For over 40 years, McGrath Training Solutions has been the trusted partner of K-12 schools across North America, helping create safer and more effective learning environments.
McGrath Training Solutions was founded by Mary Jo McGrath, a nationally recognized expert in school law, workplace communication, and compliance training. What began as a mission to help schools navigate complex legal requirements has grown into the most trusted compliance training organization in K-12 education.
We educate school personnel in legally fit and educationally sound approaches to manage compliance risks. Our training programs have been delivered to over 250,000 administrators across all 50 U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Our approach is unique: we combine deep legal expertise with practical, educator-focused training that creates lasting behavior change — not just checkbox compliance.
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Mary Jo McGrath, Esq., is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in addressing misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and bullying in K-12 schools. She has served as an expert witness in over 200 cases and has trained over 250,000 school administrators. She is the author of the TRUE-SPEAK™ Communications System and the McGrath Response System™.
Shielding schools and students from harm and liability is at the core of every program we deliver.
Every approach we teach is grounded in law and designed to withstand legal scrutiny.
We focus on real-world, immediately actionable skills — not abstract theory.
Building cultures of trust and mutual respect in schools through authentic communication.
Our programs produce statistically significant changes in knowledge, skills, and behaviors.
Serving schools in all 50 states and Canadian provinces with consistent, high-quality training.
Mary Jo McGrath begins training school administrators in legally sound communication and compliance.
The TRUE-SPEAK™ Communications System is created, revolutionizing how school leaders handle difficult conversations.
The McGrath Response System™ comprehensive system for addressing harassment, misconduct, discrimination, and bullying in schools.
Training programs are delivered in all 50 U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Instructor certification program launches.
Expanding our reach through digital platforms while maintaining the high-touch, interactive training experience that sets us apart.
Continuing to protect schools and students with updated programs reflecting the latest legal and educational standards.
