The project's activities provide opportunities for teachers to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for organizing high-quality lessons and achieving the progress of each student. The goal is for teachers to be ready to work with students of various abilities and needs. With improved qualifications, teachers will be able to work more professionally and be more confident in organizing inclusive education. After the implementation of the project, the achievements of students with special educational needs will improve. Improving the organization of the lesson, implementing projects and events will involve more members of the progymnasium community in these activities. Joint activities develop community spirit, promote a positive evaluation of the educational process and initiatives for positive changes. The emotional microclimate and well-being of students in the pro-gymnasium will improve.
Kaunas Petrašiūnai pro-gymnasium is located in the Petrašiūnai ward, the largest in terms of area in the city of Kaunas, which has a low population density. The only general education school in the microdistrict. The pro-gymnasium carries out the primary education program, part I of the basic education program and non-formal education programs. The aim is that each student achieves personal progress and better educational results and acquires a set of general and subject competencies necessary for lifelong learning, paying great attention to civic, social and cultural personality development. Subjects of artistic education (art, music, dance) are taught and non-formal education classes are conducted by subject specialists. The pro-gymnasium community participates in activities, Olympiads, and competitions that help strengthen children's physical, mental, and spiritual health. Children with special educational needs also participate in these activities. The pro-gymnasium has 17 classes, 402 students aged 6-14 age. The share of students receiving educational assistance in progymnasium reaches 40%.