Regional Workshops
SPARC offers customized in-person regional workshops and events throughout the year. We work with allied regional associations to develop and lead programs that support the ongoing work of auxiliary program professionals. Workshop content can include:
- Current best practices
- Trends in auxiliary programming
- Specific program area focus (ie. summer, after school, enrichment, etc.)
- Facilitated discussion of current challenges and opportunities
Interested individuals, schools, or associations should contact SPARC directly to discuss the creation of a regional workshop in your area. Please email info@SPARCnational.com.
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Regional workshops are open to all auxiliary professionals, regardless of their school location.
- SPARC Auxiliary Revenue Summit (New England) - Designed for independent school leaders with an interest in maximizing their school's non-tuition revenue, the 2nd Annual Auxiliary Revenue Summit was held on March 12, 2025 at St. Mark's School in Southborough, Massachusetts. Stay tuned for details about our 2026 Summit!
- SoCal Summer and Auxiliary Leaders Workshop (CA) - This workshop is intended for directors and leaders working in auxiliary programs at independent schools to connect and learn with local colleagues. The 3rd annual SoCal workshop is scheduled for December 10, 2025 at Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, CA.
- Summer Summit (Washington, DC) - This workshop brings together Auxiliary and Summer Programs staff for an energetic professional development event with choices of over 20 break0ut sessions and roundtables. The 18th annual Summer Summit is scheduled for December 5, 2025 at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC.
- DFW Auxiliary Leaders Workshop (TX) - SPARC is excited to offer the second annual DFW Auxiliary Leaders Workshop at the Lamplighter School in Dallas, TX, on November 6, 2025, for directors and leaders working in auxiliary programs at independent schools to connect and learn with their colleagues.
- New York Auxiliary Leaders Workshop (NY) - Our first workshop at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in the Bronx, NY, will be held on November 14, 2025.
- SPARC/PAISBOA Auxiliary Revenue Workshop (PA) - SPARC is partnering with PAISBOA (Pennsylvania Independent Schools Business Officers Association) to offer an in-person workshop in Wayne, PA on December 3, 2025. This program is geared towards both auxiliary and business leaders in independent schools.
