SPARK DC

This initiative is funded by the Kellogg Foundation and administered through a collaborative led by the National Black Child Development Institute (NBDCI). The program offers school readiness services, such as screenings and assessments to families with pre-school age children and in conjunction with the Professional Development Academy offers professional development  opportunities to Early Childhood teachers to strengthen teaching skills in literacy. SPARK DC also links these children and their families to other community resources and organizations.

SPARK DC Is...
A partnership of families, child care centers, educators, Government Agencies, and community-based groups.

• SPARK DC makes sure that children are prepared and "ready" for Kindergarten. 
• SPARK DC wants to help children learn by making their pre-school experiences better.
• We are committed to helping parents in their efforts as their child's first teacher.