The Directorate of Secondary Education of Lasithi (DSEL), based in Crete, Greece, is a public educational authority responsible for overseeing secondary education in the Lasithi region. It manages and supervises 33 secondary schools, including gymnasiums, general and vocational lyceums, and special education laboratories. Organised into departments focusing on administration, finance, personnel, informatics, and educational affairs, DSEL employs a dedicated team of seconded teachers and administrators with experience in European educational programs.
As the coordinating organisation of the ECOTEACH project, DSEL is tasked with ensuring effective project management, quality assurance, and the overall coordination of activities. Furthermore, DSEL contributes significantly to the development and piloting of innovative educational methodologies and tools aimed at supporting science and mathematics learning for disadvantaged students.
DISRUPTIA, S.L.U, located in the Canary Islands, Spain, is an SME specialising in digital transformation and the creation of innovative technological solutions for education and sustainability. The organisation supports educational institutions in defining and implementing digital strategies to enhance their capacity and competencies in the digital age.
With considerable experience in designing smart systems, digital platforms, and user-focused educational tools, DISRUPTIA plays a pivotal role in the ECOTEACH project. It leads the design and implementation of the ECOTEACH Virtual Classroom, bringing its expertise in developing digital resources and platforms to enable effective Environment-Based Learning (EBL) for educators and students.
Plataforma HABITAT, a Spanish non-profit organisation based in Castilla y León, promotes environmental awareness, conservation, and the sustainable use of natural resources. The association focuses on fostering citizen participation in environmental governance and provides training, consultancy, and technical assistance to various stakeholders in the field of sustainability.
Within the ECOTEACH project, Plataforma HABITAT is responsible for developing the Mainstreaming Toolkit, which aims to integrate environmental education into school curricula. By leveraging its expertise in environmental pedagogy and sustainability practices, the organisation contributes to ensuring that the project outcomes are both innovative and aligned with the principles of inclusion and social cohesion.
The Governorship of Istanbul (GOI) is the highest administrative authority in Istanbul, Turkey, overseeing public services for over 16 million residents across multiple sectors, including education, health, environment, and social services. GOI has experience managing national and international projects and a proven track record in coordinating European Union-funded initiatives.
In ECOTEACH, GOI plays a central role in engaging disadvantaged schools and supporting the pilot implementation of project tools and methodologies. Its responsibilities include facilitating the dissemination of innovative Environment-Based Learning approaches and ensuring their integration into regional educational strategies, with a strong focus on addressing the needs of marginalized and socio-economically disadvantaged students.
InnoQuality Systems Limited (INQS), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is an SME that provides specialised services in program development, policy support, and educational innovation. INQS focuses on creating evidence-based methodologies and digital solutions aimed at improving educational quality and inclusivity.
With expertise in curriculum management systems, educational technologies, and teacher training, INQS contributes to ECOTEACH by overseeing the evaluation and quality assurance processes. The organisation also supports the development of sustainable dissemination strategies and ensures that the innovative tools and resources produced are effectively tailored to meet the needs of teachers and learners in diverse educational contexts.
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