In addition to monthly workshops, special events and networking opportunities, INSPRA offers current members "Member Needs Help" e-mail group dedicated to providing immediate feedback for communications issues that arise. With the launch of this site, the "Member Needs Help" is now an online forum for all members to access and benefit from. Also, INSPRA offers a mentor program that partners new members with seasoned professionals.

INSPRA member benefits include:

• Participation in a professional organization that provides public relations training, counseling, information and inspiration;
• Opportunities to network with top school public relations professionals.
• Breakfast seminars that feature experts who provide workable ideas and strategies about referendums, team building, business partnerships, labor issue communication, media relations and other hot topics;
• Opportunities to win recognition for education publications, and staff, board and community members who go the extra PR mile;
• A quarterly newsletter with information about public relation challenges, success stories and PR ideas for Illinois schools; and
• Linkage with the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and insight into national trends and issues.

For information on joining INSPRA, please click here for a membership application, or contact: