In-Service Workshops

MPY is committed to bringing cutting-edge information and high-quality professional development to Massachusetts educators, students, and parents. Workshops are facilitated by experts recognized in the fields of education, psychology, social work, counseling, and student safety.

MPY partners with members to tailor workshops to meet the individual school’s unique and varied needs. Each member district/organization may select up to five in-service workshops annually. The following workshops are available for staff and parents. MPY does not offer PDPs and/or CEUs for in-service workshops.

For more information or to schedule workshops, please contact Prevention and Education Coordinator, Amy Welch at amy@mpyinc.org.

Request a Workshop

  • Please submit requests at least two months in advance, if possible.
  • Individuals must register to participate.
  • A minimum attendance of 25 is required for each workshop. In-service workshops may be cancelled at MPY’s discretion due to low attendance.
Request a Workshop

In-Service Workshops

The following workshops are available for staff, students and parents. Workshops are offered both in person and via Zoom. MPY requires a minimum of 25 participants for staff workshops and a minimum of 40 participants for parent and caregiver workshops. Exceptions are made on a case by case basis.

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Culture by Design: Creating Schools Where Everyone Thrives

This dynamic professional learning experience is designed to help school staff move beyond “positive culture” and toward building a truly powerful school culture—one that is intentional, aligned, and deeply rooted in shared purpose. Participants will explore how strong cultures are built through clarity of vision, consistent adult behaviors, collective accountability, and a relentless focus on student success.

Through engaging activities, reflection, and collaborative dialogue, staff will examine the beliefs, habits, and systems that shape their school’s culture every day. The session highlights how language, expectations, relationships, and leadership—at every level—can either strengthen or weaken the culture. Participants will learn how to build trust, increase staff cohesion, and create an environment where both students and adults feel valued, challenged, and supported. The workshop also focuses on sustaining momentum—equipping staff with practical strategies to reinforce core values, address challenges proactively, and ensure consistency across classrooms and teams. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a shared understanding of what a powerful school culture looks like and actionable steps to bring it to life in their daily practice.

  • Ideal for: Teachers, administrators, support staff, and school leadership teams
  • Format: Interactive, reflective, and team-based learning
  • Outcome: A clear, aligned approach to building and sustaining a powerful, high-expectation school culture that drives student and staff success
Fostering a Positive School Culture
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Supporting Dysregulated Individuals: Practical Strategies for Regulation and Success

This interactive workshop equips educators, school mental health professionals, and support staff with practical, relationship-based strategies for responding to dysregulated behavior in real time. Participants will explore the underlying causes of dysregulation, strengthen their understanding of co-regulation, examine the role of equity and context in behavioral responses, and leave with actionable tools to promote safety, consistency, and long-term skill development. This workshop emphasizes proactive prevention, effective de-escalation, and sustainable strategies that can be implemented immediately across school settings.
Social and Emotional Learning
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Joy and Agency: The Magic Spark of Play (In Person Only)

When children have a genuine say in how they play and learn, something remarkable happens — curiosity ignites, creativity flourishes, and engagement becomes effortless. This dynamic, hands-on workshop explores why joy and agency are not just feel-good additions to the classroom — they are the conditions under which young children learn best. Grounded in current research and the growing play-based learning movement, participants will discover how guided play strikes the perfect balance between child-led exploration and purposeful teaching. Leave inspired, energized, and equipped with practical strategies you can use immediately.

Ideal for educators in Pre-K through Grade 3.

Social and Emotional Learning
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Play to Learn: Unleashing the Power of Playful Pedagogy (In Person Only)

In today's knowledge-rich, AI-driven world, the most future-ready classrooms aren't the most rigorous — they're the most joyful. This workshop empowers educators to harness playful learning as a research-backed teaching strategy that builds 21st-century skills while meeting academic goals. Discover how guided play develops confident, creative, collaborative thinkers — and rediscover your own joy in teaching.
Social and Emotional Learning