COSERE Project: Highlights from the Inspiring Final Conference “Collegiality at School – A Common Path to Growth”

On April 10, 2025, the Final Conference of the COSERE Project, titled “Collegiality at School – A Common Path to Growth”, brought together school leaders, teachers, teacher educators, policymakers, and education implementers at the Riga Tourism and Creative Industry Technical School in Riga.

Throughout the day, participants explored the crucial role of collegial support in professional and school development. The morning session featured inspiring keynote speeches by Beāte Krauze-Čebotare, former CEO of Omniva Latvia; Gatis Pastars, Headmaster of Līvāni Secondary School No. 1; and Professor Milan Pol of Masaryk University. Each speaker offered valuable insights into leadership, teamwork, and fostering a culture of collegiality within schools.

In the afternoon, attendees participated in hands-on workshops focused on coaching, mentoring, and effective support practices, with expert contributions from organizations across Georgia, Italy, Cyprus, and Ireland. The conference also introduced the COSERE Project Handbook and the new e-Learning Platform and shared important research findings on collegial support in education.

The event was a true celebration of professional growth and collaboration — essential foundations for building resilient schools and societies.

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