National Wellbeing & Resilience Conference, October 9-11th, 2024

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National Wellbeing & Resilience Conference, October 9-11th, 2024 〰️

Professional Development

Professional Development Opportunities

The SPARK Curriculum offers various professional development options for educators and mentors.

  1. Live Virtual Training: Interactive sessions will be held online on July 9-10, 2024.

  2. In-Person Training in Tampa, FL: Two-day event in October, free for up to 5 staff members per license.

  3. On-Site Training: SPARK trainers travel to your location for personalized sessions.

  4. Train the Trainer (TOT): Additional training in Tampa to equip staff to train others, costing $550 per person.

SPARK Mentoring Programs Implementation Training

Bring SPARK to You

The SPARK Initiative’s President and CEO, Brooke Wheeldon-Reece, along with VP of Learning and Development Ashley Hunt, offer a diverse range of professional development opportunities for organizations and staff.

They deliver transformative 1-3 day professional development retreats, keynotes, presentations, and workshops on topics such as trauma recovery, self-care, resilience, and well-being.

Their sessions are designed to inspire and engage audiences through actionable insights and compelling storytelling.

Self-Study Programs

The SPARK Initiative offers self-study programs designed for flexible, on-demand professional development. 

  1. SPARK Online Parenting Program: Helps parents understand their children and themselves without striving for perfection.

  2. SPARK PD Online for Adults: Supports professional’s well-being and helps them enhance their impact on youth. The course addresses burnout and aims to "fill cups" to maximize potential.

These programs are self-paced and can be revisited anytime.

Live Events

National Wellbeing & Resilience Conference

The National Wellbeing & Resilience Conference (NWRC) will be held from October 9-11, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. It aims to restore hope and resilience in youth, families, schools, and communities by bringing together experts and advocates. The event features keynote speakers, workshops, and presentations on trauma recovery, self-care, and mental health. Attendees include professionals from various fields like education, mental health, social work, and more.

Pre-conference, SPARK Mentoring Program and Insight to Well-Being Program Certification Training will be available on October 7-8.