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Fall 2024 Conference

Hurry, the last day to register for the 2024 Fall Conference is Wed, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m.

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Currents of Change: Empowering Voices, Strengthening Communities

We’re excited to announce that the CHESPRA 2024 Fall Conference will be held in Harrisonburg, Virginia, from November 6-8. Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg offers a vibrant setting for school communicators to come together, learn and grow.

The cost of the conference is $100 per CHESPRA member. See the additional information at the bottom of this page for everything that the conference includes.

This year’s conference will kick off with a half day of programming in the afternoon on November 6, allowing attendees to settle in before diving into valuable sessions and discussions. Join us for two days packed with engaging workshops, expert-led sessions and meaningful networking opportunities designed to enhance your professional development.

Hotel Information

We will be staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Harrisonburg, offering a comfortable and convenient location for all attendees. This full-service hotel is known for its welcoming atmosphere and amenities that will enhance your stay, from complimentary Wi-Fi to their signature warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in.

To book your room, use the reservation link. Our group rate of $125 per night is available for stays from November 5-8, 2024. We encourage you to reserve early to ensure availability.

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Fall Conference Schedule

Speakers & Presenters

Creating A Sense of Belonging Through Intentional Communication
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Presenters: Kelly Lineweaver, Coordinator of Policy and Communication and Sal Romero, Chief of Staff

Empowering Student Voices: Integrating Student Talent into Digital Content Creation
New Kent County Public Schools
Presenter: Ashlee Meredith, Technology Trainer/Digital Content Creator

Sign Up to Present

We invite leaders in public relations, communications and public education to submit session proposals for the Fall 2024 CHESPRA Conference.

Proposal Deadline: Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

Proposal acceptance notifications will be sent by Wed, Oct. 16, 2024. Accepted presenters must register for the conference but do not need to register before submitting a proposal. You may submit multiple proposals, though only one may be selected due to limited capacity. Vendor submissions are not accepted unless co-presented by a school district, with no sales pitch involved.

Topics of Interest:

  • Crisis management case studies
  • Political impact on education
  • Artificial Intelligence in education
  • Opioid crisis collaboration
  • Innovative tools/methods in education
  • Media relations for small vs. large districts

Get creative with your ideas!

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Apply for the Tim Bullis Scholarship

Last spring, CHESPRA announced the Tim Bullis Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship supports professional development by providing conference attendance funds for one member in good standing. To apply for the Fall 2024 scholarship, please complete this form by Wed, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m.

A committee of CHESPRA members who were Tim’s colleagues will select one recipient.

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