Teacher Development
Hands-on, interdisciplinary, design-thinking workshops for educators that blend art, design, and technology.
At Newburgh Creates, we believe teachers are designers — of environments, experiences, and futures. Our Teacher Development Day is a creative reset and a collaborative space where educators explore hands-on, design-driven approaches to teaching. Through the lens of design thinking, we empower teachers to spark curiosity, encourage experimentation, and co-create with students in new and meaningful ways.
Program Highlights
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Design Thinking in Action
Engage in hands-on, project-based activities that bring the design thinking process to life — from empathy and ideation to prototyping and reflection. Learn how to apply these flexible, human-centered methods to inspire creativity and collaboration in your classroom.
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Creative Teaching Labs
Participate in interdisciplinary workshops led by artists, educators, and creative professionals. Each session models adaptable strategies rooted in process, play, and problem-solving — equipping you to design learning experiences that are student-centered, experimental, and open-ended.
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Resources to Spark Change
Leave with a toolkit full of ready-to-use prompts, materials, and frameworks. Whether you’re reimagining a lesson or starting a new unit, you’ll have the confidence — and resources — to make your classroom a launchpad for curiosity and creativity.
What teachers are saying!
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“I left feeling energized and totally recharged. The workshops gave me new tools and a new mindset. It reminded me that teaching is a creative practice — and that my students can be designers, too.”
— Mr. Alvarado, High School Technology Teacher
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“This wasn’t your typical sit-and-listen PD. We were building, thinking, reflecting, and collaborating the whole time. I already used one of the design challenges with my students, and they LOVED it.”
— Ms. Greene, 7th Grade Art Teacher
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“The day was inspiring and practical — a perfect mix. I walked away with resources I could use immediately, but more importantly, I felt reminded of why I teach.”
— Mrs. Chu, Elementary Art Specialist
Upcoming events.
New dates for 2025 will be announced soon. Check back or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when registration opens!
Registration Information:
For more information on scheduling a teacher development day for your class, school, or district please email us at info@newburghcreates.com
Contact Us:
Questions? Ideas? Want to partner? Email us at info@newburghcreates.com or call (845) 244-6559.