Member Benefits NSPRA offers benefits and resources to its members.  Many benefits included in your membership come at no cost, while others are available at special rates. Take advantage of what the NSPRA membership can offer to advance your career, build your professional network, earn awards and become a recognized leader in your field. Check out this informational brochure for more and join online now! You can also use this form to mail or fax your membership application.

In Their Own Words:
Value of NSPRA Membership

Each month, as a professional member of NSPRA, you will receive timely, practical and tested techniques to help you to do your job better.

eNetwork This e-newsletter is fast becoming the most talked-about practical resource in school PR. It comes to you each month - except July - with help on such topics as passing school and PR budgets, site-based PR, communicating with diverse audiences and handling pressure groups. Network features a PR clinic for various members of the school staff, a policy dealing with a controversial issue, a brief and practical case study on topics such as recruiting students to a magnet school, a crisp description of free or low-cost resources and more. Network accounts for a portion of NSPRA's membership fee.

Network Directory  This online membership directory (available only to NSPRA members) unlocks a network of more than 1,900 colleagues known for their willingness to share winning programs and expertise. So when you read about a program in your newsletters, email or call and ask for additional insight or materials from your NSPRA colleagues.

A Discount on the NSPRA Annual Seminar The NSPRA Seminar is the premier professional development activity for school leaders. As a member, you receive a specially reduced rate for the seminar - a major savings for your budget.  

A Discount on NSPRA Products NSPRA develops products designed to help school leaders do more in a cost-effective way. As an NSPRA member, you're entitled to a 10% discount on more than 15 products now offered to school leaders.

PRincipal Communicator PRincipal Communicator is a comprehensive communication newsletter to use at the building level. Published monthly during the school year. PRincipal Communicator gives you tips and tactics to improve your public relations at the building level.

E-Newsletters, Special Publications, Alerts and More. Throughout the school year, you'll receive several regular member-only publications and alerts. These online publications cover critical breaking issues and keep NSPRA members up to date on what’s new and what’s working in school communication.

Access to NSPRA Resource Files and Workshop Leaders As a member, you have access to NSPRA's resource files on the very best programs throughout the United States and Canada. You also have access to the talents of NSPRA workshop leaders.

In Addition... As a member, you're eligible to hold elected office in NSPRA. And once you meet the experience criteria, you can participate in the rewarding professional development process of Universal accreditation. NSPRA members also can participate in special insurance programs offered through NSPRA. Professional liability, term life and medical insurances are available at reduced group rates, as well as special discounts on GEICO insurance.

NSPRA membership opens a host of communication opportunities. It gives you a constant source of expert and proven tips, tools, advice, information, publications, strategies, techniques, specially tailored on-site services and even hands-on training. It helps you win at the polls; boost parent involvement; build effective coalitions; spread good news about schools; find out what the public thinks about your schools; and much, much more.

NSPRA’s Risk-Free Guarantee Means You Have Nothing to Lose NSPRA offers you a No-Risk Guarantee because we are so sure that once you see, month after month, the benefits you will be receiving for your schools, your job, your community and your career, you will be pleased with your NSPRA membership.

If for some reason you believe that NSPRA membership, with its two monthly newsletters, bonus items, discounts and resources are not worth what you paid, we will refund your money. All of it! We won't hassle you with questions, nor give you just a partial refund. You will receive a full refund without any questions. So you have nothing to lose by joining NSPRA today!  

Consider What Members Say About NSPRA

• "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."

NSPRA Membership Options

• Professional Membership: Professional members receive all materials and benefits and are eligible to vote and run for office, and are also eligible to become accredited in public relations (APR) through the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB). (Individual professional membership, $240.)
• Associate Membership: Associate members receive fewer benefits and are not eligible to vote, run for office, or apply for accreditation through the UAB. (Individual associate membership, $150.)
• Subscription Membership: NSPRA offers a subscription service (the subscription is in the school district name) with the benefits of membership. (School district professional subscription, $240; school district associate subscription, $150.)
• Institutional Membership: Institutional memberships provide an economical option for more colleagues in your school district to join NSPRA. (Two "packages" are available: 2 professional memberships, $465; 1 professional and 1 associate membership, $375. Additional professional memberships can be added for $225 each; additional associate memberships can be added for $135 each.)