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Study Visits for Education and Vocational Training Specialists

Study Visits for Education and Vocational Training Specialists Information and Application Procedures Meeting Wednesday 24 th February 2010 Clock Tower Ivanna D’Arcy Study Visits Coordinator studyvisits@leargas.ie. Agenda for the Meeting. 14:30 Welcome and Introduction

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Study Visits for Education and Vocational Training Specialists

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  1. Study Visits for Education and Vocational Training Specialists Information and Application Procedures Meeting Wednesday 24th February 2010 Clock Tower Ivanna D’Arcy Study Visits Coordinator studyvisits@leargas.ie

  2. Agenda for the Meeting 14:30 Welcome and Introduction 14:45 Mr David Lonergan, SENO National Council for Special Education 15:00 Ms Noreen Fitzpatrick, Programme Support Manager, Skillnets Ltd. 15:15 Application Procedures 15:40 Question and Answers

  3. Welcome and Introduction • Introduction to Léargas • The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) • Study Visits in the Lifelong Learning Programme • Aims and Objectives of the Study Visits Programme • Guest Speakers

  4. Léargas Léargas is Ireland’s National Agency for the management of National, European and International co-operation programmes involving: - Education and Lifelong Learning - Vocational Education and Training - Youth and Community Work - Guidance in Education

  5. Léargas • Léargas enables and supports people, organisations and systems to innovate and to harness the benefits of transnational partnership. • Through European, bilateral and international programmes, Léargas enables the development of intercultural awareness, facilitates change management and assists in the development of new responses to the need for innovation in education and the workplace. • www.leargas.ie

  6. Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) • Socrates I 1995 – 2000 • Socrates II 2000 – 2006 • Lifelong Learning Programme 2007 – 2013 • The Lifelong Learning Programme supports learning opportunities from childhood to old age in every single life situation. • Grants and subsidies will be awarded to projects and activities that foster interchange, promote bilateral and multilateral partnerships, foster trans-national mobility of individuals and promote quality in education and training systems throughout Europe.

  7. Lifelong Learning Programme

  8. Study Visits in the Lifelong Learning Programme • The Study Visits Programme is a result of the merge of the ex-Arion (formal education) and ex-Cedefop (vocational education and training) visits which were previously part of the Socrates and Leonardo da Vinci Programmes. • Study Visits fall under Key Activity 1 – Policy Cooperation and Innovation - of the Transversal Programme in the Lifelong Learning Programme

  9. Aims and Objectives of the Study Visits Programme • The overall objective of the Study Visits Programme is to support policy development and co-operation at European level in lifelong learning, notably in the context of the Lisbon Process and the Education and Training 2020 work programme, as well as the Bologna and Copenhagen processes and their successors • Study Visits facilitate the exchange of information and experience between decision makers and education and training specialists in areas of common interest • Study Visits provide a forum for discussion, exchange and mutual learning • Improve understanding on specific aspects of the education and vocational educational systems in Europe • Continuing exchange of advice, ideas and information (hosts & visitors) • Enrich flow of information – including towards policy makers

  10. Who is Eligible to Apply? • You need to be a national or a permanent resident of one of the 31 countries participating in the Lifelong Learning Programme • Individuals who have responsibility at local, regional or national levels and whose expertise can be used to increase awareness of others about policy and practice in other European countries and contribute to policy innovation and exchange • Individuals who have a decision making or specialist role within general education or vocational education and training • A full list of eligible applicants is available on our website

  11. Key players involved in Study Visits European Commission CEDEFOP (Greece) European Centre for Development of Vocational Training Léargas Irish National Agency

  12. What is a Study Visit? • Week-long visits (3 - 5 days) • Three types – General Education, VET, Mixed • Programme is organised for you • Group consists of max. 15 participants with various professional backgrounds from different countries • 38 different topics to choose from e.g. language teaching, developing entrepreneurship, quality assurance and many more

  13. How are study visits structured? Each study visit is unique however they all share some common elements: • A welcome and information meeting on the evening of arrival • Briefing meeting on the first day • Guest speakers relevant to the study visit topic • Visits to relevant educational organisations • Evaluation time • Group report time • Time for discussion and reflection • A social/ cultural excursion(s)

  14. GUEST SPEAKERS

  15. The Application Deadlines 2010

  16. The Application Process for Round 1 • You apply as an individual • Visits are published in a catalogue (1-121) • Grants are awarded towards travel and subsistence • Applications are completed online by 11am on 31st March • Post the signed version to Léargas by 31st March 2010

  17. The Application Process for Round 1 • Read the study visit catalogue or search online and select 4 visits that you are interested in and relevant to your work • Complete the online application form in full and submit to CEDEFOP by 11am on 31st March 2010 • Print the application form and sign it • Ensure the printed application form is endorsed by your organisation –signature and stamp • Post the signed version to Léargas by 31st March 2010

  18. The Study Visits Catalogue • The Study Visits Catalogue 2010/2011 details visits taking place from September 2010 until June 2011 • The 2010/11 catalogue is available to download on our website • Or you can search for a visit study visit online at http://studyvisits.cedefop.europa.eu • You need to have Java installed on your PC to use this facility

  19. Searching for a Study Visit Online

  20. Applying Online

  21. Guidance for Completing the Online Application Form • Technical Guidance Provided by CEDEFOP, this includes using the application system, submitting your application, printing and saving the document • Advice on Filling in the Form Complete the form in the working language of your first visit choice Allow 30 - 40 minutes to complete the application form • If you leave the application idle for 30 minutes your session will expire and you will lose all information • You must fill in the application form in the working language of your first visit choice

  22. Guidance for Completing the Online Application Form Submission Data: You need to complete Submitted to : On selecting IE-Ireland from the drop down menu Léargas will automatically appear in the Agency field as well as the time and date

  23. Guidance for Completing the Online Application Form • Applicant: Complete all fields in this section • Contact Details: CEDEFOP use the contact details to confirm your online submission, CEDEFOP also send your user name and password to the email address provided, which allow you to update your application if necessary prior to 11am on 31st March 2010 • Applicant’s Organisation: Complete all fields • Language Skills – demonstrate that you have the necessary language skills to participate in your chosen visit, only recognises the official languages of the EU • Previous Participation and Previous Projects

  24. Guidance for Completing the Online Application Form • Your Choices: Please select four visits, there is no guarantee that your first choice will be available • Description of your functions: Briefly describe your professional role and responsibilities. Clearly show that you work in a relevant field and have an appropriate level of responsibility. Limit of 60-100 words. • Motivation: Explain why you wish to participate in the visits you have chosen. The fit between your professional role and the theme and topic of the visits. Limit of 60-100 words. • Expected Impact: Discuss how you and your organisation would benefit from your participation. How the chosen visits will contribute to your professional development, how you expect the increased knowledge to contribute to your organisations work. Please address both parts of the question.

  25. Guidance for Completing the Online Application Form • Dissemination – if your application is successful you must be able to demonstrate how you will publicise your involvement in the programme. For example, articles in newsletters, reports at meetings, among your professional networks • Space is limited to 60 - 100 words for each question (9,10, 11 & 12). It is important to be brief, precise and informative as these answers will be used to assess your suitability for participating in your chosen visits • Declaration – ensure you read the text and select ‘I Agree’ • If you have no more changes to make hit the SUBMIT button

  26. After Online Application Complete • You will receive a user name and password from CEDEFOP • Print your completed online application form • Sign the completed form • Ensure it is stamped and signed by the head of your organisation • Only applications which have been submitted both online to CEDEFOP and a stamped, signed hard copy received by Léargas will be eligible • Post the completed form to Léargas by 31st March 2010 • Obtain proof of postage • If you modify your online application form ensure that Léargas receive the final version only by 31st March 2010

  27. What Happens Next • When we receive your hard copy you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt with a reference number • Technical Assessment • Qualitative Assessment • Selection Committee • Results sent to CEDEFOP • Matching Process • Decisions Sent to Applicants

  28. Léargas, 189-193 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 Tel: 01 873 1411 www.leargas.ie studyvisits@leargas.ie

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