Tackling Early School Leaving (ESL)

Third-party on-site course

Last updated: 31.01.2025

Next upcoming session:

26.05.2025 - 30.05.2025

Multiple locations

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Description

Early school leaving (ESL) is one of the major challenges in education policy within the European Union. ESL is not only an obstacle to general economic growth and employment but also it also one of the reasons for poverty and social exclusion. Young dropouts are much more likely to lack skills and qualifications, which leads to difficulties in entering and staying in the labour market – working in low-skilled and often unstable jobs.

Thus, the training course will focus on early school leaving (ESL) reasons and consequences, existing strategies, policies and measures to combat ESL as well as support teachers and student learning. During the training, emphasis will also be given to the involvement of all stakeholders – pupils, school, teachers, parents and local communities in order to create a systemic whole-school approach.

The daily programme can be found here.

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, participants will:

Increased understanding of various causes and consequences of early school leaving
Increased knowledge of policies, strategies and measurements to prevent ESL
Ability to recognise students that are at risk of dropout and take necessary measurement
Improved knowledge of the whole-school approach
Improved ability to motivate and engage students
Enhanced ability to find and use different teaching and learning resources
Exchange of the best practices in different countries and their educational systems
Improved communication and social skills
Improved English language skills

Methodology & assessment

The methodology of the training course includes a learner-centred approach and a focus on enhancing continuous personal development. The aim of the training is not to produce ready-made solutions (passive learning) but to inspire the participants to search creatively for knowledge and effective solutions, which are connected to 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.

Attention will be given to how to implement the findings and skills in real daily working situations after the training course. Methods such as debate, pair and group work, and individual practical exercises will be used throughout the course.

Assessment of the course combines formal and non-formal assessment methods such as self-evaluation at the end of the course and formal evaluation forms provided by the organisation.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

This course helps educators prevent early school leaving through interactive materials, dropout prevention toolkits, and digital tools. Participants engage with case studies, scenario-based learning, and self-assessment tools to identify risk factors, implement intervention strategies, and support at-risk students. Practical resources promote student engagement and retention.

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

Careers Councillor

Head Teacher / Principal
Learning time:

20-25 hours