Annual Conference

Our Annual Conference is a day devoted to professional development and connection for school PR professionals across Illinois. Featuring multiple professional development opportunities and a keynote speaker, this conference is a great way to keep up to date with important school PR topics and trends. Register for the conference today!

This year's conference will be held at Elgin Community College on November 8, 2024. Here is a snapshot of our agenda, more details will follow soon:

  • 8:30 - 9:30: Your Story is Your Superpower with Dirk Tedmon, APR
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  • 9:45 - 10:40: Roundtable Mini Sessions 
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  • 11:00 - 1:30: Annual Communications Awards Luncheon
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  • 2:00 - 2:45: Professional Development Session Block One
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  • 3:00 - 3:45: Professional Development Session Block Two
  • 4:00 - 6:30 PM: INSPRA Afterhours Social - Location to Follow
Meet our Keynote Speaker:

Dirk Tedmon, APR, is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with a track record of success. As the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for Eden Prairie Schools, he leads a team focused on effective and equitable engagement with its community. He is an expert storyteller and strategic thinker, which led to him being named the inaugural National School Communicator of the Year in 2024. His team’s work has been honored with an NSPRA Gold Medallion award, two Golden Achievement awards, and numerous Publications and Digital Media Excellence awards.

 Our Conference is sponsored by: