The document summarizes the history and operations of Ipsia A. Ferrari, a vocational school in Modena, Italy. It was originally founded in 1965 by Enzo Ferrari to train Ferrari staff. It maintains strong ties with Ferrari and other automotive companies through work placements, donations, and research facilities. The school also conducts research into renewable energy vehicles. It has participated in international projects and exchanges since the 1990s. The school provides support for students with disabilities or learning disorders through specialized software, tutoring, and mixed school/work programs.

2. In 1965 Enzo Ferrari converted the previous private
school (used to train his staff )
into a public school
Ipsia A. Ferrari

3. Relationship with the territory
School maintains strong ties with
 Ferrari itself:
 practice in Ferrari offered to students
 tools’ donations
 engine test room
 mechatronic laboratory
 most automotive companies operating in
“Motor Valley” (Modena):
 on-the-job training
 tools’ donations

4. Renewable Energy
From early 80s the school is active in
research and testing in zero emission
vehicles
The school develops some prototypes for
different challanges,as:
 Shell Eco – Marathon
 World Solar Cycle Challenge
 Plan Levante
 TranseuropeanMotor Show

5. VIRGIL

7. Ipsia A.FERRARI in the world
Since the early 90s
EUROPEAN PROJECTS
 Leonardo da Vinci
 Socrates Programs
 Comenius
WORLD WIDE PROJECTS
cooperation with a High School Japanese college in
Nagoya with annual exchanges of students and
teachers, sharing job training and best practices

8. VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Maintenance and Technical Support
• Guarantee facilites’ compliance with technical
Specifications
• Observe ergonomics, hygiene and safety
principles
• Organize and perform activities for waste
disposal
• Develop multidisciplinary skills in technological,
economic and management areas

9. On 15th December 2010,
Regione Emilia Romagna and
Provincia of Modena School Board’s
states
IPSIA A. FERRARI
can offer a new Technical area
Trasporti e Logistica
Costruzione del mezzo
beginning next year (2011/12).

10. Projects
for
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS

11. Students with specials needs are always supported by:
 Specialized teachers
 Staff educational assistance (PEA)
 Tutors
RESULTS
Integration greatly facilitated
- involved in class activities
- first impact with the working world

12. Plans for students with disabilities and
students with specific learning disorder
(DSA students)
1. No more "mad and desperate study“
2. Mixed path from school to work
3. Tutor for disabled students and DSA
students

13. No more "Mad and desperate study"
Testing laboratory for computer tools.
DESCRIPTION Use specific softwares: Charles Mobile,
CmapTools, OCR scanning program
- Improve integration and personal awarness
OBJECTIVES - Develop a friendly learning environment
- Improve IT skills
METHODS Monitoring student’s interest
AND
EVALUATION
Reducing and avoiding “drop out” phenomena
Increasing involvement in offered activities

14. SCHOOL
ER financial Training
helps courses
6 groups 3 meetings
Tools for each
Specific group
softwares
4 PC Specific
scanner 7 students
Charles
OCR
MOBILE
2 teachers
Cmap Tools

15. Mixed path from school to work
Reserved for students with disabilites and
performed in collaboration between school and
DESCRIPTION working service agency (SIL, Servizio
Inserimento Lavorativo)
Specific on-the-job training
- Gradual integration into working world
OBJECTIVES - Autonomy and responsibility increasing
- Achieve role’s goals
-Monthly meetings
METHODS AND -Friendly attitude
EVALUATION
PROJECT -Positive impact in school and extracurricular
activities

16. SCHOOL
FAMILY SIL
ASL Company
1 or 2 days 5 or 4 days
Mixed path
Specific
on-the-job School
training

17. Tutor for disabled students and DSA students
The staff educational assistance (PEA)/ tutor follows
disabled students in:
- school activities
DESCRIPTION
- specific courses outside classroom
- homework support
PEA/Tutor helps the classroom integration
- Helping students in the organization of school work
- Making easier relationship with the school friends
OBJECTIVES
and adults
- Developing of identity and own awarness
- Friendly attitude
METHODS - Meetings between supporting teacher and tutor to
AND
EVALUATION define what’s done, to make corrective actions and
to plan future activities.

18. Gets through to
SCHOOL
funds
Township
supporting
staff
Tutor PEA
main features main features
• young ex-student • adult
• holder of a diploma • graduated person
• friendly support • friendly support
• involved in educational activities
• involved in cognitive process

19. Together at school

20. Test class