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Participants at the Technical Support Instrument Steering Committee meeting, including Portuguese Minister of Education, João Costa and Ciresica Feyer, Deputy Head of Unit from DG REFORM, representatives from the three countries participating in the proje
Technical Support Instrument in Italy, Portugal and Spain: Steering Committee meeting in Portugal
The meeting discussed the next steps in the TSI project to combat disparities in access to inclusive education in Italy, Portugal and Spain.![Two children look at a computer screen, one holding a magnifying glass](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_2_col/public/tsi-multicountry.jpg?h=9dbb5929&itok=6zGyef_g)
Two children look at a computer screen, one holding a magnifying glass
Addressing disparities in access to inclusive education in Italy, Portugal and Spain
A new activity within the European Commission’s Technical Support Instrument will aim to promote equal access to inclusive education across Italy, Portugal and Spain.![Young people join hands](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_1_col/public/Italy_news.jpg?h=23fb6b4e&itok=_mJ3kDjL)
Young people join hands
New tools to support inclusive education in Italy
New individual education plan templates have been launched in Italy as part of a decree defining support measures for learners with special educational needs.Cor J. W. Meijer presenting at a conference
Rethinking education in the 21st century
The Agency took part in a recent online conference entitled ‘Rethinking Education in the 21st Century’, held by the Italian Ministry of Education.From Lampedusa to the European Parliament
On 8 November 2017, the Agency hosted a meeting with representatives from the ‘Europe begins in Lampedusa’ project.![Discussion between the students and the Minister of Education](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_2_col/public/Picture1_0.png?h=beac8345&itok=1srSu7Lt)
Europe Begins in Lampedusa 2017
A series of events entitled ‘Europe begins in Lampedusa’ took place for the second consecutive year on the island of Lampedusa in Italy, from 30 September to 3 October 2017. The Italian Ministry of…![Lithuanian Minister of Education and Science, speaking to country study visit participants](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_1_col/public/20170517_085803.jpg?h=000f36d6&itok=1xcEUSM5)
Financing Policies for Inclusive Education Systems - Country Study Visits
The project’s six planned Country Study Visits have now been completed. The visits gave key national stakeholders and FPIES project partners the opportunity to examine different educational funding…![student choir from Rosmini school performing during the Rome project visit](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_1_col/public/image_RA_Italy_visit.jpg?h=e6a430fa&itok=Pz_MEX5o)
Learning Communities in Rome Promoting Inclusivity
Two Learning Communities located in Rome, Lazio region (Italy), are taking part in the Agency’s Raising the Achievement of All Learners in Inclusive Education project.![programme poster](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_1_col/public/Europe_Lampedusa_logo.jpg?h=0e1d693a&itok=QrkRAXKg)
Europe Begins in Lampedusa
Europe begins in Lampedusa is an initiative aiming to involve Italian and European students in educational activities and discussions concerning the issues of global interdependence and human rights…![yellow roadsign saying 'inclusion' against the blue sky](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_1_col/public/shutterstock_261982679_0.jpg?h=27f45369&itok=i3u5i2xK)
The Agency's Position on Inclusive Education Systems
The Agency published a position paper which presents Agency member countries’ ultimate vision for inclusive education systems: to ensure that all learners of any age are provided with meaningful,…![young person in a wheelchair in a university library](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_1_col/public/shutterstock_160523426.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=yidXlFiD)
Inclusive Higher Education Event - Live Streaming
A Thematic Session focusing on Inclusive Higher Education is taking place on 12 November, in the framework of the Agency’s bi-annual meeting. Streaming live between 9.30 and 12.30.![event logo displaying hands forming a circle](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_2_col/public/takeaction-logo_0.jpg?h=4681fcee&itok=qklIO07P)