Eat Learn Grow PD Series

Eat. Learn. Grow. offers CHESPRA members professional development opportunities throughout the year.

These one-hour webinars feature people and topics of interest to school public relations professionals and add to the value of a CHESPRA membership.

If there is a topic of interest to you -- or if you're interested in presenting -- please contact Betsy Overkamp-Smith, APR, at betsy@betsyospr.com.

CHESPRA 2024 Reflection & 2025 Vision

December 20, 2024, Noon

Facilitated by the CHESPRA Board

Join your fellow CHESPRA members for an engaging hour of reflection, planning, and community support. This interactive session will help us celebrate our collective achievements in 2024 and shape our direction for 2025.

Agenda:
• 2024 in Review (15 minutes)
Share your proudest moments, biggest challenges, and key learnings from the past year in school PR and communications.

• Vision 2025 (20 minutes)
Help shape CHESPRA's future by contributing your ideas and priorities for the coming year. What professional development, resources, or networking opportunities would best support your work?

• Problem-Solving Workshop (20 minutes)
Bring your current communications challenges to this collaborative troubleshooting session. Get real-time feedback and solutions from experienced colleagues who understand your unique context.

• Open Q&A (5 minutes)
Address any questions about CHESPRA initiatives, membership benefits, or upcoming opportunities.

To make the most of our time together, please:
- Come prepared to participate actively in discussions
- Consider one success and one challenge from 2024 you'd like to share
- Think about what support would most benefit you in 2025
- Bring any specific situations you'd like input on from colleagues

Register below to receive the Zoom link. We look forward to connecting with you!

FYI: The above session description was written with the help of Claude AI...IYKYK!

Social Secrets Unlocked: Top 10 Tips, Tricks and Tools to Level-Up Your District Social Media

October 25, 2024, Noon

Delaina McCormack, Manager, Social Media, Fairfax County Public Schools

Join us for a dive into 10 top tips, tools, and insights that can make a real difference in managing school district social media. We'll explore hidden features, time-saving tricks, and practical tools that help enhance engagement and streamline your workflow. Whether you're looking to improve engagement, save time, or use lesser-known tools to their full potential, this session will leave you with actionable ideas you can put to work immediately.

Video Replay: ELGDMcCormack.mp4