On May 15, 2026, Sentieri Possibili returns—the international conference promoted by Learning by Languages in collaboration with Educademi, dedicated to the field of early childhood education (0–6).
The 18th edition offers an in-depth reflection on one of the most pressing issues for professionals working in educational services today: the relationship between early childhood education services and families.
In a context marked by increasing social complexity, cultural transformations, and emerging vulnerabilities, the relationship between services and families needs to be rethought through a dialogic, open, and co-responsible lens. This is not merely about creating opportunities for communication, but about developing educational partnerships grounded in trust, listening, and mutual recognition.
Sentieri Possibili presents itself as a space for dialogue and in-depth exploration where theory and practice intersect, giving voice to experiences, perspectives, and research capable of questioning the present and opening up new directions.
Call for Projects
For this edition as well, the conference invites active participation through a call for projects addressed to educators, pedagogical coordinators, educational services, and organizations wishing to share meaningful experiences.
The call invites submissions that illustrate how relationships between early childhood services and families are built in real contexts: everyday practices, experimental approaches, projects, and pathways capable of fostering dialogue, trust, and shared responsibility.
Participating means becoming part of a collective reflection, contributing one’s perspective to a dialogue that closely concerns contemporary educational work.
Programme
5:00 PM – Opening Session
Chaired by: Sabrina Boncini and Andrea Pagano
In dialogue with families: new strategies and experiences
Sabrina Boncini
When communication is not enough: engaging in dialogue with families
Erminia Fazzolari
Project Pathways
How has the classroom group meeting changed? New possible strategies
Vania Tagliavini and Alessandra Caprari
What does participation mean today? Renewed forms of family engagement
Roberta Prandi
Dwelling within stories. Relationships with families as shared narratives
Daniela Mainetti and Elisabetta Marazzi
The aesthetics of welcoming: beauty, care, and human relationships
Mariaelena Bega and Simona Tiseo
Open dialogue: listening spaces for families
Roberta Prandi and Stella Musca
Co-education: from a functional approach to partnership
Nima Sharmahd
Communicating children’s potential in fragile contexts
Maria Tranquilli
Space for Call for Projects contributions
7:30 PM – Closing Session
Participation
The 18th edition of Sentieri Possibili represents an opportunity to pause, reflect, and engage in dialogue on one of the most delicate and decisive relationships in education.
This event is addressed to professionals working in educational services, training, and research, as well as to those interested in understanding and exploring the ongoing transformations in the relationship between services and families.
For more information and to participate in the call, visit: SentieriPossibili.eu
