Greece is advancing its commitment to more inclusive and supportive education with the launch of the program, ConnectEdParents+, a national initiative created by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports.
Backed by a €3.5 million ($ 4.06 million) investment under the country’s Sectoral Development Program, the project aims to equip parents with modern tools, expert guidance, and continuous support so they can play a stronger, more confident role in their children’s learning and emotional development. The effort aligns with broader European objectives that promote social cohesion and equal opportunities for all students.
Greece’s new education program forms a stronger partnership between home and school
ConnectEdParents+ is an education program that places parents at the center of student support.
The program addresses issues that significantly influence everyday school life, including bullying, harmful behaviors, learning disruption, and online risks.
Through structured guidance and practical strategies, the initiative helps parents respond proactively and maintain a stable, encouraging home environment.
The program’s focus is organized around four thematic pillars:
- Strategies for preventing and addressing bullying
- Support and guidance for avoiding addictions and harmful behaviors
- Responses to school disengagement and declining academic performance
- Awareness and management of digital-age risks
The overarching goal is to give parents reliable information, hands-on tools, and continuous assistance so they can identify difficulties early and strengthen children’s resilience.
A multi layered program designed for real impact
ConnectEdParents+ brings together a wide range of tools and activities designed to support families in meaningful and practical ways.
Specifically, the program offers:
- Digital platform
At the heart of ConnectEdParents+ is an online platform that serves as a central hub for learning and communication. It features expert-approved resources, progress-monitoring tools, and moderated forums where parents can engage in structured discussions.
- Self guided learning
The program offers videos, practical guides, SCORM-based modules, and other materials that parents can explore at their own pace, making the content accessible and flexible.
- Interactive communities
Parents can join digital discussion groups and topic-specific forums to share experiences, exchange ideas, and seek solutions with the support of specialists.
- In-Person activities across Greece
Workshops, seminars, and group counseling sessions, delivered by qualified professionals, will be held nationwide, providing families with hands-on support and expert insights.
- Podcasts and webinars
Regular online sessions and audio content will address current issues affecting students, offering practical advice and expert perspectives.
- Tools and guides
Digital and printed materials will help parents apply strategies at home and collaborate more effectively with teachers and school staff.
- Ongoing evaluation
The program includes continuous assessment to track how parents’ attitudes evolve, how collaboration with schools improves, and how students’ behavior and engagement change over time.
