Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) at SPARK 2025

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

These trainings are pre-conference sessions of the SPARK 2025 conference. The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) session is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. The performance and quality improvement (PQI) training will help organization develop a comprehensive approach to a quality improvement process that will advance effective service delivery and organizational capacity.

$400

Advocacy Amplified: Rapid Response & Readiness in a Shifting Policy Landscape

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

During this pre-conference session, participants will gain practical skills in policy analysis, narrative framing, and grassroots mobilization. With a focus on low-cost, high-impact strategies, this session is designed for organizations operating with limited capacity but high stakes.

$295

Volunteer Appreciation Celebration at SPARK 2025

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

We could not do what we do without our COA Accreditation volunteers. All active COA Accreditation volunteers are invited to join us as we gather and celebrate all that you do. Catch up with colleagues, share site visit stories from the road, and get ready for the start of SPARK 2025. There will be food, drinks, prizes, and a host of swag – so you will not want to miss this event.

Free

SPARK 2025

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

SPARK 2025 will showcase sector insight and expertise to drive toward greater impact so all people can thrive. This in-person event will convene leaders from across human services.

Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT)

The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare new and incoming
organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience.

$400

Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI)

This performance and quality improvement (PQI) training is designed to help organizations pursuing COA Accreditation develop a comprehensive approach to a quality improvement process that will advance an efficient and effective service delivery system and enhance organizational capacity to deliver quality services.

$400