Program Learning Beyond the Classroom brings together educators, parents, community leaders, and researchers to strengthen childhood education through innovative, locally driven approaches. The initiative emphasizes parental choice, family engagement, and practical skills development while exploring experiential and nature-based learning that prepares children for future success.

The program responds to concerns about children’s reduced outdoor activity, limited opportunities for free play, and increasing mental health challenges, while also supporting families’ ability to choose educational pathways that best fit their values and goals. By combining a leadership summit with professional training, participants gain tools to create environments that foster healthy development, resilience, and readiness for tomorrow’s workforce.

The program also builds professional networks and encourages collaboration among institutions and individuals committed to strengthening childhood education outcomes, while respecting local control and community priorities.

Two-Day Event Structure

Day 1: Leadership Summit

Participants will explore the future of childhood education with a focus on:

• Healthy child development and resilience
• Family choice and community engagement
• The role of nature and outdoor learning in building future-ready skills

Interactive sessions and panels will help shape a shared vision that balances innovation with respect for parental authority and local values.

Day 2: Educator Training – Nature-Based Learning

• Foundations of Nature-Based Learning: Research and principles behind outdoor learning, tied to workforce-relevant skills like problem-solving and creativity.
• Creating Learning Environments: Designing spaces that encourage exploration and innovation using natural materials.
• Teaching with Intention: Strengthening educators’ ability to guide purposeful, play-based learning aligned with family and community priorities.
• Curriculum in Practice: Practical tools for implementing nature-based approaches, including project-based learning and assessment methods that highlight merit and achievement.

All registrations will be done through – Nova Vizija Detinjstva — Samit i trening · 6.–7. jul 2026, Beograd

The program will be in Serbian language.