During these days, they will participate in the various stages of the external evaluation process of educational centers, attending interviews with the schools’ governing bodies, self-evaluation teams, teachers, students, and families. They will also accompany the evaluation teams on classroom visits, observe teaching practices, attend analysis meetings, and participate in internal coordination sessions.

Two of them are attending the Innovative Leadership in Education – Soft Skills Teacher Course in Athens (Greece), aimed at strengthening personal and professional competencies in educational leadership, effective communication, and collaborative work. The program includes practical activities, case analyses, and strategies to promote more creative, participatory, and inclusive educational environments.

At the same time, two other inspectors are taking part in the Strategic Leadership and Management for Principals, Vice Principals and School Policymakers course in Dubrovnik (Croatia), which addresses topics such as strategic management of schools, conflict resolution, advanced communication, stress management, and public relations in the educational field. The training combines theoretical sessions with visits to Croatian schools, fostering the exchange of experiences with local school leaders and teachers.

In Bamberg (Germany), three inspectors are undertaking a placement focused on learning about the Bavarian education system, with special attention to the organization of the inspectorate, arts education, and dual vocational training. Throughout the week, they are visiting the E.T.A. Hoffmann-Gymnasium, primary and secondary schools, vocational training centers, and the local education authority, addressing topics such as inclusion, dropout prevention, and educational quality assessment.

At the same time, in Krakow (Poland), another group of inspectors from the Valencian Community is taking part in a training placement that includes visits to schools, universities, and educational leadership departments at the Jagiellonian University (Uniwersytet Jagielloński), as well as activities focused on developing digital competencies, fostering pedagogical innovation, and promoting cooperation among educational institutions.

During these days, the inspectors will visit various institutions and educational centers in the Versailles area to learn about the organization of the French education inspectorate, teacher professional development, and different inclusion and school health programs. They will also participate in activities focused on primary education, language teaching, and innovative methodologies.

This experience promotes the exchange of good practices and strengthens international educational cooperation.

Three inspectors from the Territorial Directorate of Valencia are currently in Sweden participating in a Job Shadowing experience, with the aim of gaining first-hand insight into the work of the Education Inspectorate in an international context.