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. 

• New England Summer and Auxiliary Leaders Workshop (Massachusetts) - Formerly known as the SPARC Auxiliary Revenue Summit, this workshop brings together auxiliary and summer program leaders from across New England for a day of meaningful learning and connection. Our 4th New England workshop will be held on February 15, 2027 at St. Mark's School in Southborough, Massachusetts. 
• 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 4th annual SoCal workshop will be held December 9, 2026 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 breakout sessions and roundtables. The 19th annual Summer Summit will be held on December 3, 2026 at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC.
• DFW Auxiliary Leaders Workshop (TX) - SPARC will offer the third annual DFW Auxiliary Leaders Workshop at the Lamplighter School in Dallas, TX, on November 5, 2026, for directors and leaders working in auxiliary programs at independent schools to connect and learn with their colleagues.
• SPARC/PAISBOA Auxiliary Revenue Workshop (PA) - SPARC will partner again with PAISBOA to offer an in-person workshop in Wayne, PA on December 1, 2026. This program is geared towards both auxiliary and business leaders in independent schools.