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It's time to register for TNSPRA's annual conference and member mixer, sponsored by ParentSquare! The conference will be held on Friday, February 24th from 8:00 - 3:00 PM at the Williamson County Public Safety Center in Franklin. As always, lunch will be provided at the conference, courtesy of our friends at Finalsite!

Join us the night before on February 23rd at 7:00 PM for the TNSPRA Member Mixer (location TBD).

Come learn and network with us! Please register here so we can plan accordingly!

Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines of School Communications

Experience is the best teacher... unless you have a teacher who can share theirs. In this session, you'll hear leadership lessons that have been collected over the last 30 years during the best and worst of times in school communications. You'll be able to use these lessons to reflect on and guide your own leadership journey.

Fight or flight: Crisis Communications

In this interactive session, Brian Stephens, a 25+ year veteran in crisis communications and business development, will teach us the following:

• How to deal with Fight or Flight response
• 7 Responses to a Crisis
• 3-21 Messaging
• How to form a crisis response team

Social Media Best Practices for Success and Sanity

How do you find the balance between reaching your social media goals while also setting healthy boundaries? We'll discuss steps you can take today to make sure social media doesn't become a dreaded part of your job. No more sad or angry internal reactions from you! You'll leave with proven tactics that will increase engagement and followers - without the headaches and heartburn.

Which Canva House Are You?

Canva is a free tool that can be used in all communications departments! Whether you're experienced in graphic design (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) or have little knowledge of the subject, Canva offers invaluable tools to help elevate your district's brand and look. This will be an active and hands-on learning experience. Participants, grouped by experience level, will walk away with a Wakelet of shareable templates, tutorials, and examples. All devices are welcomed.

Hilton Franklin Cool Springs, Franklin, TN

Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, TN

Note: TNSPRA does not have a room block at the hotels listed above.

NSRPA is now accepting submissions for its school communication awards program, and we want Tennessee to be represented! From successful bond campaigns and crisis communication strategies to outstanding social media engagement and more, submit your best work to any or all of the three award programs for the chance to earn national recognition for your district or organization’s school communications efforts!

NSPRA Seminar registration is expected to open very soon! In the meantime, browse this year's registration pricing and information below. Click here to view more information on the NSPRA website.

As the leader in school communication, NSPRA serves more than 2,500 members who work primarily as communication directors in public school districts and education organizations throughout the United States and Canada. NSPRA members enjoy exclusive, member-only benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities and access to a network of colleagues from across the country who understand their challenges. For more information on membership to NSPRA, visit https://www.nspra.org/Membership.

Deepen your TNSPRA connections by joining like-minded professionals from across the country!

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It's time to meet in person for the annual TNSPRA Spring Conference! The conference will be held on Friday, February 24th from 8:00 - 3:00 PM at the Williamson County Public Safety Center in Franklin. The TNSPRA Night Out Mixer will once again be held the night before on Thursday, February 23rd (Location TBD). Register now by clicking this link!

Hosted by Johnson City's Collin Brooks, this Member Meet-Up will be a brief 20-25 minute virtual networking opportunity for TNSPRA members. Meet colleagues, discuss hot topics, ask questions and learn a PR pro quick tip from Collin.

Hosted by Williamson County's Angie McKee, this Member Meet-Up will be a brief 20-25 minute virtual networking opportunity for TNSPRA members scheduled to attend the NSPRA National Seminar in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn NSPRA tips and tricks from the planning connoisseur herself, Ms. Angie McKee!

The NSPRA 2023 National Seminar program for in-person attendees includes four days of networking opportunities, special events and learning sessions from July 16-19, 2023.