The 3rd Teachers’ Forum of the European Schools (TFES 2026) is planned to take place in
Riga, Latvia, on 13–14 April 2026.
Atjaunināts: 17.02.2026.
TFES Riga, 13-14 April 2026
SELECTED PARTICIPANTS LIST FROM EUROPEAN SCHOOL
The Latvian Presidency, together with the TFES organising team, is proud to announce the selected participants for the Teachers’ Forum in Riga, taking place on 13–14 April, across three categories:
- Workshops
- World Café
- Posters
We are delighted by the strong response in all three categories. The selection committee carefully reviewed and evaluated 73 Workshop applications, 37 World Café proposals, and 31 Exhibition poster submissions. The applications reflected a remarkable level of creativity, commitment, and professional experience, highlighting the rich expertise that teachers from European Schools are ready to share.
We are confident that the selected participants will enjoy an inspiring and engaging forum, and that they will return to their schools with fresh ideas, renewed energy, and valuable insights to share with their colleagues.
All applicants will be contacted shortly and asked to confirm their participation, including the names of the representatives who will attend the forum.
We have received information regarding the withdrawal of several applications, so we are publishing updated information on the list of accepted applications.
| Title of the Proposal |
Applicant |
School |
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WORKSHOPS |
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1. |
Teachers' and Pupils' Wellbeing for Building Quality Education. |
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| 1.1. |
Trust Networks and Student Wellbeing – Creating Safe Educational Environments |
Fabiana Lubelli |
ES Brindisi |
| 1.2. |
Emerging Talents: A School-Embedded Gifted Programme Supporting Pupil and Teacher Wellbeing through Structured Autonomy and Coaching |
Cathlene Taal |
ES The Hague |
| 1.3. |
A hybrid Support model for Enhancing Autistic Pupil Wellbeing through Traditional Methods and AI Innovation |
Sónia Raposo |
ES Luxembourg I |
| 1.4. |
An Empathetic School and Empathetic Pupils with the "Jeu des 3 Figures" |
Yannick Muller |
AES Strasbourg |
| 2. |
Data in Education: Between Theory, Policy, and Classroom Practice |
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| 2.1. |
Differentiated Learning at Scale: A Practical AI-Assisted Framework for European Schools |
Martel Guillaume |
ES Mol |
| 2.2. |
Two Disciplines, One Purpose: Designing Subject-Specific AI Chatbots for English and STEM Learning (S4–S7) |
Michael Purcell |
ES Alicante |
| 2.3. |
From Ink to Insight: Turning Student Handwriting into Actionable Data with Multimodal AI |
Tapani Saarinen |
ES Brussels II |
| 2.4. |
The Agile Educator: Mastering Time Management, Strategic Planning, and Adaptability |
Sónia Raposo |
ES Luxembourg I |
| 3. |
European Values in School Culture: From Belonging and Inclusion to Community Engagement |
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| 3.1. |
From Principles to Competences: Enacting European Values as Transferable Skills through Philosophical Praxis in Inclusive and Democratic Education |
Uta Schaerf |
ES Mol |
| 3.2. |
From Children’s Rights to Classroom Practice: Experiencing European Values through Participatory Methods and Project-Based Learning |
Sónia Raposo |
ES Luxembourg I |
| 3.3. |
EUphoria – positives of living in the EU |
Diana Larsson |
ES Bergen |
| 3.4. |
European Values in School Culture: From Belonging to Community Engagement |
Sónia Raposo |
ES Luxembourg I |
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WORLD CAFE |
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1. |
Beyond the Paper Trail: Automating School Logistics to Reclaim Teaching Time |
Martel Guillaume |
ES Mol |
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2. |
Talk For Write - an interactive language approach to improve pupils’ collaboration and active participation. |
Natasha Mackenzie Ford |
AES Rhein Mein |
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3. |
FEEL, THINK, LEARN |
Rocío Lendinez Pegalajar |
ES Alicante |
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4. |
A Whole-School Wellbeing Ecosystem: Sharing Practices from Nursery to Secondary Education |
Sonia Raposo |
ES Luxembourg I |
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5. |
Fit Teachers – Fit Kids – Fit Community Wellbeing in everyday school life at the European School Munich (primary school)- Pilates and sponsored runs as catalysts for a healthy and resilient school culture |
Jana Hesse |
ES Munich |
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6. |
A Mug Of Mindfulness: Mindful Breaks With Tea |
Catharina Wilke |
ES Brussels II |
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7. |
Building Belonging Through Action: A Multilingual and Inclusive School Flea Market as a Tool for Active Citizenship |
Cihad Mola |
ES Brussels II |
| 8. |
From Transition to Wellbeing: AI-Supported Differentiation Across Primary and Secondary |
Patricia McAteer |
European School of The Hague |
| 9. |
Including and promoting the well-being of dependent pupils and their care-takers (support teachers and assistants) at a whole school level |
Marjolaine Fuminier |
European School of Brussels IV |
| 10. |
Inclusive Preschool in Action: Tools for Well-being and Growth |
Zsuzsanna Timár |
European School Brussels I, Uccle |
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POSTERS |
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1. |
Physical Education as a supportive space for student wellbeing, emotional regulation, resilience and learning readiness. |
Darina Ivanova |
ES Frankfurt |
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2. |
The Mindful Start: Cultivating Wisdom through Stillness |
Maria Victoria de Nova Rodriguez |
ES Karlsruhe |
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3. |
Teaching Together for Well-Being: A Collaborative European Early Education Team |
Marta Garcia-Marin |
ES Brussels III |
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4. |
Wellbeing in Action: Building Soft Skills for Teachers and Students |
Stella Theologou |
Brussels I |
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5. |
„Class+“– Because Students’ Well-Being Comes First |
Lynn Verdier |
Lënster Lycée International School (AES JUN) |
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6. |
Pupil Survey - How the student voice at the European School Rhein Main develops our school. |
Helena Riffer |
AES Rhein Main |
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7. |
Yoga for focus, concentration and mindfulness in primary school using the example of a P1/2 project class |
Jana Kukwa |
ES Frankfurt |
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8. |
Calm By Design - Creating Calm Learning Environments Through Intentional Visual Simplicity |
Irene Koch |
ES Alicante |
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9. |
How creative communication builds wellbeing in our school. |
Vanessa Weßbecher |
ES Karlsruhe |
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10. |
Stories Without Borders: A Multilingual European Book Club |
Belén Álvarez García |
ES Munich |
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11. |
Secondary: The Class Teacher Reimagined |
Alexandra Bebb |
AES Rhein Main |
| 12. |
Timeline – United in Diversity |
Eva Onn |
ES Frankfurt |
Currently registration is open to confirmed speakers and participants – workshop, World Café and poster presenters.
For other school representatives, registration will be opened from 16 February 2026.
For any enquiries, please contact the Latvian Presidency Team at LVpresidency@izm.gov.lv
Information for European Schools - Call for Applications
European Schools are invited to submit proposals for the 3rd Teachers’ Forum of the European Schools (TFES 2026).
Detailed information on the call for applications is available in the attached PDF document.
- Application deadline: closed.