Reggio Emilia Study Groups for U.S. Educators

Angela Ferrario is the U.S. Liaison for Study Groups to Reggio Emilia, Italy. Since 1994 she had been working in collaboration with Reggio Children, organizing and accompanying one or two groups per year and the annual U.S. Students and Professors Study Group that takes place in March.

Angela was a founding board member of the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA) and is currently on the board of the Boston Area Reggio Inspired Network (BARIN).

For more information about Reggio Children and the Loris Malaguzzi International Center, visit www.reggiochildren.it. Here you will find additional opportunities to study in Reggio Emilia during the 2019/2020 school year, including the annual April International Study Group which is another option for U.S. educators. For more information about NAREA, visit www.reggioalliance.org.

U.S. Reggio Emilia Students and Professors Study Group

March 2020

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U.S. Reggio Emilia In-Depth Study Group

March/April 2020

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Angela Ferrario is the Founder of International Study Tours, LLC, which she established in 2005 for the creation of educational travel initiatives in collaboration with U.S. and International colleagues. Offerings in 2020 include a delegation to Pistoia, Italy and Learning Together in a Special Place: Perspectives on Leadership, an on-going series of retreats for educational leaders at Palazzo Donati in Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy.

Leadership Retreats for Educators Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy

May/June 2020

May/June 2020 Leadership Retreats for Educators Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy

In the 6th year of this series, two sessions are being offered for a cross section of educational leaders. May 30 – June 4, Educational Leadership: Embracing A Strong Image of Children and Adults and June 6 – 11, Communication Skills to Support Professional Growth. Small group professional development will be complemented by sightseeing excursions and encounters with local artisans and townspeople, taking you inside village life.

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Pistoia, Italy Delegation

March 2020

March 2020 Pistoia, Italy Delegation

A unique opportunity to visit the infant toddler centers and preschools in Pistoia, Italy, through a collaboration between the Municipality of Pistoia and International Study Tours. This delegation is offered as an extension for participants attending the U.S. Students and Professors Study Group or the In Depth Study Group in Reggio Emilia, Italy.

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"I would like to join the chorus in praise of the wonderful people, setting, food and wine that enhanced our learning together in a special place."

"Time to learn, to share, to give, to make friends, to think!
Thank you all for being part of this and for making my life brighter."

"Thanks again for sharing your wisdom, challenges, ideas, and strengths with us all! It was wonderful!"

"How wonderful it was to be there, to know interesting and provocative people and to learn from different sources and fields. Words cannot express my appreciation and deepest appreciation to all of you. The powerful collaborative process of our work was intense."

"I wouldn't be the educator/administrator/human I am today without the serendipitous life lessons you facilitated during our time together in Mercatello. I am forever grateful and am confident our paths will cross again soon."

"I am deeply grateful to all of you for all I have received - for being open to the experiences and giving so much of yourselves to our retreat. The whole is clearly more than the sum of its parts."

"I want to thank all of you for the connections we made!"

Angela Ferrario

International Study Tours, LLC
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(508) 473-8001
15 Beach Street Extension
Milford, MA 01757

About Angela

Questions? Please contact Angela below.

Angela Ferrario is the Founder of International Study Tours, LLC, which she established in 2005 for the creation of educational travel initiatives in collaboration with U.S. and International colleagues. For more than two decades, Angela has been organizing and leading study groups to Reggio Emilia, Italy for educators, students and professors in collaboration with Reggio Children. She also arranges and leads small delegations to visit schools in Pistoia, Italy in the Tuscany region.

Through her responsibilities as U.S. Liaison for Study Groups to Reggio Emilia and as one of the U.S. representatives to the Reggio Children International Network www.reggiochildren.it, she has had the privilege of working with and learning from many esteemed educators and scholars around the world. These strong collegial alliances, along with her organizational and pedagogical experience, are the foundation of her expanded focus on international education and travel.

Angela began her career as a teacher and has held positions as Director of Special Projects at the World Bank Children’s Center in Washington, DC, Boston/Cambridge Regional Manager at Bright Horizons Family Solutions, and Director of Program Development at Associated Early Care and Education in Boston.

She was a founding board member of NAREA (North American Reggio Emilia Alliance) www.reggioalliance.org and currently serves on the board of BARIN (Boston Area Reggio Inspired Network). Angela earned a M.Ed from Wheelock College. In 2010, through NAFSA: Association of International Educators www.nafsa.org, Angela received certification from the Academy for International Education after completing a year-long program of study, covering the many facets of international education and study abroad.

Angela Ferrario

International Study Tours, LLC

inquiries@internationalstudytours.org

phone: (508) 473-8001

15 Beach Street Ext. Milford, MA 01757

May/June 2020 Registration Form Leadership Retreats for Educators, Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy

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May/June 2020 Registration Form Leadership Retreats for Educators, Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy

Please check which program you are attending:

May 30 - June 4, 2020 ($1990)June 6 - 11, 2020 ($1990)

Session One: May 30 - June 4, 2020
Educational Leadership: Embracing A Strong Image of Children and Adults
Facilitators: Alison Maher & Andrea Sisbarro, Boulder Journey School

Session Two: June 6 - 11, 2020
Conversations That Matter: Communication Skills to Support Professional Growth
Facilitator: Susan MacDonald, Inspiring New Perspectives

You will be notified when we reach the minimum number of 10 participants and can then proceed to make your travel arrangements.

Refunds & Cancellation: Payment is refundable in full minus a $150 processing fee until March 31, 2020. For cancellations received after March 31, 2020, there will be no refund unless the space can be filled by April 30.

Room Accommodations: Double occupancy in shared twin bedded rooms. If you are traveling alone, we will pair you with another traveler of the same gender. If you would like a guarantee of a single room, a supplement of $325 is required. (Please inquire for further information.)

Travel Agreement

• I agree that International Study Tours, LLC acts only as the agent for the several hotels and other suppliers providing accommodations and services to participants.
• I agree that International Study Tours, LLC shall not be liable for any cancellation, injury, loss, damage, expense, delay or inconvenience which may be caused or sustained by any participant.
• I understand that participants are responsible for individual insurance for accidents of any type that may occur during the program and that travel.
• Insurance is not included and should be secured by the individual participant.

Learning Together in a Special Place: Perspectives on Leadership
Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy
May/June 2020
Organized by Angela Ferrario
International Study Tours, LLC

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March 2020 Registration Form U.S. Students and Professors Study Group Reggio Emilia, Italy

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March 21-26, 2020 U.S. Students and Professors Study Group Reggio Emilia, Italy

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at several hotels within walking distance to the International Center including: Albergo Morandi, Albergo Reggio, Hotel Europa, B&B del Vescovado.

NAREA members receive a $100 discount. If you are a NAREA member check yes above and $100 will be deducted from your invoice. For membership information please visit: www.reggioalliance.org. Balance may be paid by PayPal, credit card or check and is due upon receipt of Confirmation and Invoice but no later than Feb 21, 2019.

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Meals: Buffet style breakfast is offered daily at all hotels. In addition to the welcome lunch on Sunday, lunch is provided on the 3 days during the program. Accommodations for 5 nights are included from check-in on Saturday, March 21 to check-out on Thursday, March 26.

Optional Pistoia Extension

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Refunds & Cancellation: Payment is refundable in full minus a $100 processing fee until February 21, 2020. For cancellations received after February 21, 2020, there will be no refund due.

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U.S. Students and Professors Study Group
Reggio Emilia, Italy
March 21-26, 2020
Organized by Angela Ferrario
International Study Tours, LLC

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RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE

Angela Ferrario dba International Study Tours LLC acts only as the agent for the several hotels and other suppliers providing accommodations and services to participants. International Study Tours, LLC shall not be liable for any cancellation, injury, loss, damage, expense, delay or inconvenience which may be caused or sustained by any participant.

Reggio Children S.r.l is released from any charges and obligations related to possible cancellations or date changes when due to circumstances beyond Reggio Children’s control or for any other reason not directly imputable to the failure of Reggio Children S.r.l. In this unlikely case, Reggio Children S.r.l. undertakes to agree with Angela Ferrario new dates for the Initiative, or if an agreement is not reached, to release Angela Ferrario and thereby participants from all payment obligations. Reggio Children S.r.l. is not responsible for travel arrangements or other planning costs incurred. Reggio Children S.r.l. reserves the right to modify the program according to organizational needs or to Public Authorities’ provisions or measures. Participants are responsible for issuing an individual insurance policy for accidents of any type, which may occur during the Study Group when not inside a municipal institution. Reggio Children S.r.l. will provide insurance for participants for damages caused to people or things inside the municipal institutions.

Travel Insurance is not included and should be secured by the individual participant.

Fee to Reggio Children S.r.l.

The organization and presentation of the study group program for the week
An informational folder for each participant with materials about the town of Reggio Emilia, its municipal infant toddler centers and preschools, Reggio Children and the Loris Malaguzzi International Center
Private bus transportation to and from the centers in Reggio Emilia when required by the program
Professional interpreters when required by the program
Insurance as specified in Responsibility Clause
Refreshments during coffee breaks each day
Lunch Mon through Friday at Pause Restaurant and a farewell reception

Services provided by Angela Ferrario, U.S. Liaison for Study Groups to Reggio Emilia and by International Study Tours, LLC

Introductory meeting and welcome lunch on Sunday
Arrangement of hotel accommodations (buffet style breakfast is included daily at all hotels)
Registration process and coordination of the study group experience to support professional development, collaboration and collegiality among participants
Communication with Reggio Children and group participants prior to departure and while in Reggio Emilia
Credit card services, foreign currency transfer fees and administrative services
Assistance arranging private ground transportation between airports and Reggio Emilia

Vision for Learning Together in a Special Place Series

Having traveled extensively throughout Italy, Angela regularly spends time in Mercatello sul Metauro, a small town in the lesser-known Marche region, largely undiscovered by tourists. Her desire is to create opportunities for others to enjoy the beauty of this special place while learning together at Palazzo Donati. https://www.palazzodonati.it

Her knowledge about and passion for Italy combined with her experience as an educational leader and group organizer, led her to create the series, Learning Together in a Special Place.

Other beautiful locations and venues are being researched as the series evolves and grows in collaboration with colleagues from different parts of the world. The format offers small group professional development in a retreat-like atmosphere, covering a range of topics. Each learning experience is designed and facilitated by inspirational thinkers and is enhanced by authentic Italian culture.

Angela’s innate strengths lay in the high value she places on relationships and her ability to bring people together, creating connections that often form vibrant new friendships and collaborations.

This series aligns with Angela’s interest in:

Connecting with familial and cultural ties to Italy
Gathering like-minded people together to learn from each other
Partnering with friends and colleagues
Offering unique local encounters in the company of Italians willing to impart their skills, talents and kindness

Reggio Emilia Study Groups for U.S. Educators

U.S. Reggio Emilia Students and Professors Study Group

U.S. Reggio Emilia In-Depth Study Group

Leadership Retreats for Educators Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy

May/June 2020 Leadership Retreats for Educators Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy

Pistoia, Italy Delegation

March 2020 Pistoia, Italy Delegation

Angela Ferrario

Questions? Please contact Angela below.

Angela Ferrario

May/June 2020 Registration Form Leadership Retreats for Educators, Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy

May/June 2020 Registration Form Leadership Retreats for Educators, Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy

Travel Agreement

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In Depth U.S. Study Group, Reggio Emilia, Italy

March 28 - April 4, 2020 Study Tours

Optional Pistoia Extension

Travel Agreement

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March 2020 Registration Form U.S. Students and Professors Study Group Reggio Emilia, Italy

March 21-26, 2020 U.S. Students and Professors Study Group Reggio Emilia, Italy

Optional Pistoia Extension

Travel Agreement

I agree

Fee to Reggio Children S.r.l.

Services provided by Angela Ferrario, U.S. Liaison for Study Groups to Reggio Emilia and by International Study Tours, LLC

Vision for Learning Together in a Special Place Series

This series aligns with Angela’s interest in: