Study Group Experiences
Professional Learning in Reggio Emilia, Italy
Study groups typically include several presentations from the work of children and adults in the municipal infant-toddler centers and preschools, atelier experiences, cultural options, and visits to the infant-toddler centers and preschools. The only place to encounter a Reggio Emilia school is in the city of Reggio Emilia where the political, cultural, social, and educational dimensions are woven together.
Reggio Emilia, Italy
May 23–29, 2026
5-DAYS / 6-NIGHTS, Saturday–Friday
Single Room: $3,150 | Double Room: $2,850
Children and Adults Researching in the Daily Life
NAREA is collaborating with Reggio Children to offer a study group experience in Reggio Emilia focusing on the interconnected values, principles, attitudes, research, and experiences that have come to characterize Reggio Emilia’s approach to early education.
Check-in: Saturday, May 23, 2026 (afternoon)
Cultural experience: Sunday, May 24
Program begins: Monday, May 25
Program concludes: Thursday, May 28 (afternoon)
Check-out: Friday, May 29 (morning)
6 nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel in the city center
Loris Malaguzzi International Center
Viale Ramazzini, 72/A | 42125 Reggio Emilia, Italy
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Via del Triumvirato, 84 | 40132 Bologna BO, Italy
Reggio Emilia is about 40 miles away
Marconi Express Airport Train – Links the Bologna Airport to Bologna Central train station
Omio Bus or Train – Links the Bologna Central train station to Reggio Emilia train station
Milan Malpensa Airport
21010 Ferno | Province of Varese, Italy
Reggio Emilia is about 125 miles away
Malpensa Airport Transportation – Various options for getting to Reggio Emilia
Malpensa Airport – The official Malpensa Airport website
Participants are expected to have read:
Charter of Services, Indications, Historical Notes and General Information
Review FAQs for more information.
How Do I Register?
Register online
Verify receipt of confirmation from NAREA (this will arrive by email within 7 days)
Download the NAREA Travel Form, complete and return
Download either this member form or non-member form, complete, and return
Verify receipt of confirmation from NAREA (this will arrive by email within 7 days)
Download the NAREA Travel Form and have each individual complete and return.
Your registration will not be finalized until this form is submitted by each person in the group.
Download either this member form or non-member form.
Download the group spreadsheet. Complete both documents and return.
Verify receipt of confirmation from NAREA (this will arrive by email within 7 days)
A glimpse of a study group in Reggio Emilia
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