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Charting the Course: Fall Conference 2026

Charting the Course: Navigating Today’s School PR Fall Conference | October 7–9, 2026

School PR is moving fast. Stay grounded, stay prepared, and lead with confidence. Join us to strengthen your practice, grow professionally, and find balance in a demanding role. Join us October 7-9, 2026 at the Hyatt Place Kent Narrows & Marina. 

This conference is designed for today’s school communicators who are navigating a rapidly changing profession. We are centering this conference on three key areas:

Professionalism
Elevate your work through strong ethics, clear communication, and proven practices aligned with APR.

Adaptability
Navigate the speed of today’s school PR world with confidence and clarity.

Balance
Manage the demands of the job while sustaining yourself for the long term.

Who Should Attend

  • School PR and communications professionals
  • District and campus leaders
  • Anyone responsible for engaging families and communities

 

 

Call for Proposals 

Whether your strength lies in foundational strategies, collaborative leadership or cutting-edge tools, we want to hear from you. Share your expertise and help others grow by presenting at a CHESPRA conference.

 

Sponsorship

CHESPRA continues to innovate and grow through expanded programming, including Eat. Learn. Grow., a virtual professional development series designed to deliver timely insights and practical strategies. 

Each year, CHESPRA hosts a conference featuring dynamic, high-impact agendas that challenge attendees to refine and elevate communications within their school divisions. These conferences also provide extensive networking opportunities, allowing sponsors and members to build authentic, lasting professional relationships.

CHESPRA conferences offer sponsors a unique opportunity to showcase products and services directly to decision-makers from school divisions across Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. By engaging with our members, sponsors gain meaningful visibility, valuable feedback, and the chance to position their solutions where they matter most, all in one place.