NAREA Reggio Emilia Study Groups

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 29–June 5, 2027
6-DAYS / 7-NIGHTS, Saturday–Saturday

Single Room: $3,275 | Double Room: $2,975

(Paid NAREA members receive a $100 discount)

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.

 

Key Details

Check-in: Saturday, May 29 (after 2 pm)
Welcome meeting: Sunday, May 30 (6 pm)
Program begins: Monday, May 31
Cultural experience: Wednesday, June 2
Program concludes: Friday, June 4 (afternoon)
Check-out: Saturday, June 5 (by 11 am)

Wednesday, June 2 is a national holiday (participants are free to take their own day trip or join a cultural experience organized by NAREA.
Details of the cultural experience will be shared in February 2027)

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please review for helpful information

 

2027 Reggio Study Group FAQs

 

Program Details

 

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PROGRAM INCLUDES

  • Meeting with teachers, pedagogistas, and atelieristas of the infant-toddler centers and preschools
  • Visiting preschools and infant-toddler centers of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia Istituzione*
    • *Visiting is contingent upon the health conditions at the time of our visit
  • Engaging with ateliers
  • Discussing and reflecting with others
  • Participating in cultural encounters

 

Fees Cover

  • Reggio Children tuition
  • 7-nights lodging
    • Check-in on Saturday, May 29th to check-out on Saturday, June 5th
  • When required by the program, bus transportation and English/Italian translation
  • Daily coffee breaks and buffet lunches at Pause restaurant, located inside the International Center
  • Certificate of participation
  • Organizational services provided by NAREA

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Registration Details

  • Registration closes when capacity is reached or on March 30, 2027 (60 days out).
  • Do not book flights prior to registration confirmation.
  • Further details can be found in NAREA’s Terms and Conditions Form.
  • Already registered? It’s time to complete your Travel Form!

 

 

Payment Details

  • Total cost single room: $3,275
  • Total cost double room: $2,975
  • Paid NAREA members receive a $100 discount

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How Do I Register?

Return all downloaded and completed forms to narea@reggioalliance.org

If you have any questions, please reach out to our office.

 

Individual


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Register online


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Verify receipt of confirmation from NAREA
(this will arrive by email within 7 days)


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Download the NAREA Travel Form,
complete and return

 

Groups of 4 or Less


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Download either this member form or
non-member form, complete, and return


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Verify receipt of confirmation from NAREA
(this will arrive by email within 7 days)


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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).

 

Groups of 5 or More


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Download either this member form or
non-member form, complete, and return


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Download the group spreadsheet,
complete, and return


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Verify receipt of confirmation from NAREA
(this will arrive by email within 7 days)

 

 

A Glimpse of Study Groups in Reggio Emilia

As told by Reggio Children

 

 

 

Key Locations

Helpful information for planning your travel

 

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Loris Malaguzzi International Center

Viale Ramazzini, 72/A | 42125 Reggio Emilia, Italy

The Loris Malaguzzi International Center is a dedicated meeting place that hosts professional development and research for those who wish to be innovators in both education and culture. It is a place open to all ages, all ideas, all cultures, imagination, and hope.

It is a place that lends listening, visibility, and support to the rights and requests of children, young people, families, and educators. It is a place of the possible—where the highest value in changing education and culture is pursued.

This is where we will be meeting during the program days.

 

Website

 

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Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Via del Triumvirato, 84 | 40132 Bologna BO, Italy

Reggio Emilia is about 40 miles away

 

Bus & Rail Details

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

 

Airport Website

 

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Milan Malpensa Airport

21010 Ferno | Province of Varese, Italy

Reggio Emilia is about 125 miles away

 

Bus & Rail Details

Malpensa Airport Transportation
Various options for getting to Reggio Emilia

 

Airport Website

 

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