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NSPRA 2026 National Seminar

Your Guide to NSPRA 2026: Superintendents

Explore sessions designed for district leaders focused on trust, visibility and strategic communication.

For Leaders Building Trust and Driving Vision

Today’s superintendents and district leaders are navigating complex expectations, high-stakes decisions and constant communication demands. NSPRA 2026 offers sessions to help you strengthen community trust, lead with clarity and connect communication strategy to districtwide priorities.

Sessions to Explore for Superintendents and District Leaders

Monday, July 20 | 8:30 a.m.

Making Money Make Sense: Creative Strategies for Telling Your School Finance Story

Explore ways to communicate school finance clearly and build understanding around budget decisions. Read more.

Monday, July 20 | 12 p.m.

Superintendents’ Luncheon

NSPRA supports superintendents in creating a culture of communication with dedicated professional development at the Seminar, including an exclusive luncheon featuring a keynote speaker and recognition of the 2025-26 Superintendents to Watch. Read more.

Monday, July 20 | 2:15 p.m.

Creating a Shared Vision: The Process Behind Our Strategic Plan

See how strategic planning and communication can help align leadership, staff and community around a shared vision. Read more.

Tuesday, July 21 | 8:30 a.m.

Leading Together: Practical to Help Principals Build Trust and Drive Vision

Consider how district communication can support principals as visible leaders and trusted messengers. Read more.

Tuesday, July 21 | 11:15 a.m.

Managing Meaning: How Narrative and Storytelling Accelerate Organizational Change

Learn how leaders can use storytelling and narrative to support change, build understanding and move organizations forward. Read more.

Tuesday, July 21 | 2:45 p.m.

Beyond the First 48 Hours: Crisis Communication When the Crisis Doesn't End

Examine strategies for sustained leadership and communication when issues continue long after the initial response. Read more.

Wednesday, July 22 | 11:05 a.m.

District Leadership Undercover: Our Take on "Undercover Boss" to Humanize the Superintendent

Discover a creative approach to superintendent visibility, connection and authentic leadership storytelling. Read more.

Explore the Full Program

And Don’t Miss

🤝 Superintendent Connections

Connect with district leaders navigating similar communication and leadership priorities.

Build relationships with peers who understand the role.

🛍️ Marketplace

Explore tools and solutions that support communication, engagement and district operations.

Meet partners serving schools and districts.

🎤 General Sessions

Step back from the day-to-day and explore big-picture issues affecting public education.

Gain perspective you can bring back to your leadership team.

🎉 Opening Reception

Kick off the week with connection and New Orleans energy.

Meet colleagues from across the country before sessions begin.

What You’ll Bring Back

✓ Trust-Building Strategies

Ideas for strengthening confidence, transparency and connection with your community.

✓ Stronger Leadership Messaging

Approaches for communicating vision, decisions and priorities with greater clarity.

✓ Crisis Communication Perspective

Examples of how districts communicate through disruption, public pressure and high-stakes moments.

✓ Ideas for Superintendent Visibility

Practical ways to strengthen relationships and make district leadership more accessible and human.

Ready to build your NSPRA 2026 experience?

Join school communication professionals and education leaders in New Orleans, July 19-22.

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