In Denmark, there is a growing recognition that pupils’ academic success across subjects depends on their ability to master the language(s) of schooling. While literacy and language development are high on the national agenda, many schools still lack a coherent, whole-school framework for integrating language support into everyday teaching and school development. This ECML training and consultancy activity responds directly to this need.

The ROADMAP workshop on 26 and 27 November 2025 brought together school leaders, teachers, municipal consultants, and national stakeholders to explore how language development can become a shared responsibility across subjects and professional roles. Through a combination of expert input, collaborative activities, and practical tools, participants worked with a structured whole-school approach that supports strategic planning, school self-assessment, and sustainable development. Particular emphasis was placed on leadership, school culture, and cooperation between teachers of different subjects.

Participants highlighted the relevance of the self-assessment tool and the concrete examples of promising practices, which support schools in translating policy goals into everyday practice. The training also strengthened cross-level dialogue between schools, municipalities, and national institutions.

This ECML offer is highly relevant for Danish schools and authorities seeking to promote equity, inclusion, and academic success for all learners. It provides a strong foundation for long-term language-aware school development and meaningful follow-up at local level.

Author: Ana Kanareva-Dimitrovska 

• More information about the ECML Training and consultancy offer for member states on A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling

Danish version: 

Styrkelse af undervisningssproget i danske skoler – en helhedsorienteret skoleindsats

I Danmark er der en stigende opmærksomhed på, at elevers faglige succes på tværs af fag i høj grad afhænger af deres beherskelse af undervisningssproget. Selvom læsning, skrivning og sproglig udvikling har en central placering på den nationale uddannelsespolitiske dagsorden, mangler mange skoler fortsat en sammenhængende og helhedsorienteret ramme for, hvordan sproglig støtte kan integreres systematisk i undervisningen og i skolens udviklingsarbejde. Denne ECML-workshop adresserer netop dette behov.

ROADMAP-workshoppen samlede skoleledere, lærere, kommunale konsulenter og ministerielle konsulenter med fokus på, hvordan sproglig udvikling kan blive et fælles ansvar på tværs af fag og professionelle roller. Gennem oplæg fra eksperter, samarbejdsbaserede aktiviteter og konkrete redskaber arbejdede deltagerne med en struktureret helskoletilgang, der understøtter strategisk planlægning, selvevaluering og bæredygtig skoleudvikling. Der blev lagt særlig vægt på ledelse, skolekultur og samarbejde mellem lærere på tværs af fag.

Deltagerne fremhævede især relevansen af selvevalueringsværktøjet og de konkrete eksempler på lovende praksisser, som understøtter skolernes arbejde med at omsætte politiske målsætninger til daglig undervisningspraksis. Workshoppen styrkede samtidig dialogen og samarbejdet mellem skoler, kommuner og nationale institutioner.

Dette ECML-tilbud er særligt relevant for danske skoler og myndigheder, der ønsker at fremme lighed, inklusion og faglig succes for alle elever gennem langsigtet og sprogbaseret skoleudvikling.

Ana Kanareva-Dimitrovska

The online training and consultancy event Supporting the Language(s) of Schooling – The ROADMAP has provided an inspiring professional experience for educators and school leaders committed to fostering inclusive and language-aware education. Grounded in a whole-school approach, the programme highlighted the essential role of language in learning across all subjects and encouraged participants to explore the multiple dimensions of language-sensitive teaching.

Beyond theoretical insights, the ROADMAP experience offered practical tools and strategies to support students’ academic and linguistic development. Participants reflected on their own school contexts, collaborated in breakout sessions and explored ways to design effective development plans promoting equity and plurilingual education.

Through the expertise of Nermina WIKSTRÖM (Sweden) and Selin ÖNDÜL (Switzerland), the event deepened understanding of how language can become a bridge for knowledge, participation, and success for every learner.

What the ECML offers through initiatives like this – complemented by its rich collection of publications, self-assessment instruments and training workshops – represents a significant step towards integrating language as a key component of quality and inclusive education in today’s ever-evolving school landscape.

Ana-Maria VLĂDĂU, Inspector for Modern Languages, Brașov County School Inspectorate, Romania
Delia CHIVĂREAN, Director, Teachers’ Training Centre – Brașov, Romania

• “Supporting the language(s) of schooling – ROADMAP” is one of eleven ECML Training and consultancy activities for ECML member states
• Find out more about ECML Training workshops on offer in 2026
   

Romanian version

Sprijinirea limbii (limbilor) de școlarizare – ROADMAP

Evenimentul online de formare și consultanță „Sprijinirea limbii (limbilor) de școlarizare – ROADMAP” a oferit o experiență profesională remarcabilă pentru cadrele didactice și conducătorii de instituții educaționale angajați în promovarea unei educații incluzive și conștiente de rolul limbilor în procesul de învățare. Bazat pe o abordare la nivelul întregii școli, programul a evidențiat importanța fundamentală a limbii în procesul de învățare în toate disciplinele și a încurajat participanții să exploreze multiplele dimensiuni ale predării sensibile la limbă.

Dincolo de perspectivele teoretice, experiența ROADMAP a oferit instrumente și strategii practice menite să sprijine dezvoltarea academică și lingvistică a elevilor. Participanții au reflectat asupra propriului context instituțional, au colaborat în sesiuni interactive și au explorat modalități de elaborare a unor planuri de dezvoltare menite să promoveze echitatea și educația plurilingvă.

Prin expertiza Nerminei Wikström (Suedia) și a lui Selin Öndül (Elveția), evenimentul a aprofundat înțelegerea modului în care limba poate deveni o punte pentru cunoaștere, participare și reușită pentru fiecare elev.

Oferta ECML, prin inițiative precum aceasta – completată de publicațiile, instrumentele de autoevaluare și atelierele de formare puse la dispoziție – reprezintă un pas semnificativ în direcția integrării limbii ca element esențial al unei educații de calitate și incluzive, adaptată provocărilor societății aflate în continuă transformare.

On 8–9 October 2025, educators from Stockholm gathered for an inspiring ECML Training and consultancy event focused on supporting the language(s) of schooling. Hosted by Loviselundsskolan and led by expert moderators from the ECML, the workshop introduced participants to the ROADMAP tool – a practical framework for developing language and knowledge across all school subjects. 

The event brought together 26 participants, including teachers, school leaders, and professionals working with multilingual learners. Through interactive sessions, group work, and engaging discussions, attendees explored strategies for second language development and multilingual teaching across the curriculum. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive: 100% found the theme relevant, and 83% were satisfied or very satisfied with the overall experience.

Participants left with concrete ideas and a strong motivation to implement the ROADMAP tool in their schools. Loviselundsskolan will continue the work by involving all teachers in similar workshops, and Stockholm City Council plans to connect ECML resources with local networks.

This event exemplifies how ECML support can empower educators and promote inclusive, language-aware education. Schools and municipalities across Europe are encouraged to explore ECML’s Training and consultancy offers to strengthen language education and democratic participation.

Ida Ängvard, Loviselundsskolan

• “Supporting the language(s) of schooling – ROADMAP” is one of eleven ECML Training and consultancy activities for ECML member states
• Find out more about ECML Training workshops on offer in 2026

Swedish version:

Att stödja språk i skolundervisningen – FÄRDPLANEN

Den 8–9 oktober 2025 samlades pedagoger från Stockholm för en inspirerande utbildning och konsultation från ECML med fokus på språkutveckling i skolans alla ämnen. Loviselundsskolan stod värd för evenemanget, som leddes av erfarna moderatorer från ECML. Deltagarna fick en introduktion till ROADMAP – ett praktiskt verktyg för att utveckla språk- och kunskapsutveckling i undervisningen.

Totalt deltog 26 personer, däribland lärare, skolledare och andra som arbetar med flerspråkiga elever. Genom interaktiva övningar, grupparbete och engagerande diskussioner fick deltagarna verktyg och strategier för att stärka undervisningen i svenska som andraspråk och flerspråkighet i alla ämnen. Responsen var mycket positiv: 100 % ansåg att temat var relevant, och 83 % var nöjda eller mycket nöjda med helhetsupplevelsen.

Deltagarna lämnade workshopen med konkreta idéer och motivation att börja använda ROADMAP i sina skolor. Loviselundsskolan kommer att inleda arbetet genom att låta alla lärare ta del av verktyget i liknande workshops, och Stockholms stad planerar att koppla ECML:s resurser till lokala nätverk.

Evenemanget visar hur ECML:s stöd kan stärka språkundervisningen och främja inkluderande utbildning. Skolor och kommuner i hela Europa uppmuntras att ta del av ECML:s erbjudanden för att utveckla språkpedagogik och demokratiskt deltagande.

Ida Ängvard, Loviselundsskolan