1. To acquire knowledge and practical examples of good experience about the application of the positive educational method in the educational process and to implement it in the pro-gymnasium. 2. To strengthen the social-emotional skills of teachers and students through qualification training, cooperation in a multicultural environment and through practical activities. 3. To adapt the environment and educational processes to students with various educational needs, gaining knowledge and getting to know practical examples and good practices in the institutions with experience (application of Universal Instructional Design (UDL) strategies). 4. To strengthen the competencies of school administration representatives and to update their knowledge in the application of positive education, universal learning design strategies, planning systematic and sustainable changes in social-emotional education and implementation of SEU practices.
The purpose of Raseiniai Šaltinis Pro-gymnasium is to provide pre-school, primary, first-part of secondary education and non-formal education. More than 600 pupils aged 6-15 study at the school. One of the directions of pro-gymnasium development is social-emotional (SE) well-being. Progymnasium is a member of the Lithuanian Social-Emotional Education Association. Raseiniai Šaltinis pro-gymnasium set a goal in the 2023-year strategic activity plan - to develop the social-emotional competencies of community members in order to achieve sustainable personality growth. The focus is on three factors that are particularly important for school microclimate and academic achievement: 1. Improvement of school culture; 2. Supporting the development of teachers in pedagogy and children's social-emotional skills (SEU0 skills); 3. Offers SEU curricula that teach specific skills and understanding to all children. According to the strategic goals of the pro-gymnasium, the goal of this project is the strengthening of social-emotional skills and competencies and learning from other schools. The target group of the project is pre-gymnasium pedagogues, administration representatives, and 12-14-year-old pupils.