Welcome to SPRINT France
SPRINT France is a non-profit association based in Paris. Founded in 1986, we bring together English-speaking and bilingual education and healthcare professionals who work with children with special educational needs.
SPRINT stands for Sharing Professional Resources, Information and New Techniques. Our members share knowledge, information and practical ideas to support children, families, schools and professionals.
What does SPRINT do?
1. We share information with families.
Moving to a new country can make it difficult to understand how healthcare and education work.
We share information about services and support for children in France.
2. We support families of children with additional needs.
Some children need extra help with learning, communication, movement or daily activities.
Finding the right support can be difficult. We help families understand the French systems and learn about available resources.
3. We share ideas with teachers and schools.
We share information about children's learning needs, school inclusion and teaching strategies.
We also share information about the role of learning support assistants.
4. We connect professionals.
SPRINT members work in education and healthcare. They meet to share knowledge, discuss ideas and learn from one another.
Members can take part in regular meetings and professional discussions. Membership is for professionals who support SPRINT's aims.
SPRINT offers grants to eligible families to help pay for approved assessments, therapies, training or resources for children.
Grants depend on available funds and SPRINT's application criteria.
For current information, visit the Mini-Grants page on our website.
2. Information about schools
Choosing a school can be difficult when a child needs extra support.
Schools have different resources and ways of supporting children.
SPRINT shares information to help families understand the French and bilingual school systems. Families contact schools directly to discuss their child's needs.
3. Public events
SPRINT organises and supports talks and events about children's learning, development, therapies and inclusion.
These events help families, teachers and professionals share information and learn from one another.
Event details are published on our website and Facebook page.
4. Information about Learning Support Assistants
In France, some children receive help at school from a Learning Support Assistant, called an AESH in French.
SPRINT shares information about this role and the support available to children.
Families should contact their school and the relevant French authorities about individual arrangements.
Contact SPRINT
Do you have a question about SPRINT?
You can email our secretary at:
secretary.sprintfrance@gmail.com
You can also contact our president at:
president.sprintfrance@gmail.com
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