Family Workshops and Support

Partnering with Parents to Build a Supportive Home and Learning Environment

EmpowerEd’s family workshops are designed as a collaborative resource to equip parents with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to support their children’s academic and emotional success. Rooted in the values of collaboration, sharing, and hopefulness, these workshops aim to strengthen the partnership between families and their children’s educational journeys.

What Do Family Workshops and Supports Include?

  • Navigating Educational Tools and Resources:

    • Explore modern educational technologies, including learning management systems (LMS) and apps designed to help students stay organized and engaged.

    • Teach parents how to use tools like digital gradebooks, homework portals, and AI resources to monitor and support their child’s progress.

    • Provide guidance on leveraging free and low-cost community resources to supplement learning.

  • Advocating for Children Within the School System:

    • Help parents understand their child’s rights and navigate processes like 504 Plans, IEPs, and parent-teacher conferences.

    • Provide strategies for effective communication with teachers, counselors, and administrators to ensure a collaborative approach to meeting a child’s needs.

    • Share resources for addressing challenges such as learning difficulties, behavioral concerns, or transitioning to new educational environments.

  • Creating Structures at Home:

    • Offer guidance on setting up routines that promote academic success and emotional well-being.

    • Teach parents how to create physical and emotional spaces conducive to focus and growth, such as designated study areas or schedules that balance responsibilities and downtime.

    • Provide strategies for fostering accountability, self-discipline, and resilience in children.

Intentions of Family Workshops and Support

These workshops are designed to empower families as active, informed participants in their child’s educational journey. Key intentions include:

  • Strengthening the collaboration between parents, children, and educators.

  • Providing parents with tools to create a nurturing, structured environment that fosters success.

  • Encouraging hope and resilience by addressing challenges proactively and positively.

Intended Outcomes of Family Workshops and Support

This service is designed to equip families with practical strategies and renewed confidence in their ability to support their children. Intended outcomes include:

  • Improved Understanding of Educational Systems: Parents become more effective advocates for their children within schools.

  • Stronger Home-School Partnerships: Families and educators work together to address challenges and celebrate successes.

  • Enhanced Home Environment: Children thrive in a structured, supportive atmosphere that promotes both academic and emotional growth.

  • Increased Parental Confidence: Parents feel empowered and hopeful in their ability to guide and support their children.

Pricing for Family Workshops and Support

EmpowerEd’s Family Workshops and Support services are built around collaboration, sharing, and actionable strategies for fostering growth and resilience within the home. Below is the pricing breakdown for individual and group offerings:

Individual Family Sessions

  • One-on-One Parent Coaching (60 minutes): $90

    • Tailored support addressing specific challenges such as academic routines, advocacy, or behavioral concerns.

  • 3-Session Package: $250

    • A focused series of sessions to address recurring challenges and implement effective strategies.

  • 6-Session Package: $480

    • Comprehensive support for sustained progress, ideal for families navigating transitions or ongoing issues.

Small Group Workshops (For 3–5 families; pricing is per participant)

  • Single Workshop Session (90 minutes): $60 per participant

    • Topics include navigating educational tools, advocating for children, and creating supportive home structures.

  • 3-Workshop Series: $160 per participant

    • Covers a range of topics with guided discussions and practical takeaways after each session.

  • Custom Group Package: Contact for pricing

    • Tailored sessions designed for groups with specific needs or focus areas (e.g., transitioning to middle school, managing homework stress).

Community or School-Based Workshops

  • Half-Day Workshop (3 hours): $600

    • Engaging sessions designed for larger groups of parents, hosted at schools, libraries, or community centers.

  • Full-Day Workshop (6 hours): $1,100

    • A comprehensive program covering multiple aspects of parental support and collaboration with educators.

Specialized Services

  • Navigating 504 Plans and IEPs: $200/session

    • Guidance on understanding and advocating for accommodations and modifications.

  • Technology and AI Resource Training: $150/session

    • Hands-on coaching for parents on using tools like digital gradebooks, homework apps, and AI resources.

Sliding Scale Pricing

EmpowerEd is committed to accessibility. Sliding scale pricing and scholarship options are available for families with demonstrated financial need.

Schedule a Workshop or Session

Ready to partner with EmpowerEd to create a stronger, more supportive home environment? Contact us to book an individual session, group workshop, or community event today.