The School Health Institute for Education and Leadership Development (SHIELD) provides training that fulfills DESE certification requirements, discusses emerging trends, shares best practices, and addresses the complex physical, behavioral, and psycho-social health issues facing school-aged children. SHIELD offers continuing nursing education (CNE) and continuing medical education (CME) credit, curated resources, and leader development for comprehensive school health programs. SHIELD is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is a collaboration between the Boston University School of Public Health Activist Lab and the Boston University School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education Office.