Spark!

Spark! Description

The Spark! workshops are a series of lessons that build respect for human difference among K-12 students. These fun, interactive programs closely align with the aims and goals of Rochester Public Schools.

Spark is a partnership between the school district and the community. In our innovative model, trained community members representing the diversity of Olmsted County present workshops for every grade level at every school once a year.

As students progress through their education, they begin with basic concepts such as 'same & different' and move to challenging discussions of discrimination and respect in areas such as disability, race, body size, social class, gender and sexual orientation, and religion.  Read more ....

Here is Curriculum Overview.

Spark! Virtual Team Folders