Need to file a report to MDPH? Requirements and links to reports can be found here: MDPH School Health Services Resource Page (Padlet).

► CSHS Meetings (click to expand)

These meetings are designed for School Nurse Managers in districts that have received either the Model or Affiliated CSHS grant. Sessions will be delivered live via Zoom and the last meeting will be in person.

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, and guiding principles for CQI projects described within the grant framework are applicable to any district or school.

Mark your calendars for the FY26 CSHS meetings listed below. Registration links will be shared soon!

PDSA Refreshers

FY26 CSHS Meetings (required for CSHS grantees)

(Estimated costs below. Registration opens about a month before each session. PDPs will be available to those who attend all 4 sessions.)

FY25 CSHS Meetings (required for CSHS grantees)

FY25 Meeting Resources

Prior CSHS Meeting Recordings & Resources (opens in a new window)

 

► Regional Meetings (click to expand)

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. 

FY26 Regional School Nurse Meeting Dates

All Regions Meetings (Virtual via Zoom):

May Regional Meetings (In Person):

  • Western Regional Meeting (Berkshire, Franklin) - May 12th, 2026
  • Western Regional Meeting (Hampden, Hampshire) - May 13th, 2026
  • Southeast Regional Meeting - May 14th, 2026
  • Boston/MetroWest Regional Meeting - May 15th, 2026
  • Northeast Regional Meeting - May 20th, 2026
  • Central Regional Meeting - May 21st, 2026

Previous Regional Meetings

FY25 All Regions Regional Meetings

FY25 May Regional Meetings

FY23 Regional Meetings

FY22 All Regions Regional Meetings

FY21 Regional Meeting Resources can be found here.

► Grant Orientation (click to expand)

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)

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This 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.

The course is free and can be accessed anytime here.

 

► Recordings (click to expand)

FY21 Clinical Update: Asthma in Home and in School

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This course is available as a self-paced training. The topics of this exciting program include 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, who deliver the latest updates.

The course is free and can be accessed anytime here.