These meetings are designed for Massachusetts School Nurse Managers in districts that have received either the Model or Affiliated Comprehensive School Health Services (CSHS) grant. There are four meetings per school year. The first three meetings are conducted as live trainings via Zoom, and the last meeting is held in person at a central location in MA.

NOTE: While programming for CSHS meetings is developed with the grantee scope of service and performance measures in mind, any school health professional may benefit from topics covered. Guiding principles for CQI projects described within the grant framework are applicable to any district or school.

FY27 CSHS Meeting Dates (required for CSHS grantees)

Pricing is TBD. Registration will open about a month before each session. PDPs will be available to those who attend all four sessions.

• October 14th, 2026, 12:30 - 3:00 PM (Zoom)
• December 9th, 2026, 12:30 - 3:00 PM (Zoom)
• February 24th, 2027, 12:30 - 3:00 PM (Zoom)
• May 5th, 2027, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (In Person at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Westborough)

FY26 CSHS Meetings

• Community Assessment for School Health - Session 1 (October 15, 2025)
  • Session 1 - Slide Deck (PDF)
  • Session 1 - Recording (Video)
• Community Assessment for School Health - Session 2 (December 10, 2025)
  • Session 2 - Slide Deck (PDF)
  • Session 2 - Recording (Video)
• Community Assessment for School Health - Session 3 (February 25, 2026)
  • A message from Karen Robitaille and SHS: Due to the storm, live attendance is not required for this session. Watching the recording is an acceptable alternative.
  • Session 3 - Slide Deck (PDF)
  • Session 3 - Recording (Video)
  • Session 3 - Data Story Worksheet (DOCX)
• Community Assessment for School Health - Session 4 (May 5, 2026)
  • Session 4 - Slide Deck (PDF)

Information regarding prior CSHS meetings can be found here: Prior CSHS Meeting Recordings & Resources.

Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Refreshers

• Videos from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI):
  • Whiteboard: PDSA in Everyday Life (Part 1) (4:45 minutes)
  • Whiteboard: The PDSA Cycle (Part 2) (3:48 minutes)
  • Why is planning such an important part of a PDSA cycle? (1:17 minutes)
  • How Long Should a PDSA Cycle Last? (1:37 minutes)
• PDSA Cycle Checklist - Job Aid (PDF)
• QI Essentials Toolkit: PDSA Worksheet (PDF)

The Comprehensive School Health Services (CSHS) Regional Consultants sponsor meetings for all regional school nurse leaders. These meetings provide networking and consultation opportunities in areas such as leadership development, policies, emergency preparedness, and the role of the school nurse leader.

FY27 Regional School Nurse Meeting Dates

All Regions Meetings (Virtual via Zoom)

• October 1st, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
• January 21st, 2027, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

May Regional Meetings (In Person)

• May 18th, 2027: Western (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire) Regional Meeting
• May 19th, 2027: Boston/MetroWest Regional Meeting
• May 20th, 2027: Southeast Regional Meeting
• May 25th, 2027: Central Regional Meeting
• May 26th, 2027: Northeast Regional Meeting

FY26 Regional School Nurse Meetings

All Regions Meetings (Virtual via Zoom)

• Fall 2025: School Nurse Updates on Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunizations (October 22, 2025)
• Winter 2026: Managing Food Allergies in Massachusetts Schools: Clinical Updates, Practical Strategies, and Navigating School-Based Challenges; Introduction to the Role of the DCF Regional Nurses (February 11, 2026)
  • Meeting Agenda (PDF)
  • Dr. Pistiner's Presentation - Recording (Video)
  • Dr. Pistiner's Slides on Managing Food Allergies in MA Schools (PDF)

May Regional Meetings (In Person)

Please join your Regional Consultants, School Health Services staff, and school health colleagues for an informative in-person meeting and networking opportunity!

We will be joined by the New England Epilepsy Foundation and our University of Massachusetts academic partners to learn about managing seizures in school. All meetings are from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (sign in and networking starts at 9:30 AM). Please see the following agenda for more information: May 2026 In-Person Meeting Agenda. Select your region in the registration form below.

Dates & Locations:

• Western (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire) Region - May 12, 2026
  • Boylston Rooms, 122 Pleasant Street, Suite 112, Easthampton, MA 01027
• Southeast Region - May 14, 2026
  • Conant Community Health Center, 5 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater, MA 02324
• Boston/MetroWest Region - May 15, 2026
  • Framingham Public Schools, 19 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA 01702
• Northeast Region - May 20, 2026
  • Harbor Place, 2 Merrimack Street, 3rd Floor, Haverhill, MA 01830
• Central Region - May 21, 2026
  • Assabet Valley Collaborative, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752

Information regarding prior Regional Meetings can be found here: Prior Regional Meeting Recordings & Resources. 

Grant Orientation Recording (56 mins.)

This orientation video introduces nurse leaders to CSHS grant scope and services requirements, performance measures, and data reporting requirements.

Key CSHS Resource: MDPH School Health Services Resource Page

The CSHS Grantee News and Resources Section contains current information such as the CSHS Calendar, Responsibility Rubrics, Performance Measures, Reporting Tips, and Budget Forms.

Managing your CSHS Budget (Training Course)

This free, self-paced course is designed for nurse leaders in districts that have received funding through the CSHS grant. This course builds confidence and competence in managing the CSHS budget. Topics covered include understanding your district’s CSHS grant scope, allowable expenses, working with your business office to create solid tracking systems, amending and reconciling your grant expenses, and meeting grant timelines and requirements.

FY21 Clinical Update: Asthma in Home and in School

This free, self-paced course on asthma addresses topics including racial equity, safe cleaning, indoor triggers, medications, and medical management, particularly concerning COVID-19. This training includes presentations by subject matter experts from the CDC and the MDPH Asthma Prevention and Control Program, among others.