Annual Veterans Day Professional Development Day
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
South High Community School
170 Apricot Street | Worcester, MA
We have a great lineup of workshops covering a wide range of topics like trauma, challenging behaviors, speech, nature in the classroom, project-based learning, arts & culture, and more! The day will feature fun activities, FREE breakfast & lunch, raffle prizes, and vendors.
Schedule
7:30AM to 8:15AM
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8:15AM to 9:00AM
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9:15AM to 10:30AM
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10:45AM to 12:00PM
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12:00PM to 1:00PM
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1:00PM to 2:15PM
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2:15PM to 2:30PM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
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Welcome & United Way Campaigns Kick-Off
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Workshop 1
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Workshop 2
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Lunch, Vendors, & Raffles Available
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President and CEO Address & Keynote Speaker
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Closing Remarks, Surveys, & Raffle Winners
Keynote Speaker: Maria Milagros
Maria Milagros (Vazquez) is an award-winning keynote speaker, 2x TEDx storyteller, workshop facilitator, mindset transformation life coach, storyteller, and author.
Whether sharing her life experiences and knowledge through impactful talks, workshops, leadership trainings, life coaching sessions or videos, Maria uses stories to bring encouragement, education and love to empower others to get out of their way and break free from any hindering thoughts or beliefs, so that they can live amazing lives and leave their unique and positive mark on the world.
She knows that no matter where you come from, what you've been through, or what you have done, love, connection and personal responsibility can change every area of your life. She knows because it has worked for her, and she likes to remind others that she is not an exception to the rule. If she can do it, then you can too!
Raffles
We are happy to bring back the in-person raffles this year! You may purchase tickets from our ticket table or online. We are offering cash AND online credit/debit card ticket purchase options.
Raffle Ticket Pricing:
$5 for 6 Tickets
$10 for 12 Tickets
50/50 Ticket Pricing:
$1 for 1 Ticket
Raffles will be on display in the gym. Tickets can be purchased in-person or online. If you purchase online, please show your receipt to the ticket table staff to receive your physical tickets.
Tickets can be purchased in-person or online. If you purchase online, please show your receipt to the ticket table staff to receive your physical tickets.