NSPRA Studios

Accessibility
Studio

Accessible Documents, Design and Digital Content

Dec. 1, 8 & 15, 2026

Visual Storytelling
Studio

Short-Form Video Capture, Editing and Repurposing

Mar. 24, Mar. 31 & April 7, 2027

AI & Communications
Studio

AI Tools for Writing, Research and Productivity

June 9, 16 & 23, 2027

Why NSPRA Studios?

Live and Interactive

Work alongside experienced practitioners and peers in real time.

Hands-On Practice

Apply what you learn inside the same tools used in your work.

Useful Takeaways

Leave with resources, templates and actionable next steps.

Real Workflows

Build repeatable systems that support stronger communication.

Built for You

Learning designed around the realities of school communication work.

NSPRA Design Studio Design Studio
Building Scalable Communication Systems with Canva

Most school communicators use Canva regularly, but many have never taken the time to intentionally organize the platform for long-term success. As a result, files become difficult to find, templates multiply, assets become inconsistent and valuable time is lost searching for content or recreating designs. This highly interactive Studio session helps participants transform Canva from a collection of projects into an organized communication workspace that supports faster production, stronger brand consistency and more efficient collaboration. Working directly in Canva, participants will reorganize their own accounts while learning advanced organization strategies, best practices, and overlooked platform features that experienced users rely on every day.

Module 1

Building Your District Canva Workspace

Organize Canva to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Oct. 21, 2026

Build a more organized Canva environment for templates, assets, files and repeatable district communication work.

Guest Facilitator: Alicia Mowry | Director of Public Information, Delaware Area Career Center (Ohio)

You'll create:
District Canva Workspace Blueprint

Module 2

Building a Campaign Production Engine

Turn One Design into Everything You Need

Oct. 28, 2026

Transform a single communication project into a complete multi-platform campaign while mastering Canva's most powerful production tools.

Guest Facilitator: Kate Crowder | Communications Coordinator, Germantown Municipal School District (Tenn.)

You'll create:
Campaign Production Playbook

Module 3

Canva Shortcuts & Time Savers

Work Faster with Canva's Hidden Productivity Tools

Nov. 4, 2026

Explore the shortcuts, hidden tools, and advanced workflows that experienced school communicators rely on every week to work faster and produce higher-quality content.

Guest Facilitator: Erica Chandler, APR | Director of Communications, Affton School District (Mo.)

You'll create:
Canva Productivity Toolkit

Tools and Access: This Studio uses Canva, including features available through Canva for Education, which eligible K–12 educators and school districts can access at no cost. Participants are encouraged to confirm their Canva for Education access before the first session so they can fully participate in hands-on activities.

NSPRA Accessibility Studio Accessibility Studio
Accessible Design and Content Workflows for School Communicators

Accessible communication is no longer optional, but for many school communicators, knowing how to consistently create accessible content across platforms and formats can feel overwhelming. The Accessibility Studio is an interactive, hands-on virtual learning experience designed to help school communicators build practical accessibility workflows they can apply immediately in their day-to-day work. Through guided build-along activities, live remediation demonstrations, workflow examples, and real communication scenarios, participants will actively work through common accessibility challenges using the platforms and communication materials districts use most often.

Module 1

Accessible Document Foundations

Building the Structures That Make Communication Accessible

Dec. 1, 2026

Learn how accessible formatting, organization and document construction create a stronger user experience across multiple communication channels.

Guest Facilitator: Emily Popek, APR | Vice President, Strategic Communications, Nichols Strategies LLC (N.Y.)

You'll create:
Accessible Document Workflow Toolkit

Module 2

Accessible Graphics

Design Materials That Are Easier to Read, Understand and Navigate

Dec. 8, 2026

Improve accessibility through stronger design choices that support readability, usability, and audience comprehension across flyers, graphics, newsletters, presentations, and other visual communication materials.

Guest Facilitator: Janaca Scherer | Director of Communications, Special School District of St. Louis County (Mo.)

You'll create:
Accessibility Design & Visual Review Framework

Module 3

Accessible Social Media and Multimedia Workflows

Make Accessibility Decisions in Fast-Moving Digital Environments

Dec. 15, 2026

Learn practical decision-making strategies that help communicators build accessibility into digital content workflows without bringing production to a halt.

Guest Facilitator: Courtney Bonfante | Public Information Officer, Monticello Central School District (N.Y.)

You'll create:
Multimedia Accessibility Workflow Guide

Tools and Access: NSPRA Studios are designed so participants can fully engage in hands-on activities using free versions of the featured tools. Presenters may demonstrate or reference additional capabilities available through paid plans, but a paid subscription is not required to participate or complete the core activities.

Visual Storytelling Studio
Short-Form Video and Editing Workflows for School Communicators

Video continues to shape how families, staff, students, and communities consume information online, but many school communicators are producing content with limited time, limited equipment, and limited support. At the same time, expectations for short-form, social-first, and mobile-friendly content continue to grow across district communication channels. The Visual Storytelling Studio is an interactive, hands-on virtual learning experience designed to help school communicators build stronger video workflows using tools they already have available. Through live demonstrations, guided build-along activities, editing walkthroughs, and real communication scenarios, participants will explore practical approaches to planning, capturing, editing, and repurposing video content for school communication.

This is not a filmmaking course. It is a practical Studio designed to help school communicators create more effective, engaging and sustainable video content for real district communication needs.

Module 1

Capturing Better Video Content

Improve Filming Techniques for School Communication Storytelling

March 24, 2027

Using phones and accessible tools, explore framing, movement, audio, lighting, sequencing and B-roll strategies that support more engaging and usable video storytelling. Plus, learn to capture footage strategically for editing, repurposing and multi-platform storytelling workflows.

Guest Facilitator: Karen Briones, APR | Communications Coordinator, Los Gatos Union School District (Calif.)

You'll create:
Video Coverage + Shot Planning Toolkit

Module 2

Editing Short-Form and Social Video

Editing Engaging Content Efficiently and Consistently

March 31, 2027

Explore practical editing approaches that help school communicators create polished, engaging content efficiently using accessible editing tools and platforms. Work through editing workflows designed for short-form and social-first district communication, exploring how pacing, sequencing, captions, graphics, audio, and formatting decisions affect audience attention, clarity, and engagement across platforms.

Guest Facilitator Alice Seuffert | Director of Communications, Mahtomedi Public Schools (Minn.)

You'll create:
Short-Form Editing Workflow Guide

Module 3

Repurposing and Producing Multi-Platform Video Content

Build Sustainable Workflows from One Video Shoot

April 7, 2027

Examine practical production workflows that help school communicators efficiently transform one video shoot into a variety of usable communication assets. Learn how to repurpose video content across social media, websites, presentations, newsletters, campaigns and district storytelling efforts while building more sustainable production habits.

Guest Facilitator Howard Shen | Media and Communications Specialist, Cajon Valley Union School District (Calif.)

You'll create:
Multi-Platform Video Repurposing Workflow Guide

Tools and Access: NSPRA Studios are designed so participants can fully engage in hands-on activities using free versions of the featured tools. Presenters may demonstrate or reference additional capabilities available through paid plans, but a paid subscription is not required to participate or complete the core activities.

AI & Communications Studio
Hands-On AI Workflows for School Communicators

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how school communicators brainstorm, write, organize, refine, and share information. While many professionals have experimented with AI tools, fewer have had opportunities to actively practice using them in realistic communication scenarios with guidance and support. The AI & Communications Studio is an immersive, hands-on learning experience designed to help school communicators build practical skills inside today’s leading AI platforms. Through guided exercises, live demonstrations, and real communication tasks, participants will explore how different AI tools can support writing, planning, editing, organization, and content development workflows.

Stop watching AI demos and start working inside the tools.

Module 1

ChatGPT for Everyday Communication Workflows

Drafting, Repurposing, Brainstorming and Content Creation

June 9, 2027

Practice using ChatGPT while exploring prompting strategies, workflow approaches and editing techniques that support more efficient communication work without sacrificing quality or authenticity.

Guest Facilitator: Jake Potter, APR | Chief Communications Officer, Shawnee Mission School District (Kan.)

You'll create:
Communication Productivity Playbook

Module 2

Gemini for Research, Organization and Information Management

Work with Documents, Summaries, Notes and Planning Materials

June 16, 2027

Work directly inside Gemini to examine practical ways AI can support preparation, research, organization and communication planning workflows. See how Gemini can help organize, summarize, synthesize and manage information more efficiently.

Guest Facilitator: Kate Brown | Director of Communications and Marketing, Waterford Union High School District (Wisc.)

You'll create:
Insight-to-Action Planning Toolkit

Module 3

Claude for Refinement, Tone, and Long-Form Communication

Use Claude to Build Tools and Workflows Without Coding

June 23, 2027

Claude has evolved beyond a writing assistant. See how communicators are using it to create custom tools, automate workflows, organize information, and solve communication challenges without coding expertise. Build practical communication solutions that save time, streamline work and support district goals.

Guest Facilitator: Jason Wheeler | Director of Communications, Garland ISD (Texas)

You'll create:
AI-Powered Communication Solutions Blueprint