Highlighting Inclusive Education: The Atollo Project Presentation in Zagreb

On January 24, 2025, the Atollo Project marked a significant milestone with its presentation in Zagreb, Croatia, under the auspices of the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy. This event, held at the International Hotel, served as a crucial platform for disseminating the project’s goals and achievements in the field of inclusive education, specifically tailored for children with developmental and learning difficulties. 

Organised by the ministry, the presentation attracted a diverse group of stakeholders, including education experts, school principals, and educational policymakers from across Croatia. The primary objective was to shed light on the transformative educational opportunities that the Atollo Project, co-financed by the Erasmus+ program, brings to the table. 

Atollo Project Presentation in Zagreb

The event commenced with insightful speeches from key figures such as Zvonimir Stanić, Executive Director of the Modernization of Education and Training Division at Profil Klett d.o.o., alongside Anica Ježić, Deputy Ombudsman for Persons with Disabilities, and Tatjana Katkić Stanić, Director of the Institute for Social Welfare. Their addresses underscored the project’s commitment to enhancing the educational landscape for children facing unique learning challenges. 

Kristina Ferara Blašković, Head of the EU Projects Department at Profil Klett d.o.o., provided an in-depth look at the project’s framework. The Atollo Project endeavors to analyze and revamp curricula from eight partnering countries, creating digital educational content that is both accessible and engaging for its target demographic—children with a spectrum of developmental and learning difficulties. 

Further elaboration on digital education strategies was offered by ministry representatives Lejla Osmančević Katkić (Senior Advisor – Specialist in the Service for Deinstitutionalization and Transformation of Social Welfare Institutions) and Katarina Špehar Fiškuš (Head of the Service for Improving the Quality of Professional Work and Professional Supervision). Their presentations highlighted the project’s approach to integrating digital tools into everyday teaching, fostering an environment that supports personalized learning experiences and boosts student engagement. 

A key part of the presentation focused on the practical implementation in schools. Detailed guidelines were provided on how schools could join the pilot project, the expectations set forth, and the comprehensive support structure in place, including necessary training for teachers and guardians facilitated by Profil Klett d.o.o., to ensure a seamless adoption of the digital tools. 

The event wrapped up with an interactive discussion, allowing attendees to voice their questions and thoughts about the project’s direction and impact. This dialogue was instrumental in reinforcing the Atollo Project’s vision of modernizing education and supporting the needs of all learners, particularly those with special educational requirements. 

The presentation in Zagreb not only highlighted the project’s dedication to educational innovation but also solidified the collective commitment to advancing inclusive education in Croatia, promising a brighter future for all students.