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116 EUROPEAN IDENTITY. INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND SOCIETY—Language projects between groups of students from either EUcountries or associate countries.—School Development Projects in which at least three Europeancountries are involved.1. The contribution to the quality of education of these projects isreflected on procedures or patterns of institutional behaviourthat are likely to have a positive impact on school environment.—They promote the exchange of experiences in educational issues—which are important for their current relevance and interest,from both educational and methodological viewpoints—between different institutions.—The project´s philosophy requires close monitoring of allprogrammed activities, thus contributing to the establishment ofa serious and rigorous work dynamics involving administrators,teachers and students alike.—The requirements for funding are the acceptance of theproject by the School council and staff and the interdisciplinarynature of the project. This way, various departments areaffected and the highest possible number of teachers andstudents are involved.—Likewise, for a project to be funded, its multiplying effect andits ability to make a positive impact on other school have tobe fully justified.—The European Commission recognizes each school that hasdeveloped a project as a Research Centre and awards anaccrediting plaque.2. All of the projects deriving from a partnership contribute toenhancing the quality of the participating institutions due to thedynamics they transmit to their main agents.Furthermore, school development projects deal directly with aspectssuch as the enhancement of the school´s organization, planning ofcultural and extracurricular activities, prevention of under-achievement,school violence and conflict, evaluation systems, strategies for theeducational integration of ethnic minorities, special needs programmes,programmed learning support, etc.It is possible to develop a project on any of the aforementionedtopics with educational institutions in other European countries inorder to introduce elements which enhance the running of schools.School educational projects are enhanced by the participation inArion Field Visits of directors, career guidance departments, inspection