Mass Mentoring Partnership

Postponed: Mentor Circle: Social and Emotional Skills for Mentors
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Thursday, April 16 from 6-7:30pm
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Location: Zoom
Join us for a brand new offering from Mass Mentoring Partnership: Mentor Circles will run every third Thursday evening of most months (dates will be adjusted if holidays interfere.) Mentor Circles are virtual, off-hours opportunities to connect with other mentors, build knowledge, and practice skills related to being the best mentor you can be. Topics will vary. You are welcome as often as you can join us.
Social and emotional skills are important as ever in our relationships. Mentoring relationships can carry a special connection that may leave some mentors wondering how to socially and emotionally connect with their mentee. Join us to explore why understanding our own skills of self-awareness, self-management, relationship building, and critical thinking can support us in our efforts toward being a great mentor.
Questions? Contact Lauren at lmccabe@massmentors.org

Lunch and Learn: Trends in Mentor Program Quality after One Year of NQMS
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Tuesday, April 21st from 12-1pm
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Location: Zoom
So, Mass Mentoring launched the National Quality Mentoring System last year! How is it going? Did any trends emerge? What does a high quality mentoring program look like? Should MY program complete the NQMS self-assessment? Find answers to these questions and more at April’s Lunch and Learn.
Lunch & Learn Sessions meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 12-1pm. This is a time for folks to tune in while eating lunch. Join us to learn more about best practices, stay connected, and keep up with recent research, happenings, and tools. We welcome you as often as you can join us!
Questions? Contact Lauren at lmccabe@massmentors.org

Day 1: Healing Happens
2026-04-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Mass Mentoring Partnership, 75 Kneeland St, Boston, MA, United States
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Tuesday April 28th and Wednesday April 29th10am-2pm
Join us for an 8 hour learning experience over 2 days for an intensive workshop on moving beyond being trauma-informed into creating spaces where healing can happen.
Many youth in our communities have experienced trauma, the effects of which can be long-lasting and significant, and can create barriers to forming relationships with supportive adults. This training includes a review of key terms/language and shares trauma-informed care practices and methods that can be employed to promote both resiliency, self-care, and supportive environments. With a better understanding of trauma and its impact on youth, staff can structure programming that leverages the resilience possessed by youth and promotes healing environments.
We will meet in person on April 7th and 8th on Kneeland St at the MMP offices, beginning at 10am. Coffee will be provided in the morning as well as snacks throughout the day. A break for lunch will be provided. You’re welcome to bring a lunch from home, or explore the many opportunities to pick up a lunch in our Chinatown neighborhood.
Questions? Reach out to Lauren lmccabe@massmentors.org or Emily edeluca@massmentors.org

Day 2: Healing Happens
2026-04-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Mass Mentoring Partnership, 75 Kneeland St, Boston, MA, United States

MENTOR National Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series: It Takes a Village Identifying, Forming, and Maintaining Community Partnerships
2026-04-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-30 13:00 - 14:30
It Takes a Village: Identifying, Forming, and Maintaining Community Partnerships
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3-Part Series : April 30, May 21, June 30 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

It takes a village to build strong mentoring programs, and meaningful community partnerships are at the core. In this three-part webinar series led by MENTOR Nebraska and the Connecticut Governor’s Prevention Partnership, we will explore how you can identify and recruit community partners, navigate relationship development, and strengthen collaboration. Attendees will gain practical strategies for building trust, aligning goals, and sustaining partnerships overtime.

External virtual workshop: Media and Messaging for Student Support Providers
2026-05-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Partnership for Student Success and InnovateEDU on Monday, May 4th at 12:00pm ET for a virtual workshop on Media and Messaging for Student Support Providers.
This interactive, virtual workshop is designed for members of the Partnership for Student Success coalition and their partners. During the workshop, participants will learn practical strategies for telling stories of their impact through earned media. Whether you provide tutoring, mentoring, student success coaching, postsecondary transition coaching, or wraparound supports, this session will help you share the impact of your work.
We will cover:
Strategies for crafting a compelling story
How to pitch your story to reporters
Preparing for interviews
Sharing tested messages that resonate with diverse audiences
Participants will also have the opportunity to practice telling their story and pitching to peers in small groups.
When: Monday, May 4, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00pm ET
Where: Virtual Webinar, Join on Zoom

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Social Emotional Learning & Youth Mental Health
2026-05-12 10:00 - 15:00 | 75 Kneeland St, Boston, MA, United States
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Tuesday, May 12th, 10-3
At this in-person workshop, you’ll gain valuable insights into how SEL can help students develop skills essential for success in school, career, and life. At the heart of this training is the understanding that building strong, supportive relationships with students is key to promoting their social and emotional well-being. Our trainer will provide you with a framework for understanding SEL and share practical suggestions for implementing SEL practices in out-of-school-time (OST) settings. By focusing on our own social and emotional skills, we can model and support SEL growth in young people, helping them become thriving and engaged adults. In addition, we will explore the possibilities that staff and mentors may face when navigating today’s young people’s mental health challenges. Some young people are at greater risk of mental health conditions due to their living conditions, stigma, discrimination or exclusion, or lack of access to quality support and services. A supportive adult presence – that allows for a shared connection and vulnerability – contributes to positive growth and adaptation. Join us for an enriching learning opportunity to share and strengthen your skills.
Questions? Reach out to Lauren at lmccabe@massmentors.org
A second opportunity to attend this workshop will be offered 5/20, location TBD

2026 Virtual Mentoring Matters Conference: East Coast Reimagining Youth Engagement – Challenge to Impact
2026-05-13 09:00 - 12:00
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Join experts and peers for a morning of professional development at our annual virtual conference.
Join us on May 13th for the 23rd annual Mentoring Matters Conference! The event will bring together youth development and mentoring practitioners for a morning of virtual professional development and inspiration.
With a lineup of experienced speakers, you can expect two engaging sessions focusing on reimagining engagement for young people.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the growth of best mentoring practices on the East Coast. See you on May 13th!
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM Opening Plenary: Mentoring Can Do That!East Coast MENTOR Affiliate Leaders will discuss how infusing mentoring practices can help communities address some of the most complex challenges we are facing with young people. Get insight into trends communities are experiencing across the East Coast and practical solutions for connections.
09:30 AM – 11:00 AM Masterclass: Engaging the Disengaged Teen – Practical Strategies that WorkEngaging Young People in A Time of Disconnection— Practical Strategies that Work Led by Rebecca Winthrop, Author of the Disengaged Teen This interactive masterclass explores why students disengage—and more importantly, what you can do about it. Rebecca Winthrop, drawing from her research in The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better, will share a practical, actionable playbook designed specifically for mentoring and youth professionals working with middle and high school students. You’ll gain: A deeper understanding of the root causes of disengagement Clear connections between youth engagement, relationships, and technology Proven, real-world strategies you can apply immediately
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Closing Plenary PanelBeyond the School Walls- The Power of Parent & Caregiver Engagement Session Overview: This dynamic panel explores the critical role families play in student engagement—and the real challenges schools and programs face in building authentic partnerships with parents and caregivers. Panelists share lived experiences, barriers, and bright spots, helping participants rethink traditional approaches to family engagement.
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM Closing Forum: Reflections and QuestionsParticipants will share insights, next steps, and ask questions as we close the day’s program.

Mentoring Night at Fenway! 6:45PM vs. Phillies
2026-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA, United States
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Lunch and Learn: Social Emotional Learning & Equity
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00
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Virtual, Tuesday, May 19th 12pm-1pm
During our training and conversations about social and emotional learning, we often run out of time to talk about the nuances of the benefits and potential harms that SEL can cause when implemented without an antiracist, critical lens. For this Lunch and Learn, we’ll have a brief but insightful discussion about how institutions can at times use SEL for compliance and over-policing the behavior of young people. We’ll also touch on why SEL is under fire in conservative states, and hear from local Boston researcher and practitioner, Dr. Matthew Attaya, on why we must act to protect the right to teach social and emotional learning skills in and out of school time.
Lunch & Learn Sessions meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month (unless holidays conflict) from 12-1pm. This is a time for folks to tune in while eating lunch. Join us to learn more about best practices, stay connected, and keep up with recent research, happenings, and tools. We welcome you as often as you can join us!

Social Emotional Learning & Youth Mental Health
2026-05-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington St, Framingham, MA, United States
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Wednesday, May 20th, 10-3
At this in-person workshop, you’ll gain valuable insights into how SEL can help students develop skills essential for success in school, career, and life. At the heart of this training is the understanding that building strong, supportive relationships with students is key to promoting their social and emotional well-being. Our trainer will provide you with a framework for understanding SEL and share practical suggestions for implementing SEL practices in out-of-school-time (OST) settings. By focusing on our own social and emotional skills, we can model and support SEL growth in young people, helping them become thriving and engaged adults. In addition, we will explore the possibilities that staff and mentors may face when navigating today’s young people’s mental health challenges. Some young people are at greater risk of mental health conditions due to their living conditions, stigma, discrimination or exclusion, or lack of access to quality support and services. A supportive adult presence – that allows for a shared connection and vulnerability – contributes to positive growth and adaptation. Join us for an enriching learning opportunity to share and strengthen your skills.
Questions? Reach out to Lauren at lmccabe@massmentors.org
This is a second opportunity to attend the same session as 5/12.

May Mentor Circle: Social and Emotional Skills for Mentors
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30
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May Mentor Circle: Social and Emotional Skills for Mentors
Join us for a brand new offering from Mass Mentoring Partnership: Mentor Circles will run every third Thursday evening of most months (dates will be adjusted if holidays interfere.) Mentor Circles are virtual, off-hours opportunities to connect with other mentors, build knowledge, and practice skills related to being the best mentor you can be. Topics will vary. You are welcome as often as you can join us.
Social and emotional skills are important as ever in our relationships. Mentoring relationships can carry a special connection that may leave some mentors wondering how to socially and emotionally connect with their mentee. Join us to explore why understanding our own skills of self-awareness, self-management, relationship building, and critical thinking can support us in our efforts toward being a great mentor.

Disrupting Hidden Bias & Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth
2026-06-02 10:00 - 15:00
More workshop details to come
Location TBD

Lunch and Learn
2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00

Disrupting Hidden Bias & Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth
2026-06-17 10:00 - 15:00
More workshop details to come
Location: Framingham Public Library
Lexington St., Framingham, MA

Mentor Circle
2026-06-25 18:00 - 19:30
