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SPARK DC (Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids), is a major, national initiative funded by the Kellogg Foundation being lead and implemented in the District of Columbia by the National Black Child Development Institute. This partnership-based project is dedicated to improving opportunities for children to enter school ready to learn and for early education programs and schools to be ready for young learners. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is SPARK DC?

  • SPARK DC is a project to help communities prepare children ages 3-6 to be ready for school.

  • SPARK DC is working to make schools ready for children.

  • SPARK DC is working to improve coordination and align programs and services for young children.

Who will benefit?

  • SPARK DC enrolled 1000 children ages 2 1/2 to 3 in Wards 1,7 and 8.
  • Each child receives a health and developmental screening.
  • SPARK DC works to improve coordination between parent, school and community.
  • SPARK DC is working to improve the quality of the childcare setting.