nous sommes rendus \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9vidence\u00a0: le parcours de chaque enfant HPI est unique et doit \u00eatre pens\u00e9 et trait\u00e9 comme tel notamment lors des transitions maternelle-primaire-secondaire.<\/p>\n<p>Lors de la deuxi\u00e8me journ\u00e9e de ce job-shadowing Erasmus+, Marianne Dundon et moi avons particip\u00e9 au s\u00e9minaire annuel du r\u00e9seau des Conseillers-Relais HPI (CR-HPI) pour une pr\u00e9sentation de m\u00e9thodes innovantes et de nouveaux outils. Les ateliers ont \u00e9t\u00e9 l\u2019occasion de d\u00e9bats et de jeux de r\u00f4les entre toutes les parties prenantes\u00a0: chercheurs, psychologues, parents d\u2019\u00e9l\u00e8ves, enseignants, directeurs d\u2019\u00e9tablissements du primaire et du secondaire, conseillers p\u00e9dagogiques, formateurs et inspecteurs. Cette exp\u00e9rience immersive nous a fait prendre conscience qu\u2019une meilleure inclusion des \u00e9l\u00e8ves HPI passe par la co-construction des solutions engageant tous les profils de partenaires adultes et l\u2019enfant lui-m\u00eame comme acteurs du changement.<\/p>\n<p>Les belles soir\u00e9es pass\u00e9es \u00e0 Metz ont achev\u00e9 de nous convaincre que l\u2019ailleurs et l\u2019autre ne sont jamais bien loin\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Thierry Lallemand et Marianne Dundon<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-flo\">Florence<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Successful Strategies for Teaching Students with Special Needs in Every Classroom<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15706 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022.jpg 734w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 300px, 300px\" \/>In April 2022 I had a chance to participate in the course \u201cSuccessful Strategies for Teaching Students with Special Needs in Every Classroom\u201d which took place in Florence, Italy. The training was conducted by the experienced psychologist. We were more than a dozen in the group, coming from the countries like France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Sweden and Denmark.<\/p>\n<p>For the whole week we have been participated in different activities including lectures, discussions, brainstorming and case studies concerning teaching and assessment methods, strategies, and tools to address the distinctive learning needs of students with special educational needs.<br \/>\nWe gained a greater insight into issues regarding teaching and learning in special, integration, and inclusion settings, all while identifying the barriers and the necessary resources for successfully addressing students\u2019 learning educational needs in effective ways.<\/p>\n<p>The course provided us an ideal opportunity to deepen our knowledge in terms of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>recognizing students\u2019 special needs (autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit\/ hyperactivity disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellect and\/or developmental delay, physical impairment or intellectual disabilities);<\/li>\n<li>identifying and assessing students with special needs;<\/li>\n<li>designing differentiated activities to access general curriculum;<\/li>\n<li>applying teaching methods and strategies to deliver individual educational plan goals and objectives;<\/li>\n<li>using ICT tools to support all learners;<\/li>\n<li>professional and home \u2013 school collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The course was intensive, but at the same time very interesting and allowed us all to gain new knowledge and competences. What is even more important, we could meet the teachers from other countries and exchange our experiences and good practices. It was also great opportunity to improve language and inter-cultural skills and develop some other soft skills.<\/p>\n<p>Anna Kucharska<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<p>Last april, from the 3rd till the 9th, the four of us, Andrea, Jaana, Karine and Gunter, 4 beautiful people, went on an Erasmus formation in one of the most beautiful cities of Europe : Firenze ! We met people from Greece ( Rhodos ), Germany, Croatia, Finland, Spain and of course our lovable Italian trainer, Layla, who taught us much more than theory.<\/p>\n<p>You can imagine the subject of our course when you\u2019ve read this first sentence : Design the positive. Positive communication and positive school spaces.<\/p>\n<p>The main points were positive psychology, think flourish. Among others, we discussed some psychologists and their models, e.g. Martin Seligman with the PERMA model. P = positive emotions, E = engagement R = relationships M = mental health A = achievement.<\/p>\n<p>Because we all had and have a lot of positive things in our lives, it is important to be aware of that.<\/p>\n<p>We learned how to booster flow and engagement, by choosing activities you like doing, set yourself challenging goals, make it fun, foster deep concentration and minimize distractions, set clear objectives to complete tasks and\u2026 ask for support if you need it !<\/p>\n<p>As educators, we read, heard and learned about positive education, with their vocabulary of emotions. We needed empathy and self-awareness to achieve it more easily. Stay present for your kids, family, friends.<\/p>\n<p>Another part discussed about mindfulness, a subject that may be considered as boring or nonsense, but after some exercises, everybody was enthusiastic about its advantages.<\/p>\n<p>Teachers stress and burn-out, how to avoid, to manage\u2026 a very interesting experience.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say that our group managed very well, because after only one hour, it was no more a group, but a real team. Was it the little Italian ristretto, the lovable pasta or the exciting disco night ?<\/p>\n<p>Still now, we have contacts all over Europe through our Whatsapp group, with lots of information, exchanging documents, ideas and summer feelings.<\/p>\n<p>The best win of this week was actually the meeting of 4 people from our own school, who didn\u2019t know each other before, because from different buildings : nursery, primary, secondary. We created short cuts, broke the walls between different levels of school. We enjoy now talking with new colleagues, eating together, spreading the great message of Erasmus+ and the European spirit too.<\/p>\n<p>So please, feel free to join these adventures together and get more information to spread the word and the practice of being positive in life !<\/p>\n<p>Andrea, Jaana, Karine and Gunter<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-mal\">Malta<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Stage p\u00e9dagogique sur la dyslexie et les troubles associ\u00e9s<\/strong><br \/>\nCe stage nous a permis de travailler en profondeur sur les troubles d\u2019apprentissages li\u00e9s \u00e0 la dyslexie pour mieux les d\u00e9finir et les distinguer.<\/p>\n<p>Ce parcours de formation nous a \u00e9galement aider \u00e0 clarifier les mesures \u00e0 mettre en place pour optimiser les apprentissages quand un \u00e9l\u00e8ve pr\u00e9sente ce type de trouble.<\/p>\n<p>Cette exp\u00e9rience \u00e0 Malte a \u00e9galement permis aux coll\u00e8gues des diff\u00e9rents cycles de se rencontrer, de construire de liens amicaux autour de sorties vari\u00e9es pour d\u00e9couvrir l\u2019\u00eele de Malte et ses environs.<\/p>\n<p>Liesbet Booghmans, Monica Perez, Carine Heuz\u00e9, Magdalena Rodzinka, Nathalie Jos\u00e9, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Duchesne, Danny Schoen, Florence Delenclos<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-ath\">Athens<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15700 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-260x137.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-50x26.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-143x75.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 300px, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>More than 2000 years after the great philosophers, nowadays\u2019 teachers are faced with diverse learning needs. During the course we got an in-depth vision on what inclusion means and how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework aims to ensure all students have full access to educational resources, regardless of their needs and abilities. In terms of instructional design, differentiation was discussed by multiple examples from the participants\u2019 experiences.<\/p>\n<p>To spend a week in Athens, somehow the cradle of European education, was a very rewarding experience: to re-think your daily practice with colleagues (teachers\/directors\/special needs coordinators) coming from Portugal, Denmark, Belgium and Greece, is an intense but very useful exercise ! To see how other schools and systems deal with this challenge, gives inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>The most interesting were the discussions \u2018directly from the schools\u2019: what works, what failed, how can practise be matched to the theory ..<br \/>\nAnd of course\u2026 Athens is just a most interesting city to have a stroll in the evenings: living history wherever you look, lovely food, nice people, Mediterranean atmosphere \u2026<\/p>\n<p>Could not recommend more this whole experience !<\/p>\n<p>Sofie De Coster<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-har\">Job-Shadowing in H\u00e4rn\u00f6sand (Sweden)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>After a wonderful stopover in Sweden`s capital Stockholm with our first FIKA, we took the train 420 km north to reach the cosy and relaxing city \u2018H\u00e4rn\u00f6sand\u2019, surrounded by a wonderful landscape. The 25.000 habitants have the opportunity to go skiing, fishing, curling, playing football, handball and bandy.<\/p>\n<p>At school we were warmly welcomed by the headmaster &#8211; Eric and the Erasmus coordinator &#8211; Marie, who planned our week and showed us around the region. Both even invited us at their house for traditional Swedish dinner. We were also impressed by the pupils and all the colleagues being very welcoming and letting us feel like a part of them. The teacher\u2019s room with two sofas was a comfortable place for exchanging ideas, chatting, FIKA and teacher\u00b4s afterwork on Friday. They were very curious to learn more about our European school system and would like to continue our exchange by visiting Luxembourg.<\/p>\n<p>We had the possibility to visit many different classes and subjects. Marie even arranged for us to see sport lessons, visit the primary school, an autism-class, a special-needs class with low IQs and attend the national test. Besides, we had exchange-meetings with the headmaster, the assistants and the health-care-team.<\/p>\n<p>A great example of promoting wellbeing is that the school does not only care about the pupil\u2019s learning, but also about their health (social, mental, physical). The student \u2019health care\u2019 system is built out of different stakeholders and focuses on prevention and intervention. They support the pupils, the teachers and assistance, but also the parents. If there are any issues, the school provides a clear inclusion checklist that needs to be followed. Additionally, each grade is provided with different health-topics for prevention.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, we were impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, the sports facilities, the organisation of the canteen, the support for exchange-programmes and the balance between learning and health. On the last day we had the chance to discuss about our experience with Marie and Eric and eating the traditional princess-cake.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to thank our Erasmus-Team and the Erasmus-Team of H\u00e4rn\u00f6sand to make this job-shadowing possible.<\/p>\n<p>Nordine Zitouni, Anna Manolaki, Carolin Hartlieb<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-bcn\">Barcelona<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Erasmus+ : A European School for all Children<br \/>\n7-11 March 2022<\/p>\n<p>The topic of this course was \u201cinclusion\u201d, which was exactly what was discussed during those five days.<\/p>\n<p>I was the only participant from ES Lux I. Apart from me, five teachers from Rumania and four from Croatia + 1 Italian lady participated. Most of the teachers taught at a primary school. Only myself and two other people taught in secondary school.<\/p>\n<p>We started by defining what inclusion actually is: it\u2019s not diversifying by putting pupils separately, so that they can learn at their own pace. It\u2019s a lot more about \u201cblending in\u201d with the others and encouraging one pupil to help another one by using each other\u2019s strengths and understanding how the other \u201cticks\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>I was very happy to see that the tools we learnt and practised were exactly meant to help us with that. For example, \u201cPlickr\u201d makes it possible for a teacher to evaluate the pupils discreetly. Other tools, like e.g. \u201cthe Hat\u201d or \u201cthe Hand\u201d are meant to get to know each other better and are therefore perfect tools for team building, understanding the others and in classes like Ethics.<\/p>\n<p>The great thing was that we were asked to prepare a lesson we would actually organise in our own school and in which we had to use one or more of the tools we learnt. That turned the course into a very hands-on event- not just a collection of slides and theoretical blabla but actually very practical and useful.<br \/>\nThe objective of Erasmus + (embracing the European spirit by spending time with colleagues from other countries, exchanging experience and learning from and with each other) was definitely encouraged by the organisation. E.g. \u201cPenPals\u201d was presented as a means for students to get in touch with students abroad, i.e. the students of the Erasmus +-participants.<\/p>\n<p>However, I think it was a pity that a few teachers hardly spoke any English and could therefore not actively participate in the discussions. Furthermore, it would have been more interesting to have fewer people from the same school attending. Being alone forces you to hang out with the other participants, which you are less likely to do if you\u2019re attending with three or four of your own colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>But in general, this course was really inspiring and a fantastic experience. I can only encourage other colleagues to attend if they have the chance. I\u2019m very grateful and at the same time, I feel that both my students and the school benefit from the things I learnt in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p>Marianne De Grave<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sway.office.com\/vf8C1kYOUlokF04t?ref=Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/crow-bcn-cover-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;2020-2022: Kick-off&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>On 15 March 2020, the kick-off of our school&#8217;s Erasmus+ project took place. This was the official kick-off and the first meeting between the participating colleagues from primary and secondary schools. The project runs from December 2020 to December 2022 and will allow a total of 40 colleagues to follow courses in different European countries.<\/p>\n<p>The project is entitled &#8220;Towards an inclusive European school&#8221;. With this Erasmus+ project, we hope to integrate the pupils even better and create a school climate for each of them where they feel comfortable and welcome. The courses offer a wide range of topics, but mainly focus on: teachers&#8217; mastery of various didactic tools, improving the well-being of pupils and teachers, detecting learning difficulties and how to deal with them in the classroom, improving contacts between different parties (parents, psychologists, teachers, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>In this way we hope to further professionalise our working environment. The atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the launch evening were already a success. The first colleagues will leave in October next school year.<\/p>\n<p>To be continued![\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;2022 \u2013 2024: Well-being and Digitalization&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here are some goals we have set ourselves:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Prepare inclusive pathways, particularly in the reception and support of children with autistic disorders.<\/li>\n<li>Improve the preparation of staff and students for the various scenarios requiring the use of new digital tools and platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Provide vulnerable staff and students with a caring environment in which they can flourish.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt, through job-shadowing, an international perspective and a cross-understanding of the implications, possible reactions and solutions to the new situations caused by the pandemic.<\/li>\n<li>Better respond to the different needs of each individual, develop pedagogical differentiation.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarize all educational staff with the European framework of 8 key competencies. To use this framework to take a step back from their own practices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This ERASMUS+ project will first and foremost enable us to strengthen the well-being and autonomy of the pupils. The benefits of these placements will also develop the philosophy of inclusion in our school. Participants will be able to deepen their pedagogical skills. The benefits of these courses will encourage the exchange of practices and tools between colleagues. Local Luxembourg partners such as SCAP<em> (Service de Consultation et d\u2019Aide pour troubles de l\u2019Attention, de la Perception et du d\u00e9veloppement Psychomoteur)<\/em>, IFEN (Institut de Formation de l\u2019Education nationale), \u201cCentre de comp\u00e9tences\u201d will directly benefit from all the experience gained through this ERASMUS project and we hope that Luxembourg schools and the different European Schools will be able to benefit from our acquired competences. The link with families is of paramount importance to us and is deeply linked to the learning process of pupils with special needs. Improving communication and building trust is one of the key objectives of this ERASMUS+ project on inclusion.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;main-box&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sidebar-menu&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;sidebar-sidebar-menu-about-en&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sidebar-menu-about&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243; el_class=&#8221;main-column&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20488&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767047966311{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_tabs color=&#8221;sky&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Introduction&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767046754584-527bd10b-6978&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20909&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]With the Erasmus+ programme, we want to assure ourselves of the European dimension as a European school. In 2019, together with some colleagues from primary and secondary school, we noticed that there was no Erasmus+ programme running at our school yet. As the oldest European school, we would like to play a pioneering role and thought it was important to launch this programme.<\/p>\n<p>We believe in the need for lifelong learning. We are never too old to learn, and continuing education helps to keep our minds sharp and off the beaten track. We reach out to schools all over Europe and expand our horizons. While networking, we promote European schools and our educational system, and at the same time we learn from other systems and schools. We open our eyes and minds.<\/p>\n<p>Through Erasmus+, we succeed in giving everyone in our school community the opportunity to immerse themselves for a week in a particular theme, in a context that is unfamiliar to us. We step out, leave our comfort zone and renew our view of the educational field and of the world.<\/p>\n<p>In our first project, launched in 2020, we worked on inclusive education. Forty staff members enjoyed both organised courses and job-shadowing assignments. We formed mixed teams, which also increased cohesion between our primary and secondary departments. In the meantime, we have a second project running. The theme is again inclusion, but combined this time with well-being and digital competences. Furthermore, we are currently working on the accreditation of our school, so that we will be able to jump on the Erasmus+ bandwagon for the next seven years. In the future, we also hope to realise projects with pupils.<\/p>\n<p>We firmly believe that Erasmus+ will benefit our entire school community.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy reading our Erasmus+ page!<\/p>\n<p>The Erasmus+ team<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20512 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erasmus_team_2526-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erasmus_team_2526-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erasmus_team_2526-133x75.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erasmus_team_2526-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erasmus_team_2526.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 300px, 300px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>General : <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-ALL-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu\">LIST-LUX-ALL-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job-shadowing:\u00a0<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-ERASMUS-PLUS-JOBSHADOWING@eursc.eu\">LIST-LUX-ERASMUS-PLUS-JOBSHADOWING@eursc.eu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>Student mobilities (SEC)<\/strong>: \u00a0<a title=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-SEC-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu\" href=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-SEC-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu\" data-linkindex=\"2\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">LIST-LUX-SEC-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>Student mobilities (PRI)<\/strong>: <a title=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-PRI-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu\" href=\"mailto:LIST-LUX-PRI-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu\" data-linkindex=\"3\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">LIST-LUX-PRI-ERASMUS-PLUS@eursc.eu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Teachers&#8217; Training&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767046754681-4032860a-c3d0&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Teachers\u2019 Training<\/b>\u00a0is a key component of the Erasmus+ programme, supporting teachers\u2019 professional development through courses, training, and job shadowing abroad. It enables staff to gain innovative teaching methods, intercultural competencies, and skills aligned with the demands of modern education. The knowledge gained directly enhances teaching quality and expands learning opportunities for students.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Projects for Students&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767046754722-ce1b839b-086a&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Projects for Students<\/b>\u00a0are at the heart of the Erasmus+ programme, giving learners the opportunity to collaborate with peers from other countries on shared topics and real-world challenges. Through international teamwork, students develop language skills, digital competence, cultural awareness, and critical thinking. These experiences broaden horizons and foster active, responsible European citizenship.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Job Shadowing&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767046754761-e207a22b-fc42&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Job Shadowing<\/b>\u00a0allows teachers and school staff to observe the daily work of colleagues in partner schools across Europe. By experiencing different educational systems, classroom practices, and school cultures firsthand, participants gain practical insights and fresh perspectives. These experiences inspire innovation and support the continuous improvement of teaching and school development.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Caffe Pedagogique&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767046754795-1b96c72b-81c8&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Caf\u00e9 P\u00e9dagogique<\/b>\u00a0is an informal space for teachers to meet, exchange ideas, and share effective classroom practices. Through open discussion and peer learning, staff reflect on challenges, explore new approaches, and support one another\u2019s professional growth. This collaborative environment strengthens the teaching community and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Your Erasmus+ Project&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767046754834-f70d924b-d91a&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]To be published[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Archive&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767046754871-48861b94-af8d&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;2020 \u2013 2022: Towards an inclusive European School&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The vocation of the European School Lux-1 is to provide a multilingual and multicultural general education to children in nursery, primary and secondary education. The inclusion of pupils from all over Europe in their diversity of cultural, linguistic and learner profiles is not an option but the core of our educational work.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some goals in our annual plan which confirm the importance of working on the theme of inclusion and the great value of having access to programmes such as Erasmus+ :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encouraging teachers to share resources and models of good practice \u2013<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen differentiation of instruction to meet the different needs of students \u2013<\/li>\n<li>Encourage teacher training &#8211; Enhancing student well-being \u2013<\/li>\n<li>Intensive support: strengthening contacts between the school and specialists \u2013<\/li>\n<li>Cooperate with external partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are the six objectives we have set ourselves:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To update and strengthen the concept of inclusive schooling within Lux 1 and the European schools in general.<\/li>\n<li>Recognising the work of teachers, welcoming and supporting them and developing accessible training opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Better welcoming and involvement of parents.<\/li>\n<li>To better educate pupils in their &#8220;special needs&#8221;, plurilingual and multicultural dimensions.<\/li>\n<li>Developing an educational community around pupils with special needs with all school stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Preparing inclusive pathways with a view to the future autonomy of pupils, better monitoring them and evaluating the quality of actions. Disseminate good practices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In agreement with the management, the steering committee therefore set the number of mobilities at 20 participants per year, making a total of 40 mobilities over the duration of the project. We wished to involve all the staff in connection with the pupils with special needs, whether it be the managerial team, the psycho-medical team, the teachers, the educational counsellors or the assistants and this as much at the level of the nursery, primary or secondary school.<\/p>\n<p>We will organize the activities around two types of internships related to inclusion issues: structured internships and job-shadowings.<\/p>\n<p>This Erasmus+ project will first and foremost enable us to strengthen the well-being and autonomy of pupils. The benefits linked to these internships will also further develop the philosophy of inclusion in our school. Participants will be able to deepen their pedagogical skills. The benefits of these courses will encourage the exchange of practices and pedagogical tools between colleagues. Local <em>Luxembourg partners such as SCAP (Service de Consultation et d\u2019Aide pour troubles de l\u2019Attention, de la Perception et du d\u00e9veloppement Psychomoteur)<\/em>, IFEN (Institut de Formation de l\u2019Education nationale), Competence Centres will directly benefit from all the experience gained through this Erasmus project and we hope that Luxembourg schools and the different European schools will be able to benefit from our acquired competences.<\/p>\n<p>The link with the families is of paramount importance to us and is deeply linked to the learning process of pupils with special needs. Improving communication and building bonds of trust are one of the main objectives of this Erasmus+ project on inclusion.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;2020-2022: Inclusion _ Participants&#8217; feedback and experiences&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"#erasmus-cyprus\">Cyprus<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-reunion\">Ile de R\u00e9union<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-metz\">Metz<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-flo\">Florence<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-mal\">Malta <\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-ath\">Athens<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-har\">H\u00e4rn\u00f6sand<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#erasmus-bcn\">Barcelona<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-cyprus\">Cyprus<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I went to Nicosia in Cyprus to learn more about Inclusive education and Music strategies. Besides me, there were four teachers from Rumania, four teachers from Estonia, one teacher from Latvia who were on this Erasmus+ trip. The Music teacher who held the course is from Cyprus and is running a musicschool in Nicosia and that&#8217;s where the course was held.\u00a0 We practiced team activities and music in different ways. We talked about the importance of music and how we as teachers, especilly teachers in Nursery, can use music, songs and rhythms in our daily teaching activities. We also discussed diverse ways to create an inclusive teaching environment. We all went out one evening and had a walking tour around the old town of Nicosia and had dinner at a restaurant with nice traditional food.<\/p>\n<p>Maria Ekenberg<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-reunion\">Ile de la R\u00e9union<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Ile de la R\u00e9union, l&#8217;\u00eele intense\u2026 this is how the French island in the Indian Ocean is also called. Flying there for an\u202fErasmus + training about inclusive learning approaches and non-formal learning, we would soon discover the meaning of this second name of Reunion Island, the intense island.<\/p>\n<p>Fourteen teachers from Sweden, Poland, Germany, Lithuania and Luxembourg came together and were coached by two Roumanian trainers in how to motivate and empower and include students, especially when they have learning difficulties or less opportunities due to their home situation. Intercultural values, stereotypes and prejudices are often interfering and have to be considered. The participants experienced this in a playful and creative way. How to use encouraging communication and educational competences are two more aspects we worked on in order to make our students feel stronger and be more confident.<\/p>\n<p>The most heartwarming part of our stay on Reunion Island was the exchange and all the conversations we had with the other participants. We had the opportunity to learn a lot about their countries, school systems, traditions and also to talk about future projects. We spent joyful evenings together talking, laughing, exchanging, dancing and singing. During several visits and hikes we discovered the various and beautiful spots of the island, such as the volcano of Piton de la Fournaise, the caldera of Mafate and other natural treasures like waterfalls and natural pools\u2026<\/p>\n<p>To conclude: the island of Reunion did not steal its name: we became part of the Erasmus-family and lived indeed an intense experience!!<\/p>\n<p>Niko\u202fde Rijcke and Maria M\u00e9teau<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-metz\">Metz<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Job-shadowing en Lorraine <\/strong><strong>(France)<\/strong> <strong>sur le th\u00e8me des \u00e9l\u00e8ves \u00e0 Haut Potentiel Intellectuel<\/strong><strong> (HPI)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Erasmus+, c\u2019est aussi la mobilit\u00e9 transfrontali\u00e8re au c\u0153ur de la Grande R\u00e9gion.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marianne Dundon (enseignante d\u2019anglais au secondaire) et moi, Thierry Lallemand (enseignant primaire &amp; ma\u00eetre-formateur), sommes all\u00e9s \u00e0 la rencontre des professionnels lorrains mobilis\u00e9s pour mieux scolariser les enfants HPI.<\/p>\n<p>C\u2019est M. David Couvert, Inspecteur de l\u2019Education Nationale et expert de l\u2019inclusion scolaire \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle r\u00e9gionale, qui a rendu possible cette hospitation de 2 jours\u00a0: les 14 et 15 octobre 2021. Il est \u00e0 l\u2019origine du r\u00e9seau des Conseillers-Relais (CR-HPI) qui agissent comme des m\u00e9diateurs et des \u00ab\u00a0multiplicateurs\u00a0\u00bb de bonnes pratiques \u00e0 travers toute la Moselle.<\/p>\n<p>Guid\u00e9s par H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Philippon, conseill\u00e8re p\u00e9dagogique, nous avons \u00e9chang\u00e9 avec les professeurs de l\u2019\u00e9cole du village de Retonfey, confront\u00e9s aux difficult\u00e9s p\u00e9dagogiques et relationnelles que posent les \u00e9l\u00e8ves HPI et leurs parents. Les pistes d\u2019am\u00e9lioration nous ont \u00e9t\u00e9 pr\u00e9sent\u00e9es au niveau de la classe mais aussi tout au long du cycle primaire. Les puissants outils d\u2019analyse et de suivi d\u00e9velopp\u00e9s et test\u00e9s par les membres du r\u00e9seau CR-HPI ont \u00e9t\u00e9 mis \u00e0 la disposition de cette \u00e9quipe de professeurs en milieu rural. Face aux situations de HPI, il s\u2019agit en effet de rompre l\u2019isolement de l\u2019enfant et de l\u2019enseignant. Le pari nous a sembl\u00e9 gagn\u00e9 dans cette communaut\u00e9 \u00e9ducative de Retonfey.<\/p>\n<p>Les familles sont \u00e9galement au c\u0153ur de cette strat\u00e9gie de d\u00e9veloppement scolaire au profit des enfants HPI. Les parents sont \u00e0 la fois les b\u00e9n\u00e9ficiaires cibl\u00e9s par des campagnes de communication (Cf. brochure) mais ils sont surtout consid\u00e9r\u00e9s comme de v\u00e9ritables partenaires.<\/p>\n<p>Les membres d\u2019associations de parents d\u2019\u00e9l\u00e8ves sont d\u2019ailleurs membres \u00e0 part enti\u00e8re du r\u00e9seau CR-HPI.<\/p>\n<p>Nous avons poursuivi notre enqu\u00eate de terrain au centre-ville de Metz dans l\u2019\u00e9cole bilingue Gaston Hoffmann fond\u00e9e sur un accord bilat\u00e9ral entre la ministre allemande de l\u2019\u00e9ducation et son homologue fran\u00e7aise. Tout comme dans notre \u00e9cole europ\u00e9enne de Luxembourg, les probl\u00e9matiques d\u2019inclusion scolaire des enfants \u00e0 besoins particuliers croisent la question des langues de scolarisation. Les \u00e9tudes de cas qui nous ont \u00e9t\u00e9 pr\u00e9sent\u00e9es ont bris\u00e9 les st\u00e9r\u00e9otypes et nous nous sommes rendus \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9vidence\u00a0: le parcours de chaque enfant HPI est unique et doit \u00eatre pens\u00e9 et trait\u00e9 comme tel notamment lors des transitions maternelle-primaire-secondaire.<\/p>\n<p>Lors de la deuxi\u00e8me journ\u00e9e de ce job-shadowing Erasmus+, Marianne Dundon et moi avons particip\u00e9 au s\u00e9minaire annuel du r\u00e9seau des Conseillers-Relais HPI (CR-HPI) pour une pr\u00e9sentation de m\u00e9thodes innovantes et de nouveaux outils. Les ateliers ont \u00e9t\u00e9 l\u2019occasion de d\u00e9bats et de jeux de r\u00f4les entre toutes les parties prenantes\u00a0: chercheurs, psychologues, parents d\u2019\u00e9l\u00e8ves, enseignants, directeurs d\u2019\u00e9tablissements du primaire et du secondaire, conseillers p\u00e9dagogiques, formateurs et inspecteurs. Cette exp\u00e9rience immersive nous a fait prendre conscience qu\u2019une meilleure inclusion des \u00e9l\u00e8ves HPI passe par la co-construction des solutions engageant tous les profils de partenaires adultes et l\u2019enfant lui-m\u00eame comme acteurs du changement.<\/p>\n<p>Les belles soir\u00e9es pass\u00e9es \u00e0 Metz ont achev\u00e9 de nous convaincre que l\u2019ailleurs et l\u2019autre ne sont jamais bien loin\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Thierry Lallemand et Marianne Dundon<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-flo\">Florence<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Successful Strategies for Teaching Students with Special Needs in Every Classroom<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15706 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-florence-2022.jpg 734w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 300px, 300px\" \/>In April 2022 I had a chance to participate in the course \u201cSuccessful Strategies for Teaching Students with Special Needs in Every Classroom\u201d which took place in Florence, Italy. The training was conducted by the experienced psychologist. We were more than a dozen in the group, coming from the countries like France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Sweden and Denmark.<\/p>\n<p>For the whole week we have been participated in different activities including lectures, discussions, brainstorming and case studies concerning teaching and assessment methods, strategies, and tools to address the distinctive learning needs of students with special educational needs.<br \/>\nWe gained a greater insight into issues regarding teaching and learning in special, integration, and inclusion settings, all while identifying the barriers and the necessary resources for successfully addressing students\u2019 learning educational needs in effective ways.<\/p>\n<p>The course provided us an ideal opportunity to deepen our knowledge in terms of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>recognizing students\u2019 special needs (autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit\/ hyperactivity disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellect and\/or developmental delay, physical impairment or intellectual disabilities);<\/li>\n<li>identifying and assessing students with special needs;<\/li>\n<li>designing differentiated activities to access general curriculum;<\/li>\n<li>applying teaching methods and strategies to deliver individual educational plan goals and objectives;<\/li>\n<li>using ICT tools to support all learners;<\/li>\n<li>professional and home \u2013 school collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The course was intensive, but at the same time very interesting and allowed us all to gain new knowledge and competences. What is even more important, we could meet the teachers from other countries and exchange our experiences and good practices. It was also great opportunity to improve language and inter-cultural skills and develop some other soft skills.<\/p>\n<p>Anna Kucharska<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<p>Last april, from the 3rd till the 9th, the four of us, Andrea, Jaana, Karine and Gunter, 4 beautiful people, went on an Erasmus formation in one of the most beautiful cities of Europe : Firenze ! We met people from Greece ( Rhodos ), Germany, Croatia, Finland, Spain and of course our lovable Italian trainer, Layla, who taught us much more than theory.<\/p>\n<p>You can imagine the subject of our course when you\u2019ve read this first sentence : Design the positive. Positive communication and positive school spaces.<\/p>\n<p>The main points were positive psychology, think flourish. Among others, we discussed some psychologists and their models, e.g. Martin Seligman with the PERMA model. P = positive emotions, E = engagement R = relationships M = mental health A = achievement.<\/p>\n<p>Because we all had and have a lot of positive things in our lives, it is important to be aware of that.<\/p>\n<p>We learned how to booster flow and engagement, by choosing activities you like doing, set yourself challenging goals, make it fun, foster deep concentration and minimize distractions, set clear objectives to complete tasks and\u2026 ask for support if you need it !<\/p>\n<p>As educators, we read, heard and learned about positive education, with their vocabulary of emotions. We needed empathy and self-awareness to achieve it more easily. Stay present for your kids, family, friends.<\/p>\n<p>Another part discussed about mindfulness, a subject that may be considered as boring or nonsense, but after some exercises, everybody was enthusiastic about its advantages.<\/p>\n<p>Teachers stress and burn-out, how to avoid, to manage\u2026 a very interesting experience.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say that our group managed very well, because after only one hour, it was no more a group, but a real team. Was it the little Italian ristretto, the lovable pasta or the exciting disco night ?<\/p>\n<p>Still now, we have contacts all over Europe through our Whatsapp group, with lots of information, exchanging documents, ideas and summer feelings.<\/p>\n<p>The best win of this week was actually the meeting of 4 people from our own school, who didn\u2019t know each other before, because from different buildings : nursery, primary, secondary. We created short cuts, broke the walls between different levels of school. We enjoy now talking with new colleagues, eating together, spreading the great message of Erasmus+ and the European spirit too.<\/p>\n<p>So please, feel free to join these adventures together and get more information to spread the word and the practice of being positive in life !<\/p>\n<p>Andrea, Jaana, Karine and Gunter<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-mal\">Malta<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Stage p\u00e9dagogique sur la dyslexie et les troubles associ\u00e9s<\/strong><br \/>\nCe stage nous a permis de travailler en profondeur sur les troubles d\u2019apprentissages li\u00e9s \u00e0 la dyslexie pour mieux les d\u00e9finir et les distinguer.<\/p>\n<p>Ce parcours de formation nous a \u00e9galement aider \u00e0 clarifier les mesures \u00e0 mettre en place pour optimiser les apprentissages quand un \u00e9l\u00e8ve pr\u00e9sente ce type de trouble.<\/p>\n<p>Cette exp\u00e9rience \u00e0 Malte a \u00e9galement permis aux coll\u00e8gues des diff\u00e9rents cycles de se rencontrer, de construire de liens amicaux autour de sorties vari\u00e9es pour d\u00e9couvrir l\u2019\u00eele de Malte et ses environs.<\/p>\n<p>Liesbet Booghmans, Monica Perez, Carine Heuz\u00e9, Magdalena Rodzinka, Nathalie Jos\u00e9, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Duchesne, Danny Schoen, Florence Delenclos<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-ath\">Athens<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15700 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-260x137.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-50x26.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022-143x75.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/erasmus-plus-athens-2022.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 300px, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>More than 2000 years after the great philosophers, nowadays\u2019 teachers are faced with diverse learning needs. During the course we got an in-depth vision on what inclusion means and how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework aims to ensure all students have full access to educational resources, regardless of their needs and abilities. In terms of instructional design, differentiation was discussed by multiple examples from the participants\u2019 experiences.<\/p>\n<p>To spend a week in Athens, somehow the cradle of European education, was a very rewarding experience: to re-think your daily practice with colleagues (teachers\/directors\/special needs coordinators) coming from Portugal, Denmark, Belgium and Greece, is an intense but very useful exercise ! To see how other schools and systems deal with this challenge, gives inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>The most interesting were the discussions \u2018directly from the schools\u2019: what works, what failed, how can practise be matched to the theory ..<br \/>\nAnd of course\u2026 Athens is just a most interesting city to have a stroll in the evenings: living history wherever you look, lovely food, nice people, Mediterranean atmosphere \u2026<\/p>\n<p>Could not recommend more this whole experience !<\/p>\n<p>Sofie De Coster<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-har\">Job-Shadowing in H\u00e4rn\u00f6sand (Sweden)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>After a wonderful stopover in Sweden`s capital Stockholm with our first FIKA, we took the train 420 km north to reach the cosy and relaxing city \u2018H\u00e4rn\u00f6sand\u2019, surrounded by a wonderful landscape. The 25.000 habitants have the opportunity to go skiing, fishing, curling, playing football, handball and bandy.<\/p>\n<p>At school we were warmly welcomed by the headmaster &#8211; Eric and the Erasmus coordinator &#8211; Marie, who planned our week and showed us around the region. Both even invited us at their house for traditional Swedish dinner. We were also impressed by the pupils and all the colleagues being very welcoming and letting us feel like a part of them. The teacher\u2019s room with two sofas was a comfortable place for exchanging ideas, chatting, FIKA and teacher\u00b4s afterwork on Friday. They were very curious to learn more about our European school system and would like to continue our exchange by visiting Luxembourg.<\/p>\n<p>We had the possibility to visit many different classes and subjects. Marie even arranged for us to see sport lessons, visit the primary school, an autism-class, a special-needs class with low IQs and attend the national test. Besides, we had exchange-meetings with the headmaster, the assistants and the health-care-team.<\/p>\n<p>A great example of promoting wellbeing is that the school does not only care about the pupil\u2019s learning, but also about their health (social, mental, physical). The student \u2019health care\u2019 system is built out of different stakeholders and focuses on prevention and intervention. They support the pupils, the teachers and assistance, but also the parents. If there are any issues, the school provides a clear inclusion checklist that needs to be followed. Additionally, each grade is provided with different health-topics for prevention.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, we were impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, the sports facilities, the organisation of the canteen, the support for exchange-programmes and the balance between learning and health. On the last day we had the chance to discuss about our experience with Marie and Eric and eating the traditional princess-cake.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to thank our Erasmus-Team and the Erasmus-Team of H\u00e4rn\u00f6sand to make this job-shadowing possible.<\/p>\n<p>Nordine Zitouni, Anna Manolaki, Carolin Hartlieb<\/p>\n<hr class=\" hr_color\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong id=\"erasmus-bcn\">Barcelona<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Erasmus+ : A European School for all Children<br \/>\n7-11 March 2022<\/p>\n<p>The topic of this course was \u201cinclusion\u201d, which was exactly what was discussed during those five days.<\/p>\n<p>I was the only participant from ES Lux I. Apart from me, five teachers from Rumania and four from Croatia + 1 Italian lady participated. Most of the teachers taught at a primary school. Only myself and two other people taught in secondary school.<\/p>\n<p>We started by defining what inclusion actually is: it\u2019s not diversifying by putting pupils separately, so that they can learn at their own pace. It\u2019s a lot more about \u201cblending in\u201d with the others and encouraging one pupil to help another one by using each other\u2019s strengths and understanding how the other \u201cticks\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>I was very happy to see that the tools we learnt and practised were exactly meant to help us with that. For example, \u201cPlickr\u201d makes it possible for a teacher to evaluate the pupils discreetly. Other tools, like e.g. \u201cthe Hat\u201d or \u201cthe Hand\u201d are meant to get to know each other better and are therefore perfect tools for team building, understanding the others and in classes like Ethics.<\/p>\n<p>The great thing was that we were asked to prepare a lesson we would actually organise in our own school and in which we had to use one or more of the tools we learnt. That turned the course into a very hands-on event- not just a collection of slides and theoretical blabla but actually very practical and useful.<br \/>\nThe objective of Erasmus + (embracing the European spirit by spending time with colleagues from other countries, exchanging experience and learning from and with each other) was definitely encouraged by the organisation. E.g. \u201cPenPals\u201d was presented as a means for students to get in touch with students abroad, i.e. the students of the Erasmus +-participants.<\/p>\n<p>However, I think it was a pity that a few teachers hardly spoke any English and could therefore not actively participate in the discussions. Furthermore, it would have been more interesting to have fewer people from the same school attending. Being alone forces you to hang out with the other participants, which you are less likely to do if you\u2019re attending with three or four of your own colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>But in general, this course was really inspiring and a fantastic experience. I can only encourage other colleagues to attend if they have the chance. I\u2019m very grateful and at the same time, I feel that both my students and the school benefit from the things I learnt in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p>Marianne De Grave<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 30px;\"\/>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sway.office.com\/vf8C1kYOUlokF04t?ref=Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/crow-bcn-cover-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;2020-2022: Kick-off&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>On 15 March 2020, the kick-off of our school&#8217;s Erasmus+ project took place. This was the official kick-off and the first meeting between the participating colleagues from primary and secondary schools. The project runs from December 2020 to December 2022 and will allow a total of 40 colleagues to follow courses in different European countries.<\/p>\n<p>The project is entitled &#8220;Towards an inclusive European school&#8221;. With this Erasmus+ project, we hope to integrate the pupils even better and create a school climate for each of them where they feel comfortable and welcome. The courses offer a wide range of topics, but mainly focus on: teachers&#8217; mastery of various didactic tools, improving the well-being of pupils and teachers, detecting learning difficulties and how to deal with them in the classroom, improving contacts between different parties (parents, psychologists, teachers, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>In this way we hope to further professionalise our working environment. The atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the launch evening were already a success. The first colleagues will leave in October next school year.<\/p>\n<p>To be continued![\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;2022 \u2013 2024: Well-being and Digitalization&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here are some goals we have set ourselves:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Prepare inclusive pathways, particularly in the reception and support of children with autistic disorders.<\/li>\n<li>Improve the preparation of staff and students for the various scenarios requiring the use of new digital tools and platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Provide vulnerable staff and students with a caring environment in which they can flourish.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt, through job-shadowing, an international perspective and a cross-understanding of the implications, possible reactions and solutions to the new situations caused by the pandemic.<\/li>\n<li>Better respond to the different needs of each individual, develop pedagogical differentiation.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarize all educational staff with the European framework of 8 key competencies. To use this framework to take a step back from their own practices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This ERASMUS+ project will first and foremost enable us to strengthen the well-being and autonomy of the pupils. The benefits of these placements will also develop the philosophy of inclusion in our school. Participants will be able to deepen their pedagogical skills. The benefits of these courses will encourage the exchange of practices and tools between colleagues. Local Luxembourg partners such as SCAP<em> (Service de Consultation et d\u2019Aide pour troubles de l\u2019Attention, de la Perception et du d\u00e9veloppement Psychomoteur)<\/em>, IFEN (Institut de Formation de l\u2019Education nationale), \u201cCentre de comp\u00e9tences\u201d will directly benefit from all the experience gained through this ERASMUS project and we hope that Luxembourg schools and the different European Schools will be able to benefit from our acquired competences. The link with families is of paramount importance to us and is deeply linked to the learning process of pupils with special needs. 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