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The January edition of SALTO News is out!

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On November 24, SALTO ID ET organised the 9th Meeting of Inclusion and Diversity Officers on „Green Inclusion“ for more than 40 ID Officers and NA staff interested in the intersection of inclusion and diversity on the one hand and the environment and fight against climate change on the other.

In this month’s edition of SALTO News, you will also find:

SALTO News is the official newsletter for the SALTO community—a network of 11 resource centres dedicated to promoting and enhancing the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes. You can browse previous editions of the newsletter here!

To stay informed about the most recent developments and never miss an update, be sure to subscribe to SALTO News today!

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Inclusion Insights – A Deeper Look Into Inclusion

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What do inclusion and diversity (ID) in education and training mean from the point of view of experts – those whose main line of work is to both study and practice it? Filling the need of National Agencies (NAs) and other education stakeholders for a deeper look at the concept, SALTO ID ET is happy to present its newest format: Inclusion Insights.

Inclusion Insights are a series of short articles by esteemed scholars and practicioners from the field of inclusion and diversity which aim to shine light on selected aspects of ID. The first article, Turn on inclusion, turn off exclusion by Tihomir Žiljak, PhD (Croatian Andragogy Society / ID Ambassador for Croatian Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes) tackles the European dimension of inclusion work and its long-term societal impact. The second one, Can peer support increase the participation of students who encounter obstacles in higher education in international mobility programmes? by Prof. Lelia Kiš-Glavaš, (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences/ID Ambassador for Croatian Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes), deals with the potential of peer support for bolstering academic achievement and social inclusion, including through Erasmus+ mobilities. Finally, the text on Inclusive education: between regulations and the needs of children and young people by Prof. Dejana Bouillet, PhD (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Pedagogy) addresses the concept of Universal Design for Learning and the value of holistic and participatory approaches to inclusion in education.

Inclusion can be learned. However, it is first and foremost about seeing a person as a whole. That is why, besides publishing the articles, SALTO ID ET invited NA staff from across Europe to listen in on three online sessions to hear first-hand from their authors. The authors of the articles talked to experienced moderator and inclusion practitioner Snežana Bačlija Knoch in 1-hour lunchtime interviews on November 19, November 26 and December 3, with more than 60 staff members of National Agencies altogether tuning in.

The articles are meant to inspire and raise awareness among the staff of National Agencies working with inclusive Erasmus+ projects but also all those who are interested in what inclusive education and training looks like in practice.  SALTO ID ET plans to continue with the Inclusion Insights format in 2026 and publish new pieces in its Inspiration Library, bringing new and interesting expertise by researchers and practitioners to deepen the understanding of ID both on the level of the institutions promoting it in Erasmus+ and amongst the general public.

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The December edition of SALTO News is out!

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On November 6 and 7, SALTO Inclusion and Diversity in Education and Training and the Academic Cooperation Association co-hosted a two-part webinar titled “How to Create the Role of an Inclusion Officer at Your Institution” for more than 200 participants from higher education institutions as well as National Agencies across Europe.

In this month’s edition of SALTO News, you will also find:

SALTO News is the official newsletter for the SALTO community—a network of 11 resource centres dedicated to promoting and enhancing the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes. You can browse previous editions of the newsletter here!

To stay informed about the most recent developments and never miss an update, be sure to subscribe to SALTO News today!

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The November edition of SALTO News is out!

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In early October (6th – 8th), SALTO ID ET held an event in Zagreb for ID Officers and other interested NA staff on Getting to Know the SALTO Resources. The event gathered over 20 NA staff and a line of external experts, including people with fewer opportunities, in discussion on the different tools on offer by SALTO to help foster inclusion and diversity in the NAs’ respective fields of work in education and training.

In this month’s edition of SALTO News, you will also find:

SALTO News is the official newsletter for the SALTO community—a network of 11 resource centres dedicated to promoting and enhancing the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes. You can browse previous editions of the newsletter here!

To stay informed about the most recent developments and never miss an update, be sure to subscribe to SALTO News today!

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Training on “Getting to Know the SALTO Resources”

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From 6 to 8 October in Zagreb, the SALTO Resource Centre for Inclusion and Diversity in Education and Training (SALTO ID ET) organised a training course titled “Getting to Know the SALTO Resources.”

The event brought together more than 20 staff members from National Agencies (NAs) for Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) across Europe — including Inclusion and Diversity Officers as well as other NA experts interested in advancing inclusion within education and training.

The main objective of the training was to empower NA staff to confidently apply SALTO’s inclusion tools to foster inclusion and diversity (ID) within their respective areas of work.

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Facilitated by Sunčana Kusturin and Domagoj Kovačić, the sessions used non-formal education methods and experiential learning principles, enabling participants to explore five SALTO ID ET tools through interactive, hands-on activities:

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Upon completion, participants reported increased confidence in applying these tools in their daily work — from organising inclusive events and creating accessible web content to supporting beneficiaries in addressing inclusion within their Erasmus+ projects. They also enhanced their capacity to assess inclusion efforts in projects and to promote and disseminate SALTO tools to strengthen ID efforts in their respective fields.

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The event was opened by Ms. Lidija Živković, Head of SALTO ID ET, and featured sessions with several external experts and practitioners, including four Croatian Inclusion and Diversity Ambassadors:

  • Ms. Brigita Jerić (Slava Raškaj Centre for Education)
  • Prof. Tomislav Pavlović (Velika Ludina Primary School)
  • Prof. Lelia Kiš-Glavaš, PhD (Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Zagreb)
  • Prof. Mladen Tota (Čakovec High School)
  • Prof. Dejana Varnica (Primary school J. Matoš, Vukovar)

Particularly valuable contributions came from resource authors and experiential experts from the field as representatives of civil society:

  • Mr. Antonio Vicković (Centre Up2Date) co-led the session on web accessibility.
  • Prof. Ivana Majcen (ID Officer, CMEPIUS Erasmus+ Slovenia), author of the CLUE tool, presented its practical application.
  • Mr. Marijo Glibo (Centre Up2Date and Theatre of the Blind and Visually Impaired) and Mr. Roman Baštijan (Croatian Union of Youth and Students with Disabilities) facilitated activities on inclusive event planning and implementation.
  • Mr. Martin Bogdan (ACA- Academic Cooperation Association), as author, presented of the Establishing the Role of an Inclusion Officer in a Higher Education Institution: a Practical Guide

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In the informal part of the programme, participants visited Zagreb’s Typhlological Museum, where they experienced an interactive guided tour highlighting the needs of visually impaired persons. The group also visited URIHO, a large centre for professional rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities, concluding the visit with a dinner prepared by URIHO employees.

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The September edition of SALTO News is out!

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The EU’s next long-term budget (MFF) will define how much funding will be available for a range of important causes, such as cross-border education, training and solidarity. Until October 8th, the European Commission gives you the chance to give your feedback in a public consultation exercise on the next MFF. 

In this month’s edition of SALTO News, you will also find: 

  • Other calls and publications. 

SALTO News is the official newsletter for the SALTO community—a network of 11 resource centres dedicated to promoting and enhancing the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes. You can browse previous editions of the newsletter here! 

To stay informed about the most recent developments and never miss an update, be sure to subscribe to SALTO News today! 

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The August edition of SALTO News is out!

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If you’ve ever wondered how to attract people facing barriers to Erasmus+ mobility, this month SALTO Inclusion and Diversity in Education and Training (ID ET) has some tricks and tips for you: our newest publication Outreach Recipes: Inclusion and Diversity in Erasmus has been published! 

In this month’s edition of SALTO News, you will also find: 

  • Other calls and publications. 

SALTO News is the official newsletter for the SALTO community—a network of 11 resource centres dedicated to promoting and enhancing the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes. You can browse previous editions of the newsletter here!

To stay informed about the most recent developments and never miss an update, be sure to subscribe to SALTO News today! 

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European Union: A Project United in Diversity

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The link between the Erasmus+ programme’s horizontal priorities—inclusion and diversity, and participation in democratic life, common values, and civic engagement—is clear: true participation can only occur when safe, inclusive spaces are created where all people—regardless of their background—can engage as equals in decision-making processes that affect them.

As topics such as active participation, civic engagement, and European citizenship gain increasing importance, they require greater attention from stakeholders at all levels. To help strengthen a sense of belonging to the European Union and raise awareness of the importance of active citizenship, the Italian National Agency INDIRE, in collaboration with 10 other National Agencies, has launched a long-term activity: PEACE – Participation Erasmus Alumni for Civic Engagement.

Designed primarily for Erasmus+ programme participants and other stakeholders, PEACE introduces European integration from both civic and political perspectives. As part of this effort, the partnership has developed a series of video modules addressing a range of topics tied to the EU’s core values and goals. These include the European elections, EU history and institutions, cultural diversity, colonialism, and more—each discussed in relation to international mobility and the Erasmus+ programme.

One standout module, Diversity in Europe and European Citizenship Education, offers valuable insights into how the priorities of inclusion and participation interact within the Erasmus+ framework, viewed through multiple perspectives and forms of diversity.

To explore these important topics and access the full video series, visit the LTA PEACE webpage.

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Training of Inclusion and Diversity (ID) Officers

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From June 9 to 11 in Zagreb, the SALTO Resource Centre for Inclusion and Diversity in Education and Training (SALTO ID ET) organized a Training of Inclusion and Diversity (ID) Officers for less experienced ID officers from the education and training sectors. The goal of the training was to strengthen their knowledge in this Erasmus+ programme priority area and improve their skills in leading workshops on these topics. The event brought together over 25 ID Officers from National Agencies across Europe. 

The meeting opened with a warm welcome by Ms. Lidija Živković, Head of SALTO ID ET, followed by an introduction session led by experienced ID trainers Gisele Evrard and Sunčana Kusturin, who facilitated the entire event. The first day of the training saw the participants set the framework for a safe and engaged learning environment as workshop participants and tackle the concept of ID in different systems and contexts. These insights were then built into sessions on preparing, facilitating and evaluating workshops and dealing with complex situations in workshop settings on the second day of the event, which closed with a special guided tour of Zagreb, based on the perspective of persecuted women throughout its history. 

According to the participants’ feedback, the training delivered  valuable practical lessons in sensitizing NA staff, beneficiaries and external Erasmus+ assessors to the importance of ID in E+ projects. The value of taking a step back to analyze both their role as participants and as workshop organizers in order to better understand the needs of beneficiaries and end users was recognized by the officers, many of whom stayed on to take part in the ensuing 8th Meeting of ID Officers in Zagreb. 

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Mapping Success: EU Webinar Empowers Schools to Prioritise Wellbeing and Inclusion

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The European Commission is hosting a webinar titled “Wellbeing, inclusion and school success: mapping your school’s journey” on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, from 16:00 to 17:00 CEST.  

As part of European Mental Health Week 2025 (19-25 May), the European Commission invites you to explore its new self-assessment tool focused on inclusion and wellbeing.  

This tool is designed to support teachers and school leaders in evaluating and improving their school’s policies and practices. It features targeted questions aimed at enhancing school success for all, while fostering a culture of wellbeing and inclusion.  

Participants will also be introduced to guidelines for policymakers and educators aimed at advancing mental health and wellbeing in schools. In addition, the session will provide insights into the European Commission’s Pathways to School Success initiative.  

Speakers include: 

  • Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture at the European Commission 
  • Oana Felecan, Policy Officer for Equity and Wellbeing, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture at the European Commission 
  • Anna van Duijvenvoorde, Developmental Psychologist and Chair of the Developmental and Educational Psychology unit at Leiden University in the Netherlands 
  • Cosmin Nada, Education Expert based at the Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology, at ISCTE (University Institute of Lisbon) 
  • Eli Pijaca Plavšić, Sociologist, Independent Educational Expert and Education Policy Analyst 

This one-hour webinar is free and open to all educators, school leaders, and education policymakers. For more information and to register, please visit the European School Education Platform.  

Please note: an ESEP account is required for registration.