BIRCh Center Events
The BIRCh Center offers a range of professional learning opportunities, including Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), regional events, and targeted trainings designed to support school staff and community providers. Check back frequently for new opportunities!
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Data Analyst PLC-Advanced Series | This three part virtual series is designed for experienced staff and established teams ready to deepen their expertise in data-driven practices. Participants will build advanced skills to: strengthen and sustain effective data leadership, embed a data-informed culture across systems, apply sophisticated strategies to address equity and disproportionality, and use behavioral health data to develop precision statements that drive targeted interventions. The training also focuses on refining collaborative, data-based problem-solving approaches to support continuous improvement. Starting Fall 2025! |
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February 13, 2026 1:00PM |
Partnering With Schools 101 |
Join us for a free dynamic 60-minute professional learning community (PLC) session designed for Community Behavioral Health Workers and Mental Health Partners working with public schools. Learning Objectives
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| May 19, 2026 | The Annual Mental Health and Education Impact Form | SAVE THE DATE! The BIRCh Center's annual in-person conference for Central and Western MA related to school-based behavioral health. This event is a regional convening of mental health leaders to network and share practices. |
Events from Other Organizations
Other organizations throughout the state also offer trainings and events around behavioral health and wellness. Check out their programs and events calendars below.
- Boston Children’s Hospital, Neighborhood Partnerships TAP Training Series
- MA Department of Mental Health Events
- Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs
- The Education Development Center
- The Rennie Center Education Research & Policy
- Collaborative for Educational Services
- Massachusetts Mental Health Consortium
- Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives
- I Am More Than My Mood Campaign from the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts
- The Home for Little Wanderers
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How Can We Help?
For more information about the BIRCh Center, or to find out how the School-Based Behavioral Health Technical Assistance (SBBH TA) Center can help your school or district, please contact @email.