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THE FIESTA PROJECT: INCLUSION & TRANSITION
DR. ALAN BRUCEMS. KATE KEARNEY
LINQ: ROME, 17 MAY 2013
AIMS OF FIESTA
Professional network – transnational and innovative Key stakeholders – education, health and social services Multidisciplinary learning approach Learning and support requirements for pupils with special
needs Focus on inclusion, integration and rights Concentration on periods of transition
TARGET GROUPS
Pupils with SEN Parents Educators and teachers Professionals – health, education and allied supports Inclusive support and assessment staff Policy makers and planners
APPROACHING TRANSITION
Coordination Multidisciplinary linkage Shared perspectives Meaningful progression Family engagement Flexibility Satisfaction and engagement
DEFINING TRANSITION
Transition of children with special needs from pre-school to primary school
Transition of children with special needs from primary school to secondary school
Transition of children with special needs to mainstream environments
Dynamics of transition in contexts of inclusion Isolating evidence-based best practice elements.
SHAPING THE NETWORK - PARTNERS Ireland (Enable Ireland; Universal Learning Systems) Bulgaria (Center for Inclusive Education) Romania (EuroEd) Greece (Platon School) Netherlands (CMO; CSG) Scotland (University of Edinburgh) Cyprus (University of Nicosia) Finland (Context Learning) Spain – Catalonia (Pi del Burgar)
INNOVATION & LEARNING QUALITY Research program Literature review Models of best practice Defining SEN Setting a common EU framework Establishing a vibrant transnational network Creating innovative learning supports and tools
KEY OUTCOMES
Transferable learning tools School self-assessment package Transition starter kit E-learning training modules Collaborative working models On-line story telling framework Student, parent and stakeholder support framework Sustainable international network
PUBLIC EVENTS
International Conference: Understanding and Managing Transition,
Katerini, Greece (30 November 2012)
Final Conference: Barcelona, October 2014
CONTACT
www.fiesta-project.eu Project Manager:
Kate Kearney (kkearney@enableireland.ie) Project Presenter LINQ:
Dr. Alan Bruce, ULS (abruce@ulsystems.com)