By implementing the project objectives we were striving to improve students‘ wellbeing. As a result, the inclusive and social emotional education would be implemented effectively, the teacher would use creative teaching methods and strategies. We pursued to apply innovative teaching methods and strategies in order to educate students‘ social skills and emotional wellbeing. It was expected that teachers, teaching assistants would acquire knowledge and skills in order to work effectively in inclusive education and social emotional education sphere. The teachers would be empowered to create socially and emotionally safe atmosphere. It was expected that the active collaboration among all members of the schools society would be encouraged.
Vilnius Maironis Pro-Gymnasium was founded in 1979. The school has 617 pupils and 70 teachers. Pupils with special educational needs are educated in mainstream classrooms with educational support and individualised educational programmes. In line with the concept of a good school, the community strives for harmony, tolerance, and goodwill in the school. Students' self-expression and active participation in non-formal education, various projects and competitions are encouraged. We strive to make all pupils feel safe, accepted, listened to and respected. The project activities aim to improve the competences of the teachers of Vilnius Maironis Progymnasium in the field of inclusive and social-emotional education, intercultural and foreign language competences. It has been foreseen that the project's activities: courses and job shadowing will help to ensure the well-being of every child, to effectively implement inclusive and social-emotional education. The teachers, educational support specialists and teaching assistants will gain new knowledge and experience in the creative use of various teaching tools, non-traditional teaching methods, and the development of children's social skills and emotional health.