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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Understanding and Responding to Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Every day, young people are deceived, manipulated, coerced, and forced into the commercial sex trade. This multibillion-dollar industry targets vulnerable individuals in our communities. The Understanding and Responding to Victims Training gives service providers, law enforcement, and community members the tools needed to better serve this marginalized population.
School Safety
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Understanding Digital Abuse

Incidents of Digital Abuse are on the rise. Digital Abuse, which includes the use of technology to harass, exploit, and intimidate others takes many forms. This conversation focuses on how young people today may be exploited and explores the definition and types of digital abuse. This workshop will also demonstrate how digital abuse is similar/different than other forms sexual violence, our state's laws, and best practices for prevention.
Technology and Social Media
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Understanding PANS/PANDAS (Limited In-Person Availability)

Learn how infections and viruses may trigger a wide range of neuropsychiatric responses. We will talk about why these illnesses can be easily missed, how they are diagnosed, what treatments are used, and how to support students in a school setting.
Mental and Behavioral Health
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Understanding Self-Regulation in Children (Remote Only)

What is self-regulation and why is there so much discussion about it recently? We will explore the importance of teaching and supporting self-regulation skills and understanding that self-regulation is the ability of an individual to manage and control their behavior, thoughts, and emotions. Self-regulation helps children improve their academic learning, behave appropriately, and get along with others while becoming independent. We will examine the biology and theories of self-regulation, as well as the connection to executive function, and social-emotional learning.
Social and Emotional Learning
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Understanding Teen Depression

How can you ask your teen if they are feeling depressed? This on-site or virtual workshop is facilitated by Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA) staff and delivered by a mental health professional. Participants learn how to recognize depression in teens, communicate effectively with teens about depression, find treatment, and access community resources. Our staff works with local event organizers to customize the workshop for your group’s specific needs. Also available in Spanish.
Mental and Behavioral Health
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Unlocking Potential: The Power of Developing & Promoting a Growth Mindset

Whether it is a fixed or a growth mindset, exploring our mindsets allows us to examine our true potential and view failure as an opportunity. In this workshop, participants will learn the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset and how it pertains to working with students. Additionally, participants will evaluate their mindset to see where their beliefs are and discuss how small shifts in thinking and reframing circumstances can dramatically impact daily life inside and outside the classroom. Best practices for classroom management will be examined and tips for developing teacher-student relationships that promote a growth mindset and allow students to flourish.
Social and Emotional Learning
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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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Utilizing the Growth Mindset

The growth mindset is the idea of continuous self-improvement and growth. But how can adolescents implement this mindset? This presentation will consider how to commit to a growth mindset, set appropriate goals, recognize multiple intelligences, stay motivated, work within limitations and develop ambitious habits so as to achieve success.
Student Assemblies
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Vicarious Trauma and Self Care

Teachers are the front line to our students and often take on secondary trauma that their students have faced in their little lives. This can lead to fatigue and burn out in staff. Being able to identify physical and emotional symptoms of vicarious trauma as an educator allows teachers to build a tool box of self care supports.
Mental and Behavioral Health Minfulness and Self-Care for Educators Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms and Schools