Log In NSPRA Membership
About NSPRA
NSPRA 2026 National Seminar
Explore sessions designed for district leaders focused on trust, visibility and strategic communication.
Sessions to Explore | Don’t Miss | What You’ll Bring Back
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.
Monday, July 20 | 8:30 a.m.
Explore ways to communicate school finance clearly and build understanding around budget decisions. Read more.
Monday, July 20 | 12 p.m.
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.
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.
Consider how district communication can support principals as visible leaders and trusted messengers. Read more.
Tuesday, July 21 | 11:15 a.m.
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.
Examine strategies for sustained leadership and communication when issues continue long after the initial response. Read more.
Wednesday, July 22 | 11:05 a.m.
Discover a creative approach to superintendent visibility, connection and authentic leadership storytelling. Read more.
Connect with district leaders navigating similar communication and leadership priorities.
Build relationships with peers who understand the role.
Explore tools and solutions that support communication, engagement and district operations.
Meet partners serving schools and districts.
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.
Kick off the week with connection and New Orleans energy.
Meet colleagues from across the country before sessions begin.
Ideas for strengthening confidence, transparency and connection with your community.
Approaches for communicating vision, decisions and priorities with greater clarity.
Examples of how districts communicate through disruption, public pressure and high-stakes moments.
Practical ways to strengthen relationships and make district leadership more accessible and human.
Join school communication professionals and education leaders in New Orleans, July 19-22.
Back to Main Seminar Page
Thank You to Our Gold Sponsors
Thank You to Our Silver Sponsors
*