Unlock the Future of Education in Italy!
Dates: May 23 - May 31, 2026
Why This Experience Matters:
Step into the heart of educational innovation in Urbania, Italy. Experience the MOF methodology, a groundbreaking innovation from Finland that has been interpreted and blended throughout Italy - birthplace of both the Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches, and transform your organization’s teaching with cutting-edge strategies. This program offers a rare opportunity to experience this innovative teaching method firsthand - in classrooms from Pre-K to higher education.
Who Can Join:
This exclusive opportunity is open to all experienced and aspiring educators and administrators eager to elevate their teaching skills and explore impactful innovative approaches.
Why You Should Care:
- Engage Directly with Innovators: Learn from visionaries behind the MOF Methodology’s extensive adoption in Italy and bring back insights that will revolutionize your classroom.
- Hands-On Learning: Observe and participate in authentic MOF environments from Pre-K through higher education, gaining practical skills you can apply immediately.
- Entrepreneurial Edge: Infuse entrepreneurial thinking into your educational practice, setting you apart as a leader in your field.
Registration Deadline:
- December 15 for community members and alumni. ($1,000 deposit due at that time). The deposit is refundable if the program does not make full capacity.
- Millikin students must follow the normal registration process and international scholarship/fellowship calendar published by the Center for International Education.
Cost and Funding:
$3,595 per person (double occupancy), excluding airfare to/from Bologna, Italy.
*Includes lodging, ground transportation, school visits and 10 meals.