The aim of the presentation is to introduce the existing models of all-day schools (ADS) in Lithuania within the framework of inclusive education implementation. Across Europe, ADS models are used to promote social equity (e.g., Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, Lithuania), improve academic performance (e.g., Germany, Cyprus, Lithuania), and ensure student safety (e.g., Finland). Today, the overarching aim of ADS is to create schools for all children, based on inclusive education principles—ensuring equal opportunities, recognizing individual strengths, and addressing diverse learning needs. Achieving this requires coordinated efforts from the education community, stakeholders’ engagement, and effective use of resources. Analysis of ADS implementation in Lithuania shows potential in developing students’ social-emotional competencies, enriching educational content, and coordinating services. However, schools often apply ADS in a limited way—focusing on after-school activities, and care taking during parents’ work hours—without a systemic approach to inclusive education. No monitoring system is currently in place to assess how ADS models reflect inclusive education principles. To implement inclusive education effectively, ADS models must be redesigned to holistically incorporate these principles, address individual needs, utilize school-specific contexts, involve socialization agents, and foster safe, student-centered communities. The Lithuanian case is analyzed in comparison with other EU countries experiences and recent international research on education policy.

This research No. P_EDU-23-3 is co-funded by the European Union (the project „ Breakthrough in Educational Research“ No 10-044-P-0001) under the 1st April 2025 Agreement with the Research Council of Lithuania RCOL) and the 2025-05-07 Joint Activity Agreement with Mykolas Romeris University.

Authors:
Asta Railienė, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania
Daiva Penkauskienė, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania
Odeta Merfeldaitė, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania
Valdonė Indrašienė, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania
Jolanta Pivorienė, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania
Violeta Jegelevičienė, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Asta Railienė is currently a professor of education science at Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Human and Social Studies, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania.

Dr. Daiva Penkauskiene an associate professor at the Institute of Education and Social Work, Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius, Lithuania. She researches development of critical thinking, inclusive education, namely All-Day School implementation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daiva-penkauskiene-5a16927/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daiva-Penkauskiene

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