(a) To ensure a deep understanding of DI and SEN categories

(b) To highlight structural elements for inclusion of all language learners (including those with learning difficulties or diverse backgrounds)

(c) To provide strategies for diagnostic and didactic assessment of language components

(d) To train language educators in implementing intervention models like RTI and multisensory methods through technology.

Knowledge

·Possess specialized and in-depth knowledge of the core concepts and diagnostic categories of Special Educational Needs (SEN).

·Know how to analyze major intervention models such as the Response to Intervention (RTI) Model and the theoretical framework of Differentiated Instruction (DI).

·Understand and articulate the principles of the multisensory teaching method for improving literacy skills (e.g., spelling).

Skills

·Possess a broad range of cognitive and practical skills for designing and utilizing appropriate informal and didactic assessment tools in the language classroom to evaluate core reading components (accuracy, decoding, fluency, comprehension) and writing skills.

·Apply the error analysis methodology to pinpoint specific learning difficulties (e.g., phonological errors, grammatical errors) for targeted intervention.

Competences

·Be able to develop and implement Differentiated Lesson Plans that accommodate various learning profiles and SEN categories (e.g., giftedness, dyslexia, ASD).

·Be able to select and effectively integrate ICT and Assistive Technologies into the language classroom to support and enhance learning for learners with SEN.

·Be able to manage the design of practical accommodations to improve reading fluency, spelling accuracy, phonological awareness, and metacognitive skills.

·To leverage Artificial Intelligence (ΑΙ) tools to generate differentiated instructional materials.

Professional outcomes

The DILL programme yields the following significant professional outcomes:

1.Professional qualification upgrade:

oParticipants gain a high-level specialization in a critical and contemporary field (Differentiated Instruction and Special Education in Languages), substantially enhancing their Curriculum Vitae (CV).

oThe certification from the AUTh C.E.L.L. and the 1 ECTS strengthen their academic and professional portfolio for future employment or academic progression.

2.Facilitation of international mobility and networking:

oThe clear indication of eligibility for Erasmus+ funding (Staff Mobility/BIP) makes the programme a direct tool for the professional development of language educators and staff across Europe.

oIt provides an international network of professionals (teachers, researchers, and education leaders) who share common interests and practices.

3.Immediate implementation and practical innovation:

oTrainees evolve into job-ready, innovative educators, capable of designing and implementing inclusive teaching practices that reduce school failure among students with SEN.

oThe programme equips them to serve as consultants or mentors within their school environments, disseminating evidence-based practices to colleagues.

4.Potential for scientific contribution:

oThe programme provides the necessary theoretical and methodological groundwork for students and researchers (PhD candidates/post-doctoral researchers) to deepen their research in the fields of Didactics, Special Education, and Linguistics.

The intensive Summer School is a specialized programme focusing on the application of Differentiated Instruction (DI) and addressing Special Educational Needs (SEN). It leverages technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure inclusion in the language classroom. The programme aims to provide a deep understanding of the theoretical principles of Differentiated Instruction (DI) and Special Educational Needs (SEN), while training language educators in designing and implementing evidence-based didactic intervention models using ICT tools, AI, and digital platforms to ensure inclusion within the language classroom aiming to maximize learning outcomes for all students.The programme responds directly to one of the greatest contemporary challenges: the need for inclusive education and the management of heterogeneous classes in language learning and thus fills an important educational and professional gap in language teacher training by offering specialized, evidence-based strategies and tools that are essential for maximizing learning for all language learners.

Interested parties submit an application online on the website of the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Applications for participation can be submitted by:

1. Educators and language teachers (Primary/Secondary)
2. School leaders (Principals, Coordinators)
3. Special education professionals (Special educators, speech therapists, psychologists)
4. Academics and researchers (Students (BA & MA), PhD candidates, Post-Doc researchers)
5. Professionals from diagnostic centers or NGOs.

The Application must be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

1.Identity Card or Passport (Displaying name and surname in Latin characters for the correct issuance of the Certificate).

2.Copy of University Degree or Certificate of Enrollment for students (In a relevant field such as Education, Linguistics, Philology, Psychology, etc.).

3.Proof of English Language Proficiency(Level B2 or higher).

4.Brief Curriculum Vitae (CV) (Ιn English).

5.Proof of Payment (Bank transfer receipt) (To be submitted after the initial application approval and before the start of the programme).

6.Erasmus+ Mobility Agreement / Confirmation from Home Institution (if applicable)

Prerequisites for participation in the programme:

► Laptop &Internet access

► Possession of personal e-mail

► Basic computer skills

► Good knowledge of English (B2)

Selection will be made based on priority order.

In the event that the minimum required number of trainees is not reached (15 participants), KEDIVIM reserves the right to change the start date of the programme or even cancel it.

In person: 25 teaching hours (and 1 hour of assessment) in five (5) days of face-to-face education at Room 105, New Building of Philosophy Faculty, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and autonomous learning.

Instructional Unit 1: Heterogeneity: Heterogeneity and inclusion

Instructional Unit 2: Introduction to SEN: SEN Categories and characteristics

Instructional Unit 3: Diagnosis and Didactic Assessment: Multidisciplinary vs. Didactic Assessment. Workshop on Informal Assessment Tools (Phonological Awareness, Grapheme-Phoneme Rules, Metacognitive Skills).

Instructional Unit 4: Intervention Models & Didactic Approaches: RTI Model in FLT. Principles and application of Differentiated Instruction (DI). Deep dive into the Multisensory Teaching Method for writing. 

Instructional Unit 5: Applied Practices: Workshop on Error Analysis & Accommodations. Group Work: Creation of a Comprehensive DI Lesson Plan for a specific SEN Case. Presentation and Peer-Feedback Session.

Instructional Unit 6: ICT, and Social Dimensions: Utilization of ICT/Assistive Technology for SEN. AI and language teaching. Best practices for Family-School Collaboration. 

The programme includes 25 hours of face-to-face teaching & 1 hour of assessment

Participants are provided with:

Digital educational material including lecture summaries in PDF format, suggested bibliography, links to electronic resources, self-assessment exercises, and application examples.

Trainee obligations

A. Trainee Obligations:

1. Participation in the KEDIVIM AUTH programmes implies full acceptance of the programme’s Study Guide and the Internal Operating Regulations of KEDIVIM AUTH .
2. The presence of trainees in educational programmes is mandatory. In programmes implemented in person, as well as in those implemented using the modern distance learning method, attendance is generally mandatory and the absence limit cannot exceed 10% of the scheduled training hours. The attendance of asynchronous education is implemented according to the study schedule defined by each programme.
3. To successfully complete the programme:

·the percentage of absences should not exceed 10% of the scheduled training hours,

·participants must have successfully completed the prescribed examination (Quizzes with min. 50% score and a Final Case Study/DI Lesson Plan),

the full tuition fees must have been paid by 26 July 2026 (Or depending on availability – Registration for the programme is limited to 40 participants, accepted on a first-come, first-served basis)

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B. Trainee Rights:

1. Trainees are informed by the Administrative Support Department of KEDIVIM about any kind of information related to the operation of the Center.
2. Trainees are supported electronically through the educational platform by their instructors, within the framework of the educational process, to resolve questions and provide clarifications related to the thematic modules of the programme.
3. Trainees have the right to request the interruption of the programme and the refund of tuition fees, in accordance with the provisions of article 12.9 of the Internal Operating Regulations of KEDIVIM AUTH
4. The work of the trainees is protected under intellectual property provisions.

After successful completion of the programme, participants receive a Certificate of Training, which is issued by the Center for Education and Lifelong Learning of the AUTH and signed by the President of the KEDIVIM.

Participants who have attended but not successfully completed the programme, will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

For more information, interested parties can contact them at the contact details below.

Name: Dr. Sofia Tsakalidou

Phone: +306955274603

Contact hours: 10.00-13.00 (Athens Time)

Email: dill@del.auth.gr

Name: Prof. Charis-Olga Papadopoulou

Phone: +306937235164

Contact hours: 10.00-13.00 (Athens Time)

Email: dill@del.auth.gr