Cultivate Resilient, Connected & Thriving Youth with Evidence-Based Mentoring Programs
The SPARK Mentoring Programs provide evidence-based K -12th grade programs and professional development opportunities that increase emotional well-being, resilience, and emotional regulation while developing executive functioning skills needed to navigate life with greater ease.
Mentoring Programs Inspired By Ongoing Classroom Evidence & Results
For 10 years, we have developed, implemented, and researched K-12 mentoring and mental health education programs in our local community that are proven to help youth uncover their innate potential. Grounded in evidence and best practice, our programs Speak to the Potential, Ability, and Resilience inside every Kid (SPARK).
Our highly interactive, asset-based programs guide young people to discover their unbreakable SPARK inside through a better understanding of themselves and others. This knowledge has been proven to increase outcomes in the following competencies: mental well-being, resilience, emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Since 2014, the SPARK Mentoring Programs have reached over:
Students
Schools / Organizations
States
Countries
IMPROVING OUTCOMES IN SCHOOLS & ORGANIZATIONS FOR 10+ YEARS
Young Child
(K-2nd)
This program is designed for children ages 5-7 with 10 core lessons and 1 additional module
Child
(3rd-5th)
This program is designed for children ages 8-10 with 11 core lessons and 2 additional modules
PRE-TEEN
(Middle School)
This program is designed for youth ages 10-13 with 12 core lessons and 3 additional modules
TEEN
(High School)
This program is designed for youth ages 14-22 with 13 core lessons and 3 additional modules
Local Youth Mentoring With A National Impact
For more than 10 years, our non-profit has developed and implemented youth programs locally in the Tampa, FL area in schools, after-school programs, juvenile detention facilities, sex trafficking survivor safe houses, and rehabilitation facilities.
The transformations we witnessed inspired us to support other communities to replicate our model, which has four key components: evidence-based programs to provide vital skills and knowledge; small group or one-on-one mentoring by trained mentors; schools and organizations to create a safe space and inclusive culture; and community involvement to increase a sense of connectedness.
Today, we support schools, districts, after-school programs, and other social service organizations in over 40 states and 36 countries to unleash the potential of the youth in their community.
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Our Story
The SPARK Mentoring Programs, as they are known today, were 1st established in 2014 by The SPARK Initiative, a non-profit organization located in Tampa, FL. dedicated to working with their communities’ most vulnerable populations.
Programs
K-12, evidence-based, mentoring programs that are proven to build vital skills and guide young people to discover their unbreakable SPARK inside
Professional Development
Fun and inspiring adult learning is available in live, virtual, and asynchronous formats. Fill your cup and equip yourself to profoundly impact your school and community.
October 9th – Oct 11th 2024
National Wellbeing & Resilience Conference
NWRC 2024 is an opportunity to connect with an audience of influential leaders, advocates, and practitioners in the education, mental health, and social services fields. Attendees are interested in learning about leading practices, resources, programs, and research in the Mental, Emotional, and Physical Wellbeing & Resilience fields.
Location: Tampa, FL
Venue: Hilton Downtown, 211 N Tampa ST, Tampa, FL 33602
Conference Dates: October 9th – Oct 11th 2024
If you’d like to explore using the SPARK Mentoring Programs in your school or community, one of our SPARK team members would love to connect with you. Click here to book a call. For all other inquiries, please use the form below: