Boston Children's Hospital's Department of Medicine Patient Services is committed to increasing education in pediatric issues to community providers who care for them.
The following programs provide a comprehensive update of current trends and nursing/medical management of the pediatric population by Boston Children's Hospital specialists.
These programs are intended for:
- School nurses
- Educators
- Community healthcare providers
- Families
- Students
Registration open for 2025 Pediatric Health Assessment
Click the button below to register for the Pediatric Health Assessment: Summer School for School Nurses and Health Care Providers conference.
Professional development training days
Please take a moment to look over our Professional Development Program information. If you are looking to hold a program with us, we would love to start the planning process.
Please note: If you want training for the months of September and October, ideally requests need to be made by mid-June.
2025-26 CEI Lecture Series
Throughout the school year, the Community Education Initiative hosts a number of evening lectures via Zoom. These lectures will provide you up-to-date information on many issues related to school health.
- Each session costs $50 and is streamed live; 2.0 nursing contact hours/2.0 PDPs are awarded upon completion of evaluation after each session.
- The sessions are streamed from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. ET.
- Purchase orders are accepted and must be emailed to judi.naar@childrens.harvard.edu along with nurse’s name and email address.
- All Zoom access and handouts will be emailed out to all registered attendees the day before each program.
Coming Soon - Check back for the 2025-2026 school year lineup!
NEW! Online Courses Available
Check out our new Teachable School to discover our current selection of pre-recorded lectures that you can register for and complete at your convenience. We're continuously expanding our offerings, so be sure to check back often for new and exciting courses!
Questions? Please email judi.naar@childrens.harvard.edu.
Save the date!
The Boston Children's Hospital Pediatric Medical Services & Diabetes Program of the Division of Endocrinology will be hosting their annual Pediatric Diabetes Update: Collaborating for Success in Diabetes Management virtual conference on Nov. 12, Nov. 19, and Dec. 3, 2025. Each session will run from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Registration will open in mid-September.
Wellness for school nurses and healthcare providers
The Community Education Initiative is always looking to offer wellness programming for school nurses and community healthcare providers. This is an opportunity for renewal and to refresh your energies as a school nurse-for yourself and your students, colleagues and family!
We will provide an opportunity for you to learn new ways of incorporating balance in your life and the lives of others. Refresh your energy, renew your spirit, gain a new awareness and leave with a sense of relaxation. Come with an open heart and the intention to learn something new!
Stay tuned for more wellness opportunities!
Additional resources
Resource Library for School Nurses - If there is a resource that you would like to see added to our library, please email judi.naar@childrens.harvard.edu and we will add it.
The Community Education Initiative Team
For questions about programs, please contact:
- Heather Engholm, RN, BSN, MPH: 857-218-4331 or heather.engholm@childrens.harvard.edu
- Leanne Langmaid, MSN, RN, CPN: 617-355-4474 or leanne.langmaid@childrens.harvard.edu
For questions about payment and registration, please contact:
- Judi Naar: judi.naar@childrens.harvard.edu