By leveraging digital innovation, mobility, and cross-border collaboration, the STA project equips teachers and trainers with the skills necessary for 21st-century education.
Advancing Teacher Education through European Partnerships and Digital Credentialing
Purpose
To develop and test effective, accessible, and transferable strategies and programmes for professional learning in teacher education.
About STA - Skillman Teacher Academy
The Skillman Teacher Academy (STA) 2026-29 invites educational institutions, policymakers, and training organisations to become partners in this ambitious initiative under the Erasmus+ Teacher Academies framework.
The project aims to revolutionise teacher education and training across Europe by integrating:
✔ Digital credentials and blockchain-based micro-credentials (EBSI, dqf.eu)
✔ Competency-based curricula aligned with ESCO, EQF, and the European Learning Model (ELM)
✔ International mobility schemes to enhance transnational collaboration in teacher training
Background and Rationale
The Skillman Teacher Academy (STA) is developed in alignment with the Erasmus+ Teacher Academies initiative of the European Commission, aiming to:
🔹 Strengthen European cooperation in teacher education and training
🔹 Foster innovation, digital transformation, and mobility
🔹 Address challenges such as limited access to mobility, insufficient digital skills, and outdated pedagogical approaches
The Skillman Network, with its long-standing expertise in education and training, is committed to:
📌 Capacity-building for teacher education institutions and policymakers
📌 Offering advanced training opportunities to teachers and trainers
📌 Developing a ‘pool of excellence’ to enhance teacher training across Europe
The consortium will implement training programmes and capacity-building actions for teachers, policymakers, and institutions, extending activities to associated partners to ensure a wider impact on teacher education across Europe.
This initiative builds upon key Skillman Declarations (Florence, Riga)Skillman Florence Decla…SKILLMAN 2023 RIGA DECL…, which emphasise:
✔ Digital innovation
✔ Micro-credentialing
✔ Inclusive education
✔ Sustainable learning ecosystems
Who We Are Looking For
We invite institutions that align with the project’s vision and strategic goals, including:
🏫 Teacher Education Institutions (colleges, institutes, universities) providing initial teacher education and/or continuing professional development (CPD) for teachers at ISCED levels 0-3, including VET teachers
🏛 Ministries or public bodies responsible for education policies
📚 Public or private bodies defining standards for teacher qualifications
👨🏫 Teacher associations or national-level providers of teacher training and CPD
🎓 Authorities responsible for teacher education and supervision of qualifications
🏫 Schools partnering with teacher training institutions to provide practical training
🔹 Other ECEC organisations, primary schools, initial VET providers, NGOs, and teacher associations
Potential Goals for Partners
Each partner is invited to select their goals based on their interests and capacities:
1. Enhancing Teacher Training with Digital Credentials
🔹 Implement blockchain-based micro-credentials for teacher education (EBSI, dqf.eu)
🔹 Train teachers on digital badges, ESCO, EQF, and competency-based curriculum design
🔹 Support the adoption of the European Learning Model (ELM) frameworks for skills certification
2. Participating in the Development of Joint International Curricula
🔹 Collaborate in curriculum design and piloting
🔹 Implement teacher training modules on assessment, curriculum innovation, and digital learning tools
🔹 Support the development of digital learning solutions for teacher education
3. Contributing to Teacher Mobility and Exchange Programmes
🔹 Participate in mobility schemes (physical & virtual exchanges)
🔹 Host teacher trainers and staff for peer learning and knowledge exchange
🔹 Facilitate at least 120 mobility experiences for teachers/trainers across the network
4. Strengthening the European Teacher Education Ecosystem
🔹 Join the Skillman Teacher Academy to establish a European-wide model for teacher education transformation
🔹 Connect with 100+ teacher training institutions across Europe
🔹 Contribute to policy integration at national and EU levels
5. Promoting Policy Innovation and Dissemination of Best Practices
🔹 Organise and participate in policy roundtables with ministries, teacher associations, and EU institutions
🔹 Contribute to STA annual conferences and the Skillman International Forum
🔹 Engage in Skillman Peer Learning Clubs, webinars, and training events
6. Advancing Inclusion, Well-being, and Sustainability in Teacher Education
🔹 Train teachers on inclusive education, equity, and well-being
🔹 Implement well-being programmes for educators and learners
🔹 Develop teacher training modules on climate change, green skills, and sustainability
How to Apply
📌 Interested organisations should fill out the online application form, specifying their areas of interest and expected contributions.
The application should include:
✔ A short description of the institution
✔ Areas of expertise and interest in teacher education
✔ Expected contributions or benefits from participation
📩 STA looks forward to welcoming new partners to co-create a future-ready teacher education system in Europe!
If you would like to participate in this groundbreaking initiative,
👉 CLICK HERE to submit your application!
