InspirED Inclusion –
Seminar on Learning for All
Date: March 16th – 20th, 2026
Venue: Luovi Vocational College, Veteraanikatu 2, Oulu, Finland
Welcome to explore the excellence of the Finnish education system from early childhood education to vocational education and training, with a special focus on inclusivity.
This website is continuously being updated. Please revisit to stay informed.
To Whom
InspirED Inclusion – Seminar on Learning for All will bring together educational professionals, including principals, managers, teachers and system developers.
Highlights
- Inclusive Education: Learn about Finland’s educational system and top-tier practices and how we foster excellent learning outcomes.
- Special Support: Discover best practices for supporting all students to integrate successfully into school, society, and the world of work.
- Learning Environments: Visit innovative and inclusive schools and workplaces. Meet teachers, students and partners.
Learning Seminar Program
Join us at the InspirED Learning Seminar for interesting presentations, hands-on workshops with practical tools for supporting students with special needs, and inspiring school visits.
Choose between the 2-day intensive seminar package for a quick dive into inclusive education, or the 4-day program for a deeper exploration of our best practices.
Please find the Preliminary Seminar Program below. The language of the seminar is English.
Monday 16th March, 2025
Arrival to Oulu, Finland
Welcome (around 5-6pm)
Dinner
Tuesday 17th March, 2025
Morning session
Keynote speaker (TBC)
Introduction to Finnish Education System
Special Needs Education in Finland including current national changes in the special needs support
Discussion
Lunch
Afternoon session
Wellbeing in schools and kindergartens
Collaborative co-teaching as a support system for special needs
Discussion
Coffee / tea
Making an individual study plan for a student
Discussion
Networking
Evening
**Optional:
- Sauna experience (Please check: https://koivurannansaunalautta.fi/en/ ; self-guided & self-paid) ·
- Winter outdoor experience (Please check for example: https://nallikarisafaris.fi/en_US ; self-guided & self-paid)
- Library experience, City of Oulu’s main library “Saari” re-opened in November 2025 after renovation (self-guided, free)
Wednesday 18th March, 2025
Morning session
Kindergarten visit OR Company visit – collaboration of Special Education Vocational College and working life
Primary School visit OR Special Education Vocational College visit
Lunch
Afternoon session
Innovative digital tools in special needs
Ruori Assessment Tool
Discussion
Coffee / tea
Emotional, personal, and online safety skills education
Discussion
Evening
**Optional:
- Sauna experience (Please check: https://koivurannansaunalautta.fi/en/ ; self-guided & self-paid) ·
- Winter outdoor experience (Please check for example: https://nallikarisafaris.fi/en_US ; self-guided & self-paid)
- Library experience, City of Oulu’s main library “Saari” re-opened in November 2025 after renovation (self-guided, free)
Thursday 19th March, 2025
Morning
Comprehensive School visit (Special Education School) OR Special Education Vocational College visit
School lunch
Afternoon
Language-aware teaching and support for multilingual children
Plain language to communicate with students
Discussion
Coffee / tea
Alternative teaching methods
Discussion
Evening
**Optional:
- Sauna experience (Please check: https://koivurannansaunalautta.fi/en/ ; self-guided & self-paid) ·
- Winter outdoor experience (Please check for example: https://nallikarisafaris.fi/en_US ; self-guided & self-paid)
- Oulu Sinfonia Concert (Please check: https://oulusinfonia.fi/en/concerts/ ; self-guided & self-paid)
Friday 20th March, 2025
Morning
Upper Secondary School visit OR Case examples from Special Vocational Education
School lunch
Afternoon
Behavioural challenges of the students
Discussion
Coffee / tea
Reflection session
Q&A
Feedback
Certificates
Group photo
Registrations
Registration opens in September.
Practical Information
The information is continuously being updated.
How to get Oulu?
By Air: via Helsinki connecting flights to Oulu
By Train or Bus: via Helsinki, or via Haaparanta-Tornio to Oulu.
Please consider the environment, and check green travel options also for better prices, connections and scenery.
How to get Luovi Vocational College?
The learning seminar will be held at Luovi Vocational College, in the Artteli Hall. Luovi is located in a beautiful wooden barracks area near the center of Oulu. The buildings, previously used for military purposes, have been renovated for educational use.
Address: Veteraanikatu 2, 90130 Oulu
What are the accommodation options?
You can find several hotels in Oulu that suit your needs.
Updates coming soon.
Can I use Erasmus+ funding?
Teachers and other school, university and adult education staff are eligible to receive an Erasmus plus grant covering the learning seminar costs. Read more about Erasmus plus KA1 grant from..
Updates coming soon.
Do I need a visa to Finland?
If you are coming from a country outside the Schengen area, you may need a visa to enter Finland. For more information, please visit the website of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.
Organisers
Luovi Vocational College
City of Oulu
globaleducation@luovi.fi
