This 5-part webinar series equips educators and school teams to transform student behavior through evidence-based social-emotional learning (SEL) practices. Participants will gain practical tools to identify the root causes of behavior, apply research-informed interventions, and proactively support students in developing self-regulation and coping skills. Through a focus on data-driven decision-making and consistent implementation, educators will learn how to reduce challenging behaviors, increase student engagement, and foster long-term resilience.
To receive PDPs and CEUs, participants must attend all 5 sessions, either live or via the recording, and successfully pass a quiz following Session 5. Within 24 hours of the live webinar, registrants will be emailed a link to view the recorded webinar. The recording will be made available for 7 days after each session. If you are not eligible for PDPs and/or CEUs, you may apply for a Certificate of Attendance.
This session introduces a research-based framework for understanding student behavior as communication. Participants will explore how trauma, stress, and skill deficits impact behavior and learn how to identify root causes using structured, evidence-informed approaches.
This session focuses on the science of emotional regulation and its direct impact on behavior. Educators will learn evidence-based co-regulation strategies to de-escalate situations, prevent behavioral disruptions, and support students in developing self-regulation skills.
This session provides practical, research-supported interventions that improve student behavior in real time. Participants will learn how to embed SEL into daily routines, explicitly teach coping and problem-solving skills, and reinforce positive behavioral outcomes.
This session examines the behavioral impact of anxiety, including avoidance and school refusal. Educators will learn structured, evidence-based strategies to reduce avoidance behaviors, support gradual re-engagement, and respond effectively without reinforcing anxiety-driven patterns.
Speakers
- Lisa A. Kingkade, LMHC, M.Ed.
About the Speakers
Lisa Kingkade, LMHC, M.Ed.
Lisa Kingkade, LMHC, M.Ed. (she/her), is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Enlightened Interventions in Mashpee, Massachusetts. She brings more than two decades of experience supporting the social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of children, adolescents, families, and school communities.
Lisa’s professional experience spans school counseling, educational leadership, trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning, crisis intervention, family engagement, and systems-level support. In her current role as a clinician, she works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, life transitions, and complex mental health needs. She is passionate about creating supportive environments where individuals and families can build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and achieve meaningful growth.
Membership Information
Most MPY webinars are available ONLY to current staff from member districts and organizations. Public school memberships include police and fire personnel. Former and retired employees and members of committees, including but not limited to, PTO/PTA, PAC, School Improvement Councils, Health Councils, Drug/Alcohol Councils, and school volunteers, are not considered MPY members.
PDPs and CEUs
MPY is an approved Professional Development Provider through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (Provider No. F20180079). Professional Development Points (PDPs) are offered for most MPY professional development webinars. PDPs are issued in 10 hour increments, per DESE requirements.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for clinical staff through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association, Inc. (MaMHCA). The NASW and the MaMHCA approve each event individually. CEUs may be given in hourly increments.
To receive PDPs and CEUs, participants must pass the quiz.
Event Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend a MPY webinar you must cancel, through Bonnie Mullen at bonnie@mpyinc.org, one business day before the webinar.
For MPY hybrid conferences, the date in-person registration closes will be posted on MPY’s website. Virtual conference registration will close one business day before the hybrid conference. You cannot cancel or switch your registration from in-person to virtual after in-person registration closes. Please email Bonnie Mullen with any questions regarding registration.