eSpark partners enjoy higher usage, stronger outcomes, and significantly more buy-in after attending one or more of our interactive training sessions. Teachers who attend an eSpark PD are more than twice as likely to activate their eSpark account! Teachers and admins alike leave our PDs with clear, actionable takeaways to elevate their instruction, focus their strategy, and get the most out of their eSpark implementations.
“This is one of the most effective PDs I have been to. Thank you for keeping it flowing and relevant!”
Teacher
“I like how short and specific the trainings are. It was helpful and useful information.”
Teacher
“The presentation was excellent. I was encouraged by the positive response from our teachers.”
Administrator
Implement eSpark with ease
Launching eSpark and Key Updates
Recommended for
Your first PD of the year
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Both new and veteran teachers alike will learn what eSpark is and how they can put it to work in their classrooms this school year. Topics include student rostering, data reports, and new eSpark features like our AI assistant, Nova.
Using eSpark with Intentionality
Recommended for
Your second PD of the year
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Once teachers have used eSpark for 2+ months, it’s time to check in on what’s working. Teachers will reflect on their current eSpark strategy and learn to analyze their data reports so they can identify actionable, intentional next steps to take.
Elevating Your eSpark Implementation
Recommended for
Your final PD of the year
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Become an eSpark power user and supercharge your implementation with this advanced training session. Teachers will learn how they can tailor their eSpark strategy to their unique classroom priorities, taking student growth to new heights.
For Administrators and Coaches
Train the Trainer
Recommended for
Those who want to receive resources for training staff themselves.
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Learn what eSpark is, how teachers can use it, and how you can set your staff up for success.
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Meet the PD Team
Elizabeth
As eSpark’s Director of Customer Success, Elizabeth oversees all PD programming. She’s a former middle and high school math teacher, and has personally helped hundreds of school and district partners successfully implement eSpark over the course of her 8 years with the team.
Ian
Ian brings 8+ years of secondary education experiences to the table, including ELA/AVID teaching and leadership positions as department head and dean of students. He’s a fan of golf, pickleball, and many other sports. His favorite book to teach is Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime.
Abby
Abby is a dedicated PK-6 educator with 6 years of classroom experience. She’s led PD sessions for the past 3 years, drawing on her own teaching experience to empower others with practical, tech-forward strategies. Based in Amarillo, Abby brings a collaborative spirit and a deep love for supporting fellow educators to every PD.
Additional Resources
Getting Started Guide
Getting started with eSpark is simple. Share this guide with your teachers to help them get their classrooms up and running in no time!
Implementation Models
eSpark’s uniquely personalized approach makes it a versatile program that fits well with any curriculum, classroom setup, or student population. Watch this brief video to see how eSparkers everywhere are integrating more magical moments into their routines.
Example Teacher Tutorial
eSpark’s library of teacher tutorials make a perfect complement to our live professional development sessions. Watch this example, featuring the Class Library.