Our Purpose and History

Inspired by Purpose

Hidden Sparks is a nonprofit dedicated to helping educators and parents nurture the hidden spark within every child. 

We are not your typical professional development organization. 

We develop and deliver professional development programs and coaching for Jewish day school educators and parents, focusing on strategies that reach a wide range of learners. By partnering with educators, school leaders, and parents, we strengthen the capacity of the Jewish day school community to meet diverse learning needs so all students can thrive. 

We believe…

We believe every child is unique, with individual talents, strengths, affinities and challenges. We believe in the importance of finding and embracing the hidden spark within each child.

We believe that when teachers find ways to meet the needs of diverse learners in their classrooms, all students benefit.

We believe in the power and responsibility of teachers and schools to nurture their students’ unique academic and social-emotional abilities and to celebrate their hidden sparks. When we invest in and support teachers, we invest in and support the success of our students.

We believe in the critical importance of involving all who have different perspectives on a child. Collaboration among teachers, between teacher and student, and teacher and parent, increases student success. 

See Hidden Sparks at Work in the Classroom