The Value of NSPRA Membership For over 75 years NSPRA has been the Leader in School Communication, providing our members with the resources, products, services and counsel they need to excel in their roles as lead communicators. We have a solid reputation for delivering practical tips and proven strategies designed to help you improve and expand your public relations, communications, marketing and public engagement efforts. In addition to idea-packed newsletters, invaluable toolkits and resource materials, and discounts on products and the NSPRA National Seminar, as a member you become part of the powerful NSPRA network of school PR professionals across North America. Take advantage of all that an NSPRA membership can offer to advance your career, build your professional network, earn awards and become a recognized leader in school public relations by joining online now! You can also use this form to mail or fax your membership application.

In Their Own Words:  The Value of NSPRA Membership

Reap the Benefits of NSPRA's Rich Resources and Powerful Professional Network

As an NSPRA member, not only do you belong to a powerful network of school communication professionals across North America, you have access to a wealth of resources, strategic counsel, products and services designed with your needs in mind. Throughout the month you will receive timely, practical tips and information about proven practices and emerging issues to keep you abreast of the latest school PR strategies and help you succeed in your job.

eNetwork. Our monthly (except July) member newsletter is a hands-on, practical resource offering Leading Off, a timely feature story, a heads-up on emerging issues and strategies in Trend Tracker, best practice SuccesStories from award-winning school systems, NSPRA 411 updates, and much more.  

NSPRA This Week. Our weekly quick-read enewsletter offers clips from controversial news items scanned from around the nation that may impact your district. It also provides a helpful tip sheet on a practical idea or best practice as well as useful quotes and timely low-cost or no-cost resources.

Online Member Directory. Our online membership directory (available only to NSPRA members) unlocks a network of more than 1,500 colleagues willing to share their best ideas, winning programs and expertise, and also offer support when you need it. The online Member Directory puts the power of the NSPRA network at you fingertips!

A Discount on the NSPRA National Seminar. The annual NSPRA Seminar is the premier professional development activity for school communication professionals and education leaders. As a member, you receive a specially reduced rate for the Seminar - a major savings for your budget.  

A Discount on NSPRA Products. NSPRA develops and offers products designed to help school leaders improve and expand communication efforts in a cost-effective way. As an NSPRA member, you're entitled to a 10% discount on a catalog of helpful products.

PRincipal Communicator. PRincipal Communicator is a comprehensive communication newsletter written with principals in mind. Published monthly during the school year. PRincipal Communicator offers tips and tactics to improve communication and public relations at the building level. (PRincipal Communicator is a benefit of professional-level memberships only).

Communication Matters for Leading Superintendents. This enewsletter, published six times a year, is written for superintendents and includes articles on leadership issues, reputation management, media relations, public engagement strategies, and more.

NSPRA Counselor, Alerts and More. Throughout the school year, you'll also receive several regular member-only publications and alerts. These online publications cover critical breaking issues and keep NSPRA members up to date on what’s new and what’s working in school communication.

Access to NSPRA Resource Files and "Real Time" Counsel. As a member, you have access to NSPRA's resource files on the very best programs throughout the United States and Canada. And in the event of a breaking issue or crisis, your have immediate access to NSPRA's executive staff for counsel, strategic advice and help in connecting you to resources and other colleagues who can assist you.

In Addition... As a member, you're eligible to hold elected office on the NSPRA Executive Board and in your state chapter. Professional-level members also are eligible to participate in the rewarding professional development process of becoming Accredited in Public Relations (APR) through the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB). NSPRA members also can participate in special insurance programs that cover professional liability, term life and medical that are available at reduced group rates. Special discounts also are offered on GEICO insurance.

NSPRA membership opens the door to a host of communication opportunities. It gives you a constant source of expert advice and proven tips, tools, information, publications, communication strategies and tactics, specially tailored on-site services, training, and professional development. It helps you win at the polls, boost parent involvement, build effective coalitions, spread good news about schools, find out what the public thinks about your schools, and much, much more.

NSPRA’s Risk-Free Guarantee Means You Have Nothing to Lose. NSPRA offers you a No-Risk Guarantee because we are so sure that once you see, month after month, the benefits you will be receiving for your schools, your district, your community and your career, you will be pleased with the value of your NSPRA membership.

If for some reason you believe that NSPRA membership, with its weekly and monthly newsletters, bonus items, discounts, resources and collegial network are not worth what you paid, we will refund your money for the remaining months on your membership. 

Consider What Members Say About NSPRA

• "Great exposure to other school district PR programs so you can borrow from the best."
• "Truly the best professional group of its kind."
• "Through NSPRA the toughest task is made easy."
• "The professional help and support, and the excellent products, more than offset the cost of membership. It's a great value!"
• "Don't even think about a school program without joining NSPRA first!"
• "I loved eNetwork so much I had to join."

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