The international workshop, held in Brussels on January 25th, successfully concludes the two-year ParentsEngage project.

The good practices and successful strategies implemented within the ParentsEngage project were also highlighted during the workshop. Participants had the opportunity to share their experiences and ideas, creating a network to exchange knowledge and mutual support.

After an overview of the results achieved by the project, Miquel Essomba, a professor and researcher at the Faculty of Education Sciences at UAB, an expert in inclusive education, education policy, and intercultural education held a keynote presentation on engaging migrant parents in education. Several studies conducted by the professor and his colleagues were presented, providing a unique opportunity to reflect not only on the fundamental role of parents in children’s educational journey and that of teachers but also on the importance of open and constant dialogue and effective cooperation among the various stakeholders involved in the field of education. He has highlighted the unique challenges refugee families face, and how we must understand the background of the families for successful engagement. After the keynote presentation, participants had the chance to ask questions and discuss good practices and global challenges with Professor Essomba. He has endorsed the project’s deliverables, which fill a gap in currently available materials, and propose needed changes in European and national policy.

The project partners have shown enthusiasm for the success of the international workshop and the rich discussions and knowledge exchanges during the event. The experience has strengthened the determination to promote inclusive education and active parental involvement in their children’s educational journey.

The workshop has demonstrated that a more inclusive and engaging educational environment can be created through international collaboration and the sharing of strategies and good practices. The results achieved in the ParentsEngage project and the discussions that emerged during the workshop serve as a solid starting point for further initiatives to promote parental engagement and value educators’ role.

To access the project deliverables please visit the website: https://parentsengage.eu/project-results