SCHOOL UP: Digital Competencies and Psychosocial Support
The project aims to address the urgent needs arising from the full-scale war, focusing on providing quality educational services and psychosocial support for educators and school administrators.
The project, developed by international and Ukrainian experts, including teachers, trainers, and psychologists, is specifically designed to help educators develop digital competencies and master the basics of psychosocial support for students.
The project also provides schools with the necessary technical equipment.
Enhancing digital competencies of general secondary education teachers, specifically tailored to the needs of online learning, and ensuring that education remains accessible to children with special educational needs.
Improving the skills of psychology students and school psychologists in addressing gender-based violence and trauma. It equips them with practical tools to apply this knowledge effectively when working with students.
Expanding and enhancing psychological support provided to children in participating general secondary education institutions.
Providing modern hardware and software for schools involved in the project to foster an improved learning environment.
Strengthening the organizational capacity of local partners to ensure the more effective implementation of initiatives and fostering sustainable development.
Data Collection and Analysis
Gathering data on the current level of teachers’ digital competencies and assessing the state of psychosocial support for students in the schools participating in the project.
Teacher Training
Organizing training sessions for teachers on the effective use of modern digital tools in online education, with a focus on the specifics of inclusive learning.
Support for Students’ Mental Health
Implementing a set of activities aimed at enhancing the skills of school psychologists and psychology students from higher education institutions. As part of the project, participants will continue applying the acquired knowledge in practical settings.
Equipment
Supplying schools involved in the project with essential equipment and licensed software to support effective online learning and enhance the overall educational process.
Humanitarian Fund for Ukraine (UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Ukraine / OCHA Ukraine)
MTÜ Mondo
Real Ukrainians and Sincere Heart Foundation
January – December 2023
Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine
It was an amazing training. I am truly delighted with the knowledge, skills, and format of the sessions. They left a lasting impression on me—one I’m sure will stay with me for a very long time.
These five days of training felt like a breath of fresh, positive energy and inspiration! Everything was presented clearly and accessibly.
Incredibly useful training! Each productive day brought a wave of positive emotions through interactions with coaches and fellow participants. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this project!
Words can’t fully express my gratitude! A very friendly atmosphere, professional trainers, and excellent living and working conditions. Huge thanks to everyone involved in this amazing project!
Wonderful, relevant, and modern! Outstanding trainers, up-to-date knowledge, and valuable skills! The conditions were excellent! Thank you so much!
Project participants
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