The sparkpoint toolkit
United Way Bay Area’s Guide to Replicating SparkPoint for Student Success at Postsecondary Institutions
What’s in this section
The Program Elements section provides resources to support the implementation of your SparkPoint Center. Click on each element of the SparkPoint program to learn more and use the Operation and Procedures Manual to document your SparkPoint Center’s policies and procedures.
Program Elements
Advisory and Steering Committees
Details that determine if your SparkPoint will be governed by a steering committee or supported through an advisory committee, and defining roles.
Financial Education
Information on what should be included in basic financial training content & recommendations on specific external training resources for staff.
Family-Centered Coaching
Information on SparkPoint’s recommended coaching model.
Evaluation and Learning
Explains data roles and responsibilities, as well as supporting the build out of effective data collection and reporting processes.
Peer Learning
Reinforces the importance of peer learning and outlines learning opportunities tailored to specific audiences and needs.
SparkPoint Ambassador Program
A program that is utilized to incorporate client voice in shaping SparkPoint programming and strategy.
Social Capital
Recommendations on building social capital opportunities for clients.
SparkPoint Operations and Procedures Manual
A tool that serves as an organized location for a center’s policies and procedures.
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