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LeaFaP Internationale Abschlusstagung 2026: Programm
Wie können Professionelle Lerngemeinschaften (PLGs) an Schulen erfolgreich geleitet und begleitet werden? Nach intensiver, länderübergreifender Forschungsarbeit lädt das Team des Erasmus+ Projekts LeaFaP zur internationalen Abschlusstagung an die Pädagogische Hochschule Vorarlberg (Österreich) ein. Die Veranstaltung bietet eine Plattform für den Austausch zwischen Wissenschaft und Praxis und beleuchtet innovative Wege zu einer kooperativen Schulkultur. Das erwartet Sie …
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LeaFaP International Final Conference 2026: Program
How can Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in schools be successfully led and supported? Following intensive, cross-national research, the Erasmus+ project team LeaFaP invites you to its international closing conference at the University of Education Vorarlberg (Austria). The event provides a platform for exchange between science and practice, highlighting innovative pathways toward a collaborative school culture.…
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LeaFaP Internationale Abschlusstagung 2026: Anmeldung ab sofort möglich
Nach intensiver Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeit freuen wir uns sehr, nun weitere Informationen zur internationalen Abschlusstagung unseres Erasmus+ Projekts LeaFaP – Leading and Facilitating Professional Learning Communities in Schools towards an Inquiry-based and Reflective Practice bekanntzugeben. Nachdem wir bereits ein erstes Save the Date veröffentlicht haben, ist die Anmeldung ab sofort geöffnet. Die internationale Abschlusstagung findet…
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LeaFaP International Final Conference 2026: Registration Now Open
After an intensive period of research and development, we are delighted to share further information about the international final conference of our Erasmus+ project LeaFaP – Leading and Facilitating Professional Learning Communities in Schools towards an Inquiry-based and Reflective Practice. Following our previous save-the-date announcement, registration is now officially open. The international final conference will…
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Student Professional Learning Communities (S-PLCs): PHV at the Graz Primary School Congress 2024 – Proceedings chapter now available (Open Access)
As part of the LeaFaP consortium, University of Education Vorarlberg presented its work on Student Professional Learning Communities (S-PLCs) at the Graz Primary School Congress 2024 (Grazer Grundschulkongress). We are pleased to share that the contribution is now published in the official conference proceedings—and the full volume is open access and freely available. In the…
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🇪🇺 LeaFaP Transnational Project Meeting (Online)
On 26 January 2026, the LeaFaP project partners met for a Transnational Project Meeting via Zoom to finalise the last details of our free online training programme on Professional Learning Communities. We also advanced the preparations for our International Conference (Closing Event), where we will share key insights, practical approaches, and opportunities for exchange and…
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Webinar in Greece: Learning Communities in Action: The Role of Inquiry and Reflection 🇬🇷
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (AUTH) held a webinar entitled “Learning Communities in Action: The Role of Inquiry and Reflection” on the 19th of January. The presentation was made by Professor Sofia Avgitidou. In total, 99 teachers, heads, school advisors and University professors participated at the seminar free of charge. The key dimensions, necessary prerequisites,…
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Save the Date: International Conference on Professional Learning Communities
We are excited to announce the upcoming final conference of our Erasmus+ project LeaFaP. Mark your calendars for April 27 & 28, 2026! Over the past three years, our consortium of researchers and practitioners from across Europe has focused on the essential skills required to effectively lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The result is a…
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Coming up: Webinar on PLC and guiding tools for a successful establishment on February 6th, 2026
Within the series of LeaFaP Webinars the German and South Tyrolian partners connect their second Webinar on PLCs with a one-day-conference focussing on personnel development of pre-school leaders including training for establishing PLCs in their organization. Both, the conference and the webinar will be run in German. You find the Webinar listed among the workshops…
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🌍 Transnational Project Meeting in Trondheim, Norway
We’re delighted to be in Trondheim for our current transnational project meeting! Together with our international partners, we’re preparing the upcoming online trainings for PLC facilitators and leaders — supporting professional learning communities across Europe. Inspiring discussions, great collaboration, and beautiful surroundings!
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LeaFaP at ECER 2025: Facilitating the Facilitators of Professional Learning Communities
Leafap Erasmus+ participated in the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) “Charting the way forward: Education, Research, Potentials and Perspectives” which took place in Belgrade, Serbia, 8-12 September 2025. Our Greek partner, Professor Sofia Avgitidou from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki had the opportunity to share LEAFAP’s developments with colleagues from different countries regarding the facilitation…
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Looking back at EARLI 2025 in Graz (25–29 August 2025)
As the LeaFaP Consortium, we were proud to contribute to the conference with our symposium on “Multi-Level Extension to the Concept of Professional Learning Communities”. We discussed how Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) can be extended and supported across different educational levels. Our symposium included inspiring perspectives on: 🔹 The impact of student-teacher PLCs on teaching…
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Activities to Set Up PLCs and Facilitate Inquiry & Reflection
As part of our Erasmus+ project, we have developed a comprehensive set of structured activities to support leaders and facilitators of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in fostering inquiry-based and reflective professional learning. The activities are organized across seven key dimensions that are central to effective collaboration in schools: Relational, Communication, Collaboration, Learning and Knowledge Building,…
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📢 Bald verfügbar: Neue Veröffentlichung zu PLGs am 15. Mai 2025
Verfügbar unter folgendem Link / Access the publication here: https://bit.ly/3GLoRWj
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Looking Ahead: LeaFaP Meeting in Málaga & Marbella
At the end of May, the LeaFaP consortium will come together for its next transnational project meeting – this time in beautiful Málaga and Marbella, Spain! 🌞 The entire team is very much looking forward to reconnecting in person, sharing progress, and continuing our collaborative work in an inspiring setting. One of the central goals…
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Literature Review
The aim of the following synopsis is to systematize specific empirical experiences and conceptual ideas that are being discussed in the international discourse, mainly in European countries. We offer these insights to show how the concept of PLCs is laid out and particularly moderation, leadership or guidance of PLCs should be designed so that an…
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🌟 LeaFaP: Strengthening Professional Learning Communities Across Europe! 🌍📚
On January 20th, 2025, our LeaFaP team gathered online for another inspiring Transnational Project Meeting 🖥️✨. Partners from Austria, Spain, Norway, Greece, Italy, and Cyprus came together to discuss key topics, including: 📌 Dissemination strategies – How we share and expand our impact 🔄📌 Project status & next steps – Evaluating our progress and setting…
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Focus Group Interviews
The aim of the following reports is to provide a comprehensive overview of empirical experiences and conceptual insights related to leading and facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Our analysis explores challenges and needs in PLC moderation, leadership, and facilitation that encourage reflective dialogue and learning among members, leading to school innovation. Based on focus group…
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🇳🇴 LeaFaP at the NEON Conference in Tromsø!
The Norwegian team had the privilege of presenting LeaFaP and sharing the first results with the scientific community. The conference offered a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with inspiring minds in the unique setting of Tromsø, just above the Arctic Circle.
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