Join us during Fall
Join us for these exciting events held during the Fall quarter (October-December).
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Leadership Summit – Tuesday, November 17, 2026: An in-person event for leaders, directors, and aspiring leaders to come together and learn strategies for guiding you staff and center to success!
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Mini Professional Development Institute (Virtual) – December 8-10, 2026: An end of the year mini virtual institute. This is an opportunity for providers to finish up any of the 10 STARS hours they did not get throughout the year.
Join us during Winter
Join us for these exciting events held during the Winter quarter (January-March).
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Growing Brain Mini Conference – Saturday, February 20: The growing brain curriculum takes a deep dive into brain development! This in person mini conference will offer 6 hours of training in both English and Spanish.
Join us during Spring
Join us for these exciting events held during the Spring quarter (April-June).
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Honoring and Uplifting Every Child – Saturday, May 15, 2027: Our biggest event of the year! Providers will receive 6 STARS hours and will have a plethora of trainings to choose from. Join us for a Keynote address, two trainings of your choice, catered lunch and ample opportunity for networking and connecting with peers in the Early Learning Industry!
Join us during Summer
Join us for these exciting events held during the Summer quarter (July-September).
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Professional Development Virtual Institute (PDI) – September 2026: 4 days of virtual trainings with a variety of topics
Earn your STARS year-round!
Throughout the year, BrightSpark’s Professional Growth and Development team offers different classes on a quarterly basis. Classes cover a range of topics and are worth STARS hours! See our current list of available classes below.