Education Beyond the Classroom: Connecting Schools and Communities

Third-party on-site course

Education Beyond the Classroom: Connecting Schools and Communities

To experience and grow in a safe and healthy environment, the entire community must care for and actively engage with children. Educators play an essential role in students' lives, as they have the ability to strengthen the bond between school, home, and the wider community, ultimately benefiting the holistic development of their students.

Last updated: 30.01.2025

Next upcoming session:

27.10.2025 - 31.10.2025

Multiple locations

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Description

This 5-day training course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to foster positive relationships with students' families and engage the community in the education process. The training will cover best practices, communication strategies, and practical tools to create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment.

Participants will explore the significance of family and community engagement, cultural sensitivity, and innovative approaches to partnership-building. By the end of this training, participants will be better prepared to bridge the gap between school and home, ultimately enhancing student success and overall school improvement.

Learning objectives

The course is designed to empower educators with the knowledge, skills, and strategies they need to build strong connections with families and communities. Effective engagement has a significant impact on student success, and this course will guide educators in establishing positive relationships, involving families in student learning, and leveraging community partnerships and resources.

Specific objectives of the training are:

Equip teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage effectively with students' families and community stakeholders.
Foster a more supportive and inclusive educational environment by strengthening the school-community connection, leading to improved student achievement.
Promote understanding and respect for cultural diversity to create a more inclusive and equitable educational experience.
Provide strategies and tools for educators to build meaningful partnerships with families, local organizations, businesses, and community leaders.

Methodology & assessment

The training course methodology includes a learner-centred approach and a focus on enhancing continued personal development. The training aims not to produce ready-made solutions (passive learning) but to inspire the participants to search creatively for knowledge and effective solutions connected with their needs and challenges (active learning). In this way, the participants take responsibility for their own learning process and act as active partners in the training.

Through a combination of theory and hands-on activities, teachers will discover effective strategies for building meaningful partnerships with families, local organizations, businesses, and community leaders. Methods such as debate, pair and group work, and individual practical exercises will be used throughout the course.

After the training course, attention will be given to how to implement the findings and skills in real daily working situations.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

This course provides educators with interactive materials, digital collaboration tools (Padlet, Trello, Google Workspace), and strategies for building school-community partnerships. Participants engage with case studies, scenario-based exercises, and self-assessment tools to enhance communication and engagement. Toolkits and best practices support event planning, volunteer coordination, and effective collaboration with parents and local organizations.

Certification details

Certificate of attendance
Certificate of obtained competencies
Europass mobility certificate

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

450

Euro
Course package content:
- Course fee and training material
- Certificate of Competence
- Welcome dinner
- Administration costs
- Coffee Breaks
- Cultural visit
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

DOREA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE registration, cancellation/ rescheduling and refund policy can be found here: https://dorea.org/registration-cancellation-rescheduling-and-refund-policy/
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)

Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Pedagogical Adviser
Learning time:

20-25 hours