Frequently Asked Questions


Note: If you are a member, don't forget to log onto nspra.org and check your profile to ensure that all of your information is correct.

If you need to update your information (profile) follow these directions
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For a PDF version of this tutorial, please click here.


Location of the online directory

If you are logged in as a member, you can find the online directory link right under the Members area (see image below). Click on the “New Search” collapsible button marked with a “+” sign to view the entire search criteria.

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You can look up a member by any of the fields provided (first name, last name, suffix, etc.)

online directory screen shot 

Search for members using as little as one of the available criteria (e.g. if you are looking for current APR-accredited NSPRA members—choose the suffix “APR” from the drop-down field, hit “search” and all recorded APR members show up).

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Categorize by alphabetical order by clicking on the up or down arrows on top of the search results table (name, organization, city and/or state)

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Click “View” to see the detailed contact information page for the member you chose to look up. To go back to the directory listings or enter new search criteria, click the “Back to Listings” link below the member's contact info and enter your new search criteria.

online directory screen shot

A.  Your user name is the e-mail address you have provided to NSPRA upon registration, unless you have your reset your e-mail after becoming a member. Remember, until you reset your nspra.org password after your first login, your password is by default set to your 10-digit membership number.

Can't remember which e-mail you used to sign-up as a member?  Contact us and we'll get back to you within a few minutes. 

  • You can have your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.) remember your user name and password. This feature exists in the Tools > Internet Options > Content > Auto Complete tab, (or Options > Security if you're using Firefox). Your IT dept. can help if you don't know how to enable this feature.
  • As a member, you can always change your e-mail address. When you're logged in as a member, all you have to do is go to: My Account > Edit tab (above your email address) > Individual Information > Edit > Manage contact information.

Misplaced your password?

You can request to retrieve it here (type your email in the designated area of the window that will pop up, submit and your password will be emailed to you).

Want to change your password?

We recommend you request a new password so that your login and passwords are not the same.

Click on the "request new password" link under the username and password fields to request to change your password.

A. NSPRA chapters are spread out across the United States, Canad and U.S. Territories. Click here to find a Chapter near you.

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"Great exposure to other school district PR programs so you can borrow from the best."
"Truly the best professional group of its kind."
"Through NSPRA the toughest task is made easy."
"The professional help and support, and the excellent products, more than offset the cost of membership. It's a great value!"
"Don't even think about a school program without joining NSPRA first!"
"I loved Network so much I had to join."

A. Members join as individuals, chapters, professionals, full-time students and retirees and represent business and industry, technology, counseling firms, sole practitioners, government, school systems, and nonprofit organizations.

A. Chartered in 1935, the National School Public Relations Association has been providing school communication training and services to school leaders throughout the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Dept. of Defense Dependents Schools worldwide.

NSPRA's mission is to advance education through responsible communication. We accomplish that mission through a variety of diverse services that we provide to Our Members and to other school leaders who contract with or buy from us. With over 70 years of experience, we have a reputation in the field for practical approaches to solving school district and agency communication problems.

A. NSPRA is located in Rockville, MD, just outside of Washington, D.C.

Mailing Address:

NSPRA
15948 Derwood Rd.
Rockville, MD 20855
301•519•0496
FAX 301•519•0494
E-mail: nspra@nspra.org