Spark ALC is a self-directed 501c3 non-profit private school in West Bradenton. We are an Agile Learning Center that provides an environment where learners take the lead in directing their own education using powerful tools for self-organization and intentional culture creation. Our students deeply engage with the world through their passions and strengths, and the learning environment embraces choice and freedom along with collaboration between peers, facilitators and the local community.
Spark aims to restore the joy of learning with a surprisingly effective educational approach: intentional culture supporting self-directed learning reinforced by agile management tools. We offer a full-time school option as well as opportunities for enrichment days for homeschoolers. Spark serves students in grades K - 12th, and we accept Florida's school choice scholarships for full-time students!
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"Since Spark ALC was first founded in 2017, my two children have enjoyed attending this wonderful educational environment. I feel especially motivated to share my love and support for Spark ALC after having seen how much joy, connection and collaboration my kids, their peers and the teachers experience being there. There is a popular education quote that I’ve seen go viral online. It goes like this: “Imagine if schools actually helped kids identify their strengths by exploring their talents from a young age and growing their skills over the 12 years instead of letting them all follow the same routine and leaving them confused in life after graduation.” Many may think this idea of a school is unobtainable and more of a fantasy, but at Spark ALC this approach to learning is a reality! At Spark ALC there is the amazing opportunity for learners to take ownership of their education, self-direct their learning, focus on their strengths and develop their skills with the support of caring teachers and facilitators.” ~ David Martin, Spark ALC parent and founder of Brighter Schooling
