Introducing EPA THE European Parents Association Johannes Theiner

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Introducing EPA, THE European Parents‘ Association Johannes Theiner EPA-President ECML meeting Graz, January 5

Introducing EPA, THE European Parents‘ Association Johannes Theiner EPA-President ECML meeting Graz, January 5 th, 2010

Introduction EPA THE European Parents‘ Association • founded in Milan in 1985 – 25

Introduction EPA THE European Parents‘ Association • founded in Milan in 1985 – 25 th anniversary • almost 50 member associations/24 countries • from Iceland to Cyprus, from Malta to Norway • Monopole status at the European Commission as stakeholder organisation of parents • representing 150 Millions of European citizens • involved in Civil Societey/Active European Citizenship • … most concerned about parents in education

Introduction Core paradigm of EPA: Parents are the primary educators of their children! first

Introduction Core paradigm of EPA: Parents are the primary educators of their children! first best … at least they have the potential Parents‘ rights are nested and positively linked to the child‘s right! Parents need to participate in public education to be informed, asked, involved Parents need encouragement and support. Core interest: establish “Parental Participation” (УЧЕШЋЕ РОДИТЕЉА)

EDUCATION – a Complex Process Competences knowledge attitude skills + self esteem RESPON teaching

EDUCATION – a Complex Process Competences knowledge attitude skills + self esteem RESPON teaching SIBILITY ? learning Complex process of interaction Change and development of educator and educated Life. Long Learning

PRESIDENT BOARD representing EPA Structure EUROPEAN PARTNERS EU Commission EU Institutions Associations Platforms six

PRESIDENT BOARD representing EPA Structure EUROPEAN PARTNERS EU Commission EU Institutions Associations Platforms six members among them 2 AUDITORS Vice-president Treasurer Secretary triggering advising supporting co-organising co-financing etc. electing WORK PLAN BUDGET REPORTS etc. approving GENERAL ASSEMBLY twice a year one vote per full member, no vote for associate and affiliate members discussing - presenting - informing

electing approving GENERAL ASSEMBLY EPA Organigram twice a year one vote per full member,

electing approving GENERAL ASSEMBLY EPA Organigram twice a year one vote per full member, no vote for associate and affiliate members discussing - presenting - informing delegating ASSOCIATE MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS FULL MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS AFFILIATE MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS REGIONAL NETWORK ACTIVITIES taking part NATIONAL or LOCAL ACTIVITIES

EPA activities Networking • communicating and facilitating members‘ communication • Two annual Conferences at

EPA activities Networking • communicating and facilitating members‘ communication • Two annual Conferences at General Assemblies • One or more additional conferences/events e. g. 2010: – „Forum for Parents: about Education“ in Luxembourg – Conference „Deciding for Best Education“ in Essen – Conference „Challenge Migration“ Vienna – Bratislava

EPA activities Representation • • • Taking part in EU consultations Member in EUCIS-LLL

EPA activities Representation • • • Taking part in EU consultations Member in EUCIS-LLL Member of WGs of the Council of Europe Partner of piccolingo Co-operations with – European School Psychologists – European History Educators (EUROCLIO) – European Associations of „School Partners“ – PASS (Latvia) just starting tomorrow … – …