Comenius Contact Seminar

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COMENIUS CONTACT SEMINAR

Education and employability 20th- 23rd November 2012 Valencia (Spain)

WHAT IS A CONTACT SEMINAR?

A contact seminar is a networking event organised by a National Agency. It aims at bringing together people from organisations which share common interests and would like to develop European cooperation projects/partnerships in the field of education and vocational training. It is a great 'partner-finding' opportunity that will also allow you to:

 receive more information on the Lifelong Learning Programme and the sub- programme you are interested in;  receive information on good practice examples and meet people from organisations which have already developed European cooperation projects;  get to know suitable partner organisations;  take part in workshops where you can draft your future project/partnership;  receive advice from NA staff and other experts on how to draft a successful grant application;

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINAR

The seminar, organised by the Spanish National Agency in cooperation with the Educational Regional Authorities in Valencia, is aimed at primary and secondary schools wishing to establish Comenius school partnerships in order to facilitate cooperation end exchange of approaches among them. This will imply the implementation of non-classical methodologies, promoting research, creativity and innovation in the teaching and learning process and increasing motivation among learners, which will lead to improve skills and competences that contribute to increase future employability of students. On this occasion, we are aiming at creating networking opportunities primary and secondary schools willing to develop Comenius School partnerships in order to improve awareness on employability.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

Valencia is very well communicated by air. Valencia Airport hosts plenty of airways which connect the city with national and European destinations.

Transportation from the airport to the city: - By metro: Line 5 Aeropuerto/Torrent Avinguda- Neptú. Approx. every 10-20 minutes. Line 3 Aeropuerto / Palmaret- Rafelbunyol. Approx. every 10-20 minutes Fare to/from city centre: approx. €2. - By bus: Fernanbus, Line 150 Valencia - Manises - Aeropuerto: Timetable: Airport- Valencia: 6:30, 7:00, then every 20 minutes until 22:00, 22:30, 23:10 and 23:45. Price: approx. €1.25 - By Taxi: Approx. cost airport-city centre: approx. €20. –

Specific details on the chosen hotel, as well as further information will be communicated at a later stage to the participants. WORKING LANGUAGE: English.

CONTACT SEMINAR FEE: 600 EURO

It will cover costs of accommodation, meals, documentation and possible participation in organised cultural events. This payment should be made by bank transfer. The participants will be given concrete details on the account number, payment deadline, etc., once their registration is accepted.

HOW TO GET FUNDS?

To attend a contact seminar, your organisation shall apply for a Preparatory visit grant. For detailed information on grant application form, deadlines and any other requirements applicable at national level, please contact the National Agency in your country.

WHAT TO PREPARE?

We encourage all participants to bring with them some materials that represent their organisations and activities, posters, brochures, photos, etc. together with some information on their regions and countries.

We also ask all participants for their collaboration in the organisation of a European buffet on the first evening, so everybody is invited to bring some typical culinary product from their countries or regions (anything eatable / drinkable is welcome) to share with the group.

WHO TO CONTACT?

For any further information contact the Comenius team at the Spanish NA Deadline for registration: 12th November 2012

Contact persons: Andrés Ajo: e-mail: [email protected]

Montserrat Cortés : e-mail : [email protected]

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