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Igniting Sparks

Every young person has a spark, a hidden flame that taps into their true talents, skills, passions, and dreams. Igniting Sparks helps educators, parents, mentors, youth workers, and community members learn our research-based approach to helping youth discover their sparks and become their best selves.

This professional learning workshop helps educators, parents, mentors, youth workers, and community members learn Search Institute’s research-based approach to helping youth discover their sparks — their true talents, skills, passions, and dreams. Participants will learn to tap into young people’s sparks and to engage them to cultivate and express their sparks. Participants will develop strategies for engaging young people in conversations that are rooted in their passions and interests.

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"You never fail to renew my spirit and SPARK—my zeal for touching kids’ lives. Love you for what you do for us and for our kids—ALL KIDS! Loved the attention of the new research on sparks. Such common sense—why haven’t I been doing it more intentionally? Now I will."
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Learning Objectives

  • Learn the connection between thriving and sparks.

  • Identify sparks and the categories of sparks for yourself and the young people you support.

  • Become familiar with Search Institute's research on sparks that connect sparks to positive youth development outcomes.

  • Explore how relationships nurture sparks.

  • Identify the final components of Thriving Through Sparks: Spark Champions + Opportunity.

  • Experience approaches and activities to nurture sparks that can be used to support your young people.

  • Feel energized and empowered to discover the sparks of the young people you work with!

Workshop Structure

  • In-Person: half day or breakout session at your location (up to 4 hours)

  • Virtual: two 1 hour and 45 minute workshops (up to 3.5 hours)

Who Should Attend

  • Parents and primary caregivers

  • School staff and leadership

  • Mentors

  • Youth and family program staff and leadership

  • Community coalition members

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