NJSPRA Events
NJSPRA sponsors a number of in-person events throughout the year with the goal of providing professional development and networking opportunities for our members. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, programs were held virtually and on a somewhat modified schedule during the latter part of 2020 and through the 2020-21 school year. We are returning to in-person full day workshops for the 2022-2023 school year, but may also hold virtual power hours on hot topics as the need arises. In addition to workshops, NJSPRA will also hold member meet-ups, the Communication Awards celebration, and the Annual Meeting. SEE OUR FALL EVENTS already planned below. Attendance to all of these events are included in your NJSPRA Membership. In addition, we hold special events as needs and occasions arise including focused seminars on timely topics for NJ schools as well as regional events with neighboring state SPRA chapters. 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, contact us at njspracommunications@gmail.com |
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Past Events 
2022-23
- 07 Feb 2023 Social Media Analytics and Content Strategy; 2022 Communicator of the Year Presentation; NJSBA Legislative Update; Creating an Internal Communications Team
- 30 Nov 2022 Communicating in Crisis; Leadership in Turbulent Times; 100 member celebration
- 18 Oct 2022 2022 Communication Awards Dinner
2021-22
- 25 May 2022 Annual Meeting and Communicator of the Year Award
- 13 May 2022 First National School Communicators Day Celebration Virtual Huddle
- May 2022 Regional Member Meet-Ups
- 27 April 2022 Virtual Workshop: Showcase: NJSPRA Award Winners Share Their Communication Tech Success
- 2 April 2022 Virtual Workshop: Key Messages: Essential Anchors to Power Your Communications
- 16 Mar 2022 Virtual Workshop: Helping Your Leadership Team Become Great Communicators
- 2 Mar 2022 Virtual Member Meet-Up
- 12 Jan 2022 Virtual Workshop: Communicating and Conducting an Equity Audit
- 6 Oct 2021 2021 Communication Awards Dinner
- 20 Oct 2021 Virtual Workshop: DEI - Getting the Entire School Community on the Same Page
- 18 Nov 2021 Calming the Crowd: Restoring Civility at Board Meetings
2020-21
- 26 May 2021 Annual Meeting (Virtual)
- 19 May 2021 2021 Communicator of the Year Presentation to Maren Smagala
- 21 Apr 2021 Virtual Workshop: Communicating with Different Audiences
- 3 Mar 2021 Virtual Workshop: Communicating and Leading for Equity
- 24 Feb 2021 Virtual Workshop: Communicating About Covid-19: What You Need to Know and Do Next
- 24 Nov 2020 Member Meet-Up (Virtual)
- 19 Nov 2020 Virtual Workshop: Supporting Employees with Parent/Family Communications
- 16 Oct 2020 2020 Communication Awards Ceremony (Virtual)
2019-20
- 25 Jun 2020 Virtual Mini-Session: The Importance of Copyright
- 09 Jun 2020 Virtual Mini-Session: Virtual Year End Events During COVID-19
- 04 Jun 2020 Virtual Mini-Session: Effective Internal Communications During COVID-19
- 04 Jun 2020 Virtual Mini-Session: The School Communications Function During COVID-19
- 26 May 2020 2020 Communicator of the Year Virtual Presentation to Dr. Matthew Murphy
- 16 Jan 2020 Winter Workshop: Managing the News Media and Communications When the Unthinkable Happens
- 11 Nov 2019 Fall Workshop: Communications Planning Bootcamp AND The One-Person School PR Department
- 29 Sep 2019 2019 NJSPRA Communication Awards & Networking Event