The project objectives met the needs of AEJICS, teachers and students, according to the structuring documents. This incorporates the Erasmus+ priorities: Inclusion and diversity, digital and environmental literacy (indirectly), and active participation in European democratic life in the Erasmus network. The focus was on preventing school dropout, improving: academic success, integration into the world of work and teacher motivation and updating. Promote values of European and democratic citizenship, tolerance, inclusion, respect for difference and the environment; ensuring access, eliminating obstacles and promoting diversity. Expand network contacts that would facilitate internationalization, participation in national and international projects, curricular innovation, cultural exchange and teamwork, promote AEJICS across borders. Increase intercultural, digital and linguistic skills and expand international perspectives, promote methodologies and communication in English.
The Joaquim Inácio da Cruz Sobral School Group (AEJICS) is the only one in the municipality, it is located in a region that is not very socio-economically developed and has a large agricultural component, with a lack of transport network. It comprises students from pre-school to secondary, regular and professional education (CEF, EFA, CP), including students with Educational Needs and fewer opportunities, constraints in their integration into the current national and European labour market. Also the teaching staff and organizational structures, need for updating and contact with innovative practices. As such, this project proved crucial to mitigate the weaknesses detected in the Educational Project and reports. The activities, knowledge sharing, working methods in Europe, support of various skills (intercultural, linguistic, digital, organizational, social, technical) serve to prepare participants for the realities of today's world. It was a priority to give opportunities to everyone, including students with needs and socioeconomic needs, increasing self-esteem, autonomy and motivation to change personal, school and professional attitudes.