INSPRA at Triple I: An Introduction
Every year at the IASB/IASA/IASBO Conference, commonly known as Triple I, INSPRA organizes several presentations regarding the hottest topics in school public relations. The 2011 conference was held November 18 – 20 in Chicago.

Click here to visit the official Joint Annual Conference information from the Illinois Association of School Boards.


2011 INSPRA Member Presentations:


Best Practices for Front Line Communication
 (For Board/District Secretaries)

Featured INSPRA President Bridget McGuiggan, APR (Orland School District 135), and INSPRA President-Elect Carla Erdey (Consolidated High School District 230)

Front Line Communications – Presentation

Handling Complaints/Front Line Communication

Guide to Better Media Relations – Handout  

Organization – Resources      Organization – Quiz                                       

The A to J Guide to Front Line Communciation for Board Secretaries

Communicating School Finances: Lessons from the Bottom Line
Featured INSPRA Board members Robin Smith Kollman (Libertyville Elementary District 70) and Melea Smith, APR (Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205), members Mike Chapin (School District 129) and Julie-Ann Fuchs, Ed.D. (Kaneland Community Unit School District #302), and Tod Altenburg (Lombard School District 44)

The Power of Social Media for School Districts
Featured INSPRA Board member Jennifer Korb Waldorf (Downers Grove Grade School District 58) and members Dr. Jeff Arnett, APR (Barrington 220 School District) and Matt J. Fuller (The Winnetka Public Schools)

Social Media Presentation

The One Stop Communications Shop
Featured INSPRA member Stephanie Fordice (Cook County School District 130).
Check out the Presentation. Download the Handouts.

Are Your Students Healthy Enough To Achieve?  

Featured INSPRA Board member Jay Wojcik (Lombard School District 44) with Dr. Damon Arnold, Illinois Dept. of Public Health, and Dr. Cook, author and pediatrician


Media Relations: Working Through Our Problems 

Featured INSPRA Board member Jay Wojcik (Lombard School District 44) and Former INSPRA President Mindy Ward (Des Plaines District 62)