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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From Reaction to Response: Identity, CORE Practice, and the REAL Framework

Teaching is not just about lessons and grading. Most teacher training focuses on content and classroom management but provides little training in emotional intelligence, co-regulation, and restorative responses. These skills are essential for making adaptive, emotionally responsive decisions in the moment when students present behavioral, social emotional, or functional challenges. In this workshop, we will use the REAL Framework and CORE practices to help you stay calm, support students, and create a classroom where everyone feels safe and ready to learn.
Fostering a Positive School Culture
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Using DBT to Create a Skills-Based Culture

School personnel will receive an introduction of select DBT skills and how to use them with students. This training can be tailored for any staff.
Mental and Behavioral Health
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DBT in Schools

School personnel will learn select DBT skills and how to use them with students to improve emotion regulation. This workshop can be tailored for any staff although it is geared toward counselors, specialized classrooms, and 1:1s who work with emotionally dysregulated students (e.g. paraprofessionals).
Mental and Behavioral Health
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Mindfulness in Schools

School personnel will receive an introduction of mindfulness exercises and learn how to use them with students. This training can be tailored for any staff although most often geared toward counselors and teachers
Minfulness and Self-Care fo Educators