Whether you’re a parent, educator, or member of a community, congregation, or youth-serving organization—we’ll train you. Acquire the critical skills and information to improve outcomes for youth through Sparks.
This workshop highlights the power of Search Institute’s latest concept innovations—sparks and thriving. It explores the three things that, when present in young people’s lives, virtually guarantee that they will thrive. Receive detailed strategies to intentionally engage young people in conversations that are rooted in their passions and interests and really matter. Explore practical tools and resources for effectively engaging young people in meaningful dialogue in personal conversations, organizational groups, classroom and out-of-school settings.
Key content:
- Detailed insight into the concepts of sparks and thriving behaviors
- Latest research on these topics
- Opportunity for guided reflection and application of content
- Detailed, easy-to-use strategies for individuals and groups
- References, tools and resources to support on-going implementation
Who should attend:
- Parents
- Parent educators
- Community coalition leaders
- Youth- and family-serving organization staff
- Parent Engagement coordinators
- Title I coordinators
- After-school coordinators
Length: 6 hours
CEU (Continuing Education Units) are available
Materials: Sparks: How Parents can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers
“Loved the story about the glass blower and the video. I love that we are using the word “Spark” and the students are able to identify their spark—wish we would have had that when I was in school.”
“Thank you! It was wonderful, inspiring … makes me excited to encourage the spark in my class as well as my own three boys.”
