Education Innovation Immersion Program - Urbania & Bologna, Italy

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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.