Workshops & Staff Development

Home Works NYC provides customized workshops for parents and teachers on a wide-range of social emotional learning practices.  We believe that when adults know how children learn best, they can better help children thrive in their learning environments.  

Using research-based theories and proven practices, our workshops are collaborative, engaging, and packed with ready-to-use strategies.  

Examples of Workshops for Parents:

  • Creating and implementing structures to make homework time easier

  • Developing incentive plans that motivate children to work hard, meet expectations, and achieve their goals

  • Understanding children's typical academic, behavioral and social development at each grade level

  • Learning strategies that support the growth of children with special needs

Examples of Professional Development Topics for Teachers*:

  • Building strong classroom culture with daily relationship-building routines

  • Developing students' social skills through cooperative learning structures

  • Creating self-assessments that engage students in their own learning

  • Managing disruptive behavior with behavior modification plans

  • Encouraging a growth mindset that allows children to take academic risks

*Professional development services can be customized to meet the needs of any school

Other School-Based Services Include:

  • In-classroom coaching to ensure proper implementation of practices learned

  • Development of highly functioning professional learning communities

  • Training and support for teacher leaders

  • Peer coaching training

"Erica was my coach for 3 years and really helped me grow as a teacher.  She understands what's it's like to be in the classroom and listens to your challenges.  I got a lot of great advice support from her that helped me to be a better teacher to my students." -- 2nd grade teacher

Contact Us to schedule a workshop or professional development consultation