Events Archive

Advanced Social Media Practices for First Responder Agencies

Advanced Social Media Practices for First Responders

Event Phone: (617) 993-0003

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Capt. Stephen Davis (Ret.)

Virtually via Zoom

Is your agency’s social media stale or just not connecting to the people you serve? Are you ready to share important information in an engaging way? This course will focus on telling your agency’s story honestly through social media. In Advanced Social Media Practices for First Responders you will learn what content to emphasize, what to avoid, and how graphics and photos can make your mission stand out – all without resorting to gimmicks.

Messaging and Media Relations for Police Public Information Officers

Public Relations and Media Relations for First Responders

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: John Guilfoil

Virtually via Zoom

Communicating with the residents and community members you serve is a critical component in building trust, relationships, and legitimacy in the eyes of those you are sworn to protect. Additionally, building a rapport and managing your relationship with the media that covers your department can lead to consistent news coverage and create an ally when you need to get information out in a timely manner.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Special Education for School Leaders

Thursday, August 13 – Friday August 14, 2026 from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructors: Paul Zinni & Brian Kelley

In-Person: Greylock Glen, Adams, MA

With an increasingly diverse and high needs student population attending our schools, this course will assist administrators in becoming current in the areas of special education and 504 accommodation.

Trust Under Attack: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Crisis Leadership

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Robert Tornabene

Virtually via Zoom

Rather than focusing on technology alone, this course examines the leadership challenges created by artificial intelligence and provides actionable tools that executives can immediately apply within their organizations.

Communicating During a Critical Incident for Police and Fire Departments

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Adam Myrick

Virtually via Zoom

When facing a high-impact event, your agency’s response will be measured by how well you inform the media and your community.

Risk Communications and Managing Opposing Viewpoints for Public Health Professionals

Event Phone: (617) 993-0003

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: John Guilfoil

Virtually via Zoom

In this two-part class, John Guilfoil takes public health directors and communicators through an experiential journey that is tailor-made for the extreme demands and ever-evolving world of public health.