SPARK University 2.0

SPARK 2.0 is a 3 day, highly engaging, reality based class designed to reinforce, extend and apply the concepts delivered in SPARK 1.0. SPARK 2.0 is designed to build on the foundation you’ve created in your SPARK 1.0 curriculum.

SPARK 2.0 reinforces, deepens, and extends all the concepts introduced in SPARK U by taking the core values of passion, pride and purpose to a deeper, more focused level.

Do you:

Want to experience more success in the classroom?
Want to motivate your students to become lifelong learners?
Want to make your classroom more hands on and more aligned with the needs of the 21st century?

Then SPARK 2.0 is for you!

This highly engaging, reality based class is 3 days in length and is designed to reinforce, extend and apply concepts that were experienced in 1.0.

3 Days

In Person or Online

Tuition: $499

SPARK U 2.0 Training Modules

In-Person

spark 2.0 curriculum

The three day curriculum includes the following topics:

Assessment
Rigor
Task Analysis
Alignment
Questioning Strategies
Metacognition

All topics begin with an essential question, followed by the completion of an artifact which will enhance your current teaching practices.

As in any SPARK U program, best practices buoyed up by the most recent research on each topic will enhance your experience.

Online

Spark 2.0 curriculum

SPARK 2.0 Online is a fully self-paced course that delivers the same deep content, engaging instruction, and inspiring experience as the live SPARK 2.0—now on your schedule. Led by SPARK U founder Mary Matheson, the course follows the same three-day structure while allowing you up to three weeks to complete it at your own pace, anytime and anywhere. Accessible 24/7 on any device, SPARK 2.0 Online deepens the core values of passion, pride, and purpose through practical, classroom-ready topics including assessment, rigor, alignment, questioning, metacognition, reflection, and project-based learning—each grounded in an essential question and resulting in a meaningful instructional artifact.

Want to Register for SPARK University 2.0?

Register to one of our upcoming programs near you or contact us to bring SPARK U to your district or school today!

If the course you're interested in is not listed in our upcoming dates, contact us for more information.

May 26-29

SPARK University for Instructional Leaders

Designed exclusively for administrators and instructional leaders. This intensive course builds on the proven foundational principles of SPARK U, with an emphasis on effective supervision, conferencing and evaluation.

SPARK University 1.0

Dysart Unified School District

In-Person

5-Day

July 27- July 30

SPARK Start

SPARK Start is a 4-day training for new teachers focused on classroom management, engagement, modeling, lesson design, and building a healthy classroom. This program is open to new-to-district teachers in the Dysart School District.

Dysart Unified School District Office

In-Person

4-Day

July 27 - July 31

SPARK University 1.0

SPARK 1.0 offers hands on professional development with proven classroom principles and strategies for teachers at every career stage. Designed to reignite and refresh the passion, pride, and purpose in teaching. This program is open to all teachers and administrators in the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend, Indiana.

Bishop Dwenger High School, Fort Wayne, IN

In-Person

5-Day

August 3- August 7

SPARK University 1.0

SPARK 1.0 offers hands on professional development with proven classroom principles and strategies for teachers at every career stage. Designed to reignite and refresh the passion, pride, and purpose in teaching. This session is open to teachers in the Washakie County School District.

Washakie County School District , Worland, WY

In-Person

5-Day

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Discover our comprehensive selection of continuing education courses tailored for novice educators, experienced teachers, and even school administrators. Each course adheres to the esteemed core SPARK U curriculum for which we are renowned. While the majority of our offerings are conducted in person, we also provide online courses.