BCC ToT (Train the Trainer) - March 2026

We are excited to welcome you to Boston for the 2026 BCC Training of Trainers, scheduled for March 3 - 5, 2026. Below you will find more information on the training schedule, site tours, hotel information, and reimbursement procedures.

Important Information:

General Information:

Training Days 1 and 2 will take place from 9am-5pm at the JRI Headquarters at 160 Gould St, Needham, MA 02494.
Training Day 3 will be a site visit to two JRI residential programs, details to be announced. Bus transportation will be provided for the tour.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided on all three days at the training sites.
A detailed schedule of the training is available here.
We are organizing a dinner on Tuesday night, March 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. at a restaurant nearby to hotel. This is so our admin, training staff, and participants can all connect after the first day of the training.
- Please Note: This dinner is optional and can be covered by your site's meal and transportation budget, following the same rules and guidelines as all other reimbursements detailed below.

Hotel Information:

Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel
100 Cabot Street, Needham, Massachusetts, USA, 02494

All rooms are paid for by the BRTRC.
Reservations are being completed by the BRTRC.

Expense Reimbursement Information:

The BRTRC is pleased to offer $3,000 in funding per site to cover training expenses. Please find the details and guidelines below:

Eligible Expenses:

Airfare
- Please note: Boston Logan International Airport is the closest and most convenient airport. Please plan your travels accordingly.
Ground transportation (including car rental)
Meals (excluding alcohol), up to a maximum of $64/day/person.

Group Point Person:

Please designate one point person from your site responsible for compiling eligible expenses and submitting reimbursement paperwork on behalf of your group.

Reimbursement Process:

Reimbursements will be processed on a per-site basis.
Payments will be made payable to the sponsoring site, not to any individual.

Submission Instructions:

Download the reimbursement form here.
Review a completed form example here.
Complete all fields on the form with an original signature (typed signatures will be returned).
Attach scanned copies of legible receipts.
Ensure meal receipts do not include payments for alcoholic beverages, as they are ineligible for reimbursement.
Submit all reimbursement requests by March 21, 2026.

Contact and Deadline:

For any questions or clarifications, please contact Gabe Corens at gcorens@jri.org. Kindly note that the deadline for all reimbursement requests is March 21, 2026.

Nearby Attractions and Transportation:

The Sheraton Needham is located in the greater-Boston area. Downtown Boston and Cambridge are a short drive away.
The hotel is also in close proximity to commuter rail and the Green Line, which goes into the heart of the city and is the oldest subway line in North America.
Please note that it is expected to be cold here in the greater-Boston area. Temperatures usually are from 25°F to 40°F.

gcorens@jri.org