Join EDC Education & Wellbeing experts at the 2026 MASC/MASS Joint Conference in Danvers, MA.
About the Conference
Hosted jointly by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (MASS), this annual conference brings together educational professionals and elected officials. MASC MASS is dedicated to enhancing school governance and improving student outcomes.
The conference is an opportunity to connect with other school committee members and superintendents, gain insights from expert speakers, and participate in engaging workshops addressing the most pressing education issues today.
Session
Beyond Phone Bans: How Districts are Using MTSS to Prepare Students for Healthy Technology Use
Shari Kessel Schneider and Shai Fuxman | Thursday, November 5, 2026, 8:45–10:00 [UPDATED TIME]
Across Massachusetts, district leaders are navigating growing pressure to address student technology use through phone policies, AI guidance, and other initiatives. But how can districts move beyond isolated efforts to create lasting change?
Drawing on work with three MetroWest districts and a broader 26-community collaborative, this session demonstrates how a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) can serve as a leadership framework for building a coherent, districtwide approach to digital wellness. Participants will learn how districts assessed current practices, aligned resources, identified high-impact priorities, and developed practical strategies—including educator supports, family engagement, and student-led initiatives—to prepare students to thrive in a digital world.
Slides | EDC's MTSS Approach to Digital Wellbeing
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Dr. Shai Fuxman, a behavioral health expert and senior research scientist, leads initiatives promoting the positive development of youth and serves as a technical assistance specialist and advisor for EDC Solutions.
Richard Fournier, director of Education & Wellbeing in EDC Solutions, leads EDC’s direct service work with states, districts, and schools—including consulting, technical assistance, professional development, and research—to improve students’ education and health outcomes.
Lauren Gilman, a highly skilled technical assistance specialist and experienced program manager, has extensive knowledge of mental health promotion, behavioral health, school-based initiatives, substance misuse prevention, youth violence prevention, cultural responsiveness, and mentoring.
Shari Kessel Schneider, an expert in adolescent health and school health, advances knowledge of effective programs and practices to improve the physical and mental well-being of youth.