SPARK Learning Loss

Mitigate Learning Loss with Covid Relief Funds

The focus of SPARK is to develop healthy lifestyles, motor skills, movement knowledge, and social & personal skills. Healthy kids are better learners, and this is now more important than ever. To ensure students are getting the most out of Physical Education, summer school, and after school programs, we strongly encourage following an evidence-based program such as SPARK. The most recent federal relief bill, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), specifically states that 5% of funding should be used towards “Evidence-Based Activities” to address learning loss.

Supporting Student Academic Achievement

SPARK’s PreK-12 programs can be implemented in or out of school
Students involved in SPARK PE programs performed as well or better academically
Over 90 publications support that SPARK is the World’s Most Researched Physical Education & Physical Activity Program

After School and Summer School Programming

Our After School curriculum gets students active outside the school day with an organized and effective approach
The SPARK After School philosophy is: Include ALL youth, actively engage ALL youth, and instill the love of lifelong movement in ALL youth
Designed to address activities outside the school day. Each is researched-backed with effective, specific tools and lesson plans for instructors that address the learnings for ages 5 to 14 in a “beyond the school day” environment. Perfect for after school or summer programming

  Preparing Teachers & the School for Re-opening

SPARK hosts professional development/training for staff & teachers
Instructional strategy training (PD) can be done in-person or virtually

  Providing Programs That Address SEL

SPARK programs include lesson plans that address specific social-emotional learning skills with cards that provide opportunities for classes to define and discuss

If you’re looking for more ideas or need guidance, we’re here to help!

Physical activity is more important now than ever before. Due to COVID-19, teaching Physical Education has been challenging. We want to help you make PE safe, fun, and active! Connect with us to learn how to advocate for federal funding to help assist your program needs. If you’re looking to further develop your PE plan, but need some additional support, we want to help!

This is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal or financial advice. To verify if you can use one of the funding sources above for SPARK, please consult a purchasing authority within your district who is familiar with applicable federal, district, state, and local laws, and policies.