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)

• May 12, 2026: Western (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire) Region
• May 14, 2026: Southeast Region
• May 15, 2026: Boston/MetroWest Region
• May 20, 2026: Northeast Region
• May 21, 2026: Central Region
  • May 2026 In-Person Meeting Agenda

All Regions Meetings (Virtual via Zoom)

• Fall 2024: School Nurse Updates on Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunizations (October 16, 2024)
  • Presentation Recording (Video)
  • PPT Slides (PDF)
  • Q&A Document (PDF)
  • School Immunization Survey Access Handout (PDF)
  • School Immunization Survey Data 23-24 (PDF)
• Winter 2025: Clinical Updates on Life-Threatening Allergies and Implications for School Nurses & 504 Plans, IHCP and the Role of the School Nurse (February 12, 2025)
  • Presentation Recording (Video)
  • PPT Slides (PDF)
  • Q&A Document (PDF) 
  • Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan | American Academy of Pediatrics (PDF)

May Regional Meetings (In Person)

• May 14, 2025: West (Berkshire, Franklin) Regional Meeting
• May 15, 2025: West (Hampden, Hampshire) Regional Meeting
• May 16, 2025: Southeast Regional Meeting
• May 20, 2025: Boston/MetroWest Regional Meeting
• May 21, 2025: Central Regional Meeting
• May 30, 2025: Northeast Regional Meeting

All Regions Meetings (Virtual via Zoom)

• Fall 2023: School Nurse Updates on Pediatric Infectious Diseases/Conditions and Support for Newcomers (October 18, 2023)
• Winter 2024: Schoolwide Planning for Responding to Medical and Behavioral Emergencies in Schools (February 14, 2024)

May Regional Meetings (In Person)

• May 15, 2024: Northeast Regional Meeting
• May 16, 2024: Central Regional Meeting
• May 17, 2024: Southeast Regional Meeting
• May 20, 2024: Boston/MetroWest Regional Meeting
• May 21, 2024: West (Berkshire, Franklin) Regional Meeting
• May 22, 2024: West (Hampden, Hampshire) Regional Meeting
  • FY24 May Regional Meetings: Mandated Reporter Training by MA Office of the Child Advocate - Slide Deck (PDF)

All Regions Meetings (Virtual via Zoom)

• Fall 2022: Immunization Survey Update, Vaping in Schools and MDPH Update on Abortion Access (October 19, 2022)
  • School Immunization Surveys - Slide Deck (PDF)
  • How to Talk with Students about Nicotine, Tobacco, and Vaping: Helping Students Who Use Nicotine - Slide Deck (PDF)
  • Vaping Nicotine: Helping our Teens Quit - Slide Deck (PDF)
• Winter 2023: Emerging Issues in Pediatric Infectious Disease for School Nurses (February 15, 2023)

May Regional Meetings (In Person)

• May 17, 2023: West (Berkshire, Franklin) Regional Meeting
• May 18, 2023: Southeast Regional Meeting
• May 19, 2023: Northeast Regional Meeting
• May 22, 2023: Central Regional Meeting
• May 23, 2023: Boston/MetroWest Regional Meeting
• May 24, 2023: West (Hampden, Hampshire) Regional Meeting

All Regions Meetings (Virtual via Zoom)

• Fall 2021: Experiences on Reopening of MA Schools (October 20, 2021)
  • Resources Shared (PDF)
  • School Immunization Survey 2021 - Slide Deck (PDF)
  • Click on the video below to watch the recording:
    
• Winter 2022: Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Assault/Abuse: Considerations for School Nurses (January 26, 2022)

January 2021 Regional Meeting Resources

• Building Vaccine Confidence - Slide Deck (PDF)
• Vaccine Confidence - Job Aid (PDF)

March 2021 Regional Meeting Resources

• Antidotes to Burnout and Workplace Stress: Micro-doses of Resilience - Resource Worksheet (PDF)
• Resilience at Work Pocket Card (PDF)
• Alicia Keys - Good Job | Cover by One Voice Children’s Choir | A Tribute to COVID-19 Heroes (Video)

May 2021 Regional Meeting Resources & Recording

• Timed Schedule (PDF)
• Responding to Tech Addiction Exacerbated by COVID-19 - Resources (PDF)
• Click on the video below to watch the recording: