Targeted to Intermediate English (B1+) speakers.Read more
This is the standard requirement for most courses. Participants at this level can participate actively in discussions and manage everyday and professional situations. If they are unsure about their English level, they can test it here or explore our courses facilitated in Basic English.
Special Needs Educators.Read more
The listed audiences are those for whom the course is especially recommended, but courses are not exclusive to them and are open to everyone. In fact, most of our workshops are built around the collective sharing of participants’ experiences and having a variety of profiles enriches the learning process and is highly encouraged!
Description
Special Needs Educators are expected to promote inclusion in mainstream schools, but often lack shared frameworks, pedagogical tools, and digital strategies
Too often disability has been treated as a label that leads to misunderstanding, limits students’ potential, reinforces marginalization and stereotypes, and lowers expectations for students with disabilities.
This course invites participants to flip over this perspective. In fact, accommodating the needs of students with disabilities (together with the needs of other marginalized learners) not only ensures equity, but by recognizing and valuing their unique strengths and needs, schools can create learning environments that are more diverse and enriching for everyone.
Designed specifically for special needs professionals who intend to better promote inclusion in mainstream school settings, this course combines theory and practical activities.
Participants will have the chance to explore the essential core principles of inclusive education and reflect on their role and daily responsibilities in promoting equity, access, and active participation for all marginalized learners (in line with their specific needs).
By the end of the week, they will be able to: define and identify the key aspects of their role in empowering marginalized students; analyze and apply the core principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction: experiment with the use of digital tools and AI to support accessibility and engagement; explore the use of Restorative Practices to encourage positive relationships and support more inclusive school communities suitable for all learners.
Define the professional role of special education teachers and support staff in creating inclusive classroom environments;
Analyze and apply the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction to plan and adapt lessons, materials, and assessments in mainstream settings;
Design accessible and inclusive learning materials and activities using appropriate digital tools (including AI where appropriate) to support multiple means of representation, action/expression, and engagement;
Implement foundational Restorative Practices to build, maintain, and repair relationships that sustain an inclusive classroom climate.
Tentative schedule
Day 1 – Introduction to the course
Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
Icebreaker activities;
Presentations of the participants’ schools.
Understanding the Digital Shift for Inclusion
Overview on accessibility, multimodality, and equity;
Group discussion: guided reflection on participants’ experiences.
Day 2 – Diversity, barriers, and inclusive school culture
Who is in our classroom? Students’ profiles, strengths, and support needs;
Activity: identifying barriers to participation/learning (task, tool, environment);
What makes an inclusive school? Culture, policies, practices;
Workshop: small-group analysis of real cases from participants.
Day 3 – UDL in practice and digital accessibility
Introduction to the three key principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL);
Digital tools that support the UDL guidelines;
How to plan a lesson with UDL;
Individual and/or teamwork practical activities.
Day 4 – Designing differentiated lessons
Introduction to Differentiated Instruction (content, process, product, environment);
Setting development priorities and planning interventions to support diversity in the classroom (e.g., curricula adaptations, design of differentiated lessons);
Hands-on activities: e.g., adapt materials and assessment for diverse learners, aligning UDL and differentiated instructions for diverse learners.
Day 5 – Sustaining inclusion
Strengthening school relationships through basic restorative practices;
Collaboration within the school community (teachers, students, parents/carers) to establish a framework of inclusive values and support students’ participation and achievement in sustainable school systems;
Workshop: micro-presentations of participants’ plans, followed by whole-group feedback.
Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities
Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
You can register for any date, even if it's not yet confirmed, especially if you're interested in courses several weeks away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will confirm the date. If we are unable to confirm it, we will offer you alternative options.
Each Academy within the network operates independently and is legally established in the country where its courses are delivered.
Athens
Price: 480€*
OID: E10377690
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.7-12 Sep 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Oct 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.2-7 Nov 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.7-12 Dec 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.4-9 Jan 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.1-6 Feb 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.1-6 Mar 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Apr 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.3-8 May 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.7-12 Jun 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Jul 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.2-7 Aug 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.7-12 Sep 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Oct 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.2-7 Nov 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.7-12 Dec 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.4-9 Jan 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.1-6 Feb 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.1-6 Mar 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Apr 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.3-8 May 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.7-12 Jun 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Jul 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.2-7 Aug 2027
Cultural Activities
Ticket to the Museum of Cycladic Art on Thursday
A two-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
Visit to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation
*A 60 € late registration fee will be applied if you register less than 8 weeks before the course start date. All prices are VAT included or not due.
