About the course
This course is designed to help educators, school administrators, and policymakers understand the causes of early school leaving (ESL) and develop strategies to prevent it. Participants will explore comprehensive policies, national and European frameworks, and best practices to reduce ESL rates. The course will provide practical tools for supporting at-risk students and fostering cooperation among key stakeholders.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand the key factors and challenges contributing to early school leaving.
Learn about successful policies and interventions across Europe.
Develop practical strategies to prevent and reduce ESL in their own institutions.
Course Content
This course will equip educators and school leaders with practical knowledge, strategies, and tools to reduce early school leaving in their schools and communities.
Morning Session
- Definition and scope of ESL: Understanding the issue
- Current situation in Europe: Statistics, trends, and case studies
- Key challenges and factors leading to ESL
Afternoon Session
- Group discussion: What are the main causes of ESL in our schools?
• Workshop: Identifying risk factors and early warning signs
Morning Session
- Comprehensive policies: What works in reducing ESL?
- Characteristics of successful policies in different European countries
- The role of education systems in preventing ESL
Afternoon Session
- Hands-on activity: Developing a school-based ESL prevention strategy
• Group presentations and feedback
Morning Session
- The role of teachers, trainers, and administrators in preventing ESL
- Developing a supportive learning environment
- Strategies for engaging at-risk students
Afternoon Session
- Workshop: Practical techniques for student motivation and inclusion
• Case studies: Schools that successfully reduced ESL rates
Morning Session
- The importance of cross-sector cooperation
- Engaging parents, communities, and policymakers in ESL prevention
- Best practices in stakeholder collaboration
Afternoon Session
- Group work: Developing a cross-curricular cooperation plan
• Role-playing activity: How to engage parents and communities
Morning Session
- Creating a long-term ESL prevention plan
- Monitoring and evaluation of strategies
- Peer review and discussion of action plans
Afternoon Session
- Open discussion: Challenges and opportunities in reducing ESL
• Networking and future collaboration opportunities
