New England Summer and Auxiliary Leaders Workshop 2026
This one-day SPARC workshop brings together auxiliary and summer program leaders from across New England schools for a day of meaningful learning and connection. While participants will gain practical strategies and insights from SPARC experts, the true value of the day lies in the relationships built with peers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of this unique work. Whether you’re early in your career or have decades of experience, you’ll learn not only from seasoned practitioners but from one another, sharing ideas, solving problems, and strengthening your leadership alongside a supportive community.
The content for the day will include:
- Panel discussions
- Case studies
- National Benchmarking and best practices
- SPARC tools and resources
- SPARC Connect LIVE discussions
Topics covered will include:
- Harnessing the Power of AI in Auxiliary
- Developing the Optimal Auxiliary Program Portfolio for Your School
- Profitable After School and Enrichment
- Effective Marketing Strategies
- Seasonal and Part-Time Personnel Management and HR Practices
- Auxiliary Management Tools to Enhance Success
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NEW! CFO and Head of School Lunch and Learn As an added opportunity, we’re also offering a complimentary, extended lunch and learn workshop from 11:00am-1:00pm specifically designed for CFOs and Heads of School. This session features a panel of experienced CFOs and SPARC Advisors who will share practical insights on how to grow and strengthen auxiliary programs. Built for independent school leaders interested in maximizing non-tuition revenue, this efficient and focused conversation will highlight best practices in auxiliary program growth and management, strategies to scale programs, increase quality, and streamline operations, and innovative approaches that support a more diversified and sustainable financial model for your school. Lunch is included. |
Recommended Attendees
This day is designed to meet the needs of any independent school leader with an interest in enhancing non-tuition revenue growth through auxiliary programming, including:
- Auxiliary Directors
- Summer Program Directors
- After School Directors
- CFOs
- Heads of School
- COOs
When:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
8:30am - 4:00pm
Where:
St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Rd
Southborough, MA
Registration Fees:
SPARC Member: $100
Non-Member: $150
CFO and Head of School Lunch and Learn: Free of charge
(CFOs and Heads of School can choose to attend the full day Workshop by purchasing a Member of Non-Member ticket.}
Agenda
| February 17 | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration and Coffee |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Welcome and Experienced Director Panel Discussion |
| 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | SPARC Connect LIVE Discussions |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Sessions/CFO and HOS Workshop |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch and Networking/CFO and HOS Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | New England Case Studies in Auxiliary Growth |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Action Plans with SPARC Advisors |
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Price |
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Member
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$100.00 |
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Non-Member
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$150.00 |
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CFO/HOS Lunch and Learn
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FREE |