Special education is directed towards students with special needs or with disabilities such as: communication challenges, learning challenges, physical disabilities, emotional or mental disorders, behavioral disorders or intellectual giftedness.
Description
This training course is designed to empower teachers with the expertise and strategies needed to provide inclusive and effective education to students with special needs and learning disabilities. Participants will gain valuable insights, practical tools, and hands-on experience to create supportive learning environments and foster the success of all students.
Main goals:
- Enhance participants’ knowledge and understanding of special needs and learning disabilities.
- Equip educators with practical strategies and tools for creating inclusive classrooms.
- Enable educators to develop and implement effective Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Build educators’ confidence in managing diverse student behaviors and communication needs.
- Foster collaboration between educators, parents, and specialists to provide holistic support to special needs students.
- Promote a commitment to continuous professional development in the field of special education.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, teachers will be able to:
- Identify Special Needs: Recognize various learning disabilities and the unique challenges students face.
- Apply Inclusive Strategies: Implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and modify curricula for diverse learners.
- Manage IEPs: Navigate the Individualized Education Plan process through collaboration with parents and specialists.
- Assess & Differentiate: Use specialized assessment methods and differentiated instruction to meet individual student goals.
- Behavior & Communication: Use tailored communication strategies and positive behavior support techniques.
- Leverage Technology: Integrate assistive technologies and professional resources to enhance student support.
Methodology & Assessment
The course is of a practical, dynamic nature enabling participants to learn confidently and offering practical exercises to fully integrate techniques and strategies. Participants will gain personal understanding of the changes occurring both on physical and cognitive level through the use of Energy Psychology techniques. The practical nature will enable students to work on and solve personal emotional and health issues during the course.
- Active methodologies
- Role playing
- Simulations
- New technologies
- Meeting with Italian teachers and professionals
Materials, Digital Tools & Other Learning Resources
Participants receive a digital handbook with guides to cooperative learning structures, conflict resolution scripts, classroom posters, and presentations. An online platform will host all materials and facilitate the sharing of best practices among the European educators.
Certification Details
Certificate of attendance.
Upcoming sessions
| Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| 21–25 September 2026 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 19–23 October 2026 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 16–20 November 2026 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 23–27 November 2026 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 14–18 December 2026 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 18–22 January 2027 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 15–19 February 2027 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 15–19 March 2027 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 19–23 April 2027 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 17–21 May 2027 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 21–25 June 2027 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 19–23 July 2027 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 20–24 September 2027 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 18–22 October 2027 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 15–19 November 2027 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
| 13–17 December 2027 | Seville, Spain | Enroll |
Pricing, Packages and Other Information
Price: EUR 400-800
Course package content:
We can assist you:
- Accommodation: We can help you find suitable and comfortable accommodation options near the training venue, whether you prefer hotels, guesthouses, or apartments.
- Cultural Tours: Immerse yourself in the local culture with our curated tours and excursions. Explore historical sites, museums, and hidden gems, and gain a deeper understanding of your surroundings.
- Transportation: We can arrange convenient and reliable transportation options for your arrival and departure.
Cancellation & Changes
We understand that plans can change. That’s why we offer flexible options for cancellations and changes, while also providing clarity on our policy in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Participant-Initiated Changes and Cancellations:
Changes: We are happy to accommodate changes to your registration, such as transferring to a different course date or modifying your accommodation choices, whenever possible. Please contact us as soon as possible with your request and we will do our best to assist you.
Additional Information
- Language: English
- Target audience ISCED: Primary education (ISCED 1), Lower secondary education (ISCED 2), Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
- Target audience type: Teacher
- Learning time: 25 hours or more
