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Professional Development Events NJSPRA sponsors a number of in-person events throughout the year with the goal of providing professional development on school communication topics and networking opportunities for our members. For professional development in 2025-2026, we held three full day workshops at the FEA Conference Center in Monroe Township, NJ. In addition to our professional development offerings, NJSPRA also held virtual member meet-ups, the Communication Awards celebration, and our Annual Meeting and Networking event in May. Attendance to all of these events is included in your NJSPRA Membership. In prior years, we have also held special events as needs and occasions arise, including focused seminars on timely topics for NJ schools as well as regional events with neighboring state school PR association chapters. Dates and information for upcoming workshops are posted below. Announcements and registration information about each event is posted here, emailed to members and other subscribers, and posted on our social media channels. To be added to our subscriber list, complete the chapter's brief subscription form. Dates for 2026-2027 Workshops will be posted over the summer. Location will again be at the FEA Conference Center. |
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Past Events 
2025-26
- 26 March 2026 - Spring Workshop: Recognition, Reputation and Reach - Building an Unforgettable Brand
- 10 February 2026 - Special Webinar: How to Write Positive and Credible Headlines with Data
- 13 Jan 2026 - Winter Workshop: AI for Communicators - Amplify Your Impact
- 9 Oct 2025 - Fall Workshop & Communication Awards Ceremony: Snap, Edit, and Share: A Content Creator's Guide (Canva, Smore and Photography)
2024-25
- 9 May 2025 Annual Meeting and School Communicators Day Celebration
- 13 March 2025 - Spring Workshop: Driving the Communication Train: Getting Everyone on Board with Your Outreach
- 16 Jan 2025 - Winter Workshop: From Recruitment to School Spirit: The Power Is in the Post (Social Media For Hire; Hr+ PR: A Perfect Combination, Social Savvy Hiring: Connecting with Top Candidates in the Digital World)
- 10 Oct 2024 NJSPRA School Communication Awards Celebration
- 23 Sept 2024 - Fall Workshop: Keeping Law and Order with AI & Strategic Planning
- 10 May 2024 Annual Meeting and School Communicators Day Celebration
- 12 March 2024 - Spring Workshop: Branding and Strong Communications to Help Attract and Retain Students and Staff (How School PR Can Help with Employee Recruitment; Maximizing Your Network with Community Partnerships; Implementing Brand Identity to Unite District, Schools and Community; Who Speaks for Your Brand)
- 30 Jan 2024 Virtual Workshop: Ethics in School Communications (NJSPRA Members Only)
- 11 Jan 2024 - Winter Workshop: Prepare, Prepare, Prepare - What You Should Do Before Your District Is in the Headlines (Preparing for a Crisis - Have a Plan; Journalists Turned School Communication Pro's; Reporters Are on My Campus - Now What? Tutorial on Media Training)
- 23 Oct 2023 NJSPRA School Communication Awards Celebration at NJSBA Annual Workshop
- 2 Oct 2023 - Fall Workshop: Crewing the Ship Through Choppy Waters: Good Communication Starts at the Helm (Dynamic Duo: Superintendent and School Communicator; Keeping Calm and Let the School Communicator Help; Board Members, Social Media and Freedom of Speech; Tech and Design Tips for School Communicators: Canva, Newsletter, Social Media)
2022-23
- 12 May 2023 Annual Meeting and School Communicators Day Celebration/Luncheon, Communicator of the Year awarded
- 25 Apr 2023 - Spring Workshop: Showcase & Roundtable with Video, Website and Social Communication Award Winners, Importance of Internal Communications, The Good, the Bad & The Ugly (Three NJSPRA members sharing good, bad and ugly situations they experienced)
- 07 Feb 2023 - Winter Workshop: Social Media Analytics and Content Strategy; 2022 Communicator of the Year Presentation; NJSBA Legislative Update; Creating an Internal Communications Team
- 30 Nov 2022 - Fall Workshop: Communicating in Crisis; Leadership in Turbulent Times; 100 member celebration
- 18 Oct 2022 2022 Communication Awards Dinner
NJSPRA Programs and Events Committee (2024-25)
The Programs and Events Committee plans, assesses, and evaluates professional development offerings and member learning options provided by the chapter throughout the course of the school year. Review your confirmed event registrations.
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