1. Reducing early school leaving: examples of approaches for Roma
I would first give an overview of the strategic measures and prevention/intervention/compensation, as well as of the whole school approach. I could mention examples of good practice in inclusive classroom approaches and different types of learner support that can prevent grade repetition. At the end, I would show the tools that we have (also in Spanish), from the Toolkit for Schools to the structural indicators for inclusive education (attached).
Country Specific Recommendations - Reduce early school leaving and regional disparities in educational outcomes, in particular by better supporting students and teachers (ES)
Looking at the Education and Training Monitor and the CSRs, we should focus on inclusive education approaches (how to support pupils from socio-economically disadvantaged background and those with learning difficulties) and on reduction of grade repetition.
4 June 2018
Petra Goran, European Commission

2. Early school leaving: an EU priority
One of 5 Europe2020 headline targets
One of 7 benchmarks Education and Training 2020
Council Recommendation (28/06/2011)
Council Conclusions (15/12/2015)
Working Groups Education and Training 2020 and peer learning
Funding: Erasmus+, European Social Fund, Horizon2020 etc .

3. Diagram from Report Roma:
Cross-sectoral cooperation (education/social/employment/housing)
Data collection and analysis
- Access to good quality ECEC
- Integration of minorities (desegregation – EU legislation!)
Early warning systems
Extra-curricular activities
Parental and stakeholder involvement!!
Flexible, personalised approaches

4. A whole school approach to ESL
All members of the school community engage in a cohesive, collective and collaborative action…
… with strong cross-sectoral cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders
A whole school approach may help schools respond to many new and complex challenges

5. Priority 7. Citizens and Governance in a Knowledge-based Society
Priority 7. Citizens and Governance in a Knowledge-based Society. Integrated Project. 6th Framework Programme.
European Commission. CIT4-CT  

6. What works. SEAs derive from a rigorous analysis of educational systems, theories and practices. Particularly, from 27 case studies across schools serving families from low SES where children achieve excellent results.
Pupil´s achievement (Maths, Literacy, etc)
Values, coexistence, social cohesion
Pupils’ achievement in reading
in a 5 year period 
Percentage of immigrant students for the same period 
We like helping each other, we have more fun and became more friends (girl 10 years old) 
No isolated best practices. Success in very different contexts (rural-urban, low-high SES, small-large schools, etc.). Universal components, transferable across contexts 

7. 6 Successful Educational Actions
Interactive Groups
Dialogic Literary Gatherings
Educative participation of the Community
Family Education
Dialogic training for teachers
Dialogic Model of Conflict Prevention and Resolution

8. International Expansion
+ Universities, governments, and other public and private organizations
United Kingdom (17)
Spain (209)
Portugal (10)
Mexico (131)
Italy
Colombia (45)
Cyprus
Ecuador
Malta
Brazil (594)
Peru (62)
With non for proffit organizations: Natura
With EU funds: SEAS4ALL and STEP4SEAS
With governmental support: Spain and Portugal and Ecuador
Argentina (139)
Total: More than schools
around the world
Chile (18)

9. European Toolkit for Schools for: - school heads - teachers - policy makers - anybody working with schools
The Toolkit aims at supporting school heads, teachers and other professionals and partners working with schools, in identifying the needs and gaps in prevention of early school leaving and in finding suitable solutions.
It includes helpful information, examples of measures and resource material to inspire their efforts in providing effective and high-quality education. The aim of the Toolkit is also to support the exchange and experience among school practitioners and policy makers.

10. Further information EU work on ESL:
European Toolkit for Schools:
90 sec. video on early school leaving, subtitles in 23 languages:
Video on European Toolkit for Schools, subtitles in 23 languages:
INCLUD-ED project website: