Professional Development Member Monday

Looking for fresh ideas, professional camaraderie or a place to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of school communication? Welcome to Member Monday — a new monthly virtual gathering designed exclusively for NSPRA members.

Hosted by NSPRA Professional Development & Member Engagement Manager Melissa McConnell and members of the NSPRA Executive Board, Member Monday is a casual, yet powerful hour of connection and collaboration with fellow school communicators. Whether you're facing a tough communications challenge, want to share a recent success or just need a space to recharge with like-minded professionals, Member Monday is your space to show up and plug in.

See below for the 2025-26 Member Monday schedule and register sessions that align with your interests and goals! Session topics will be added throughout the year.

Upcoming

🗓️ Monday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. ET | Topic: Little Things, Big Impact

Sometimes it’s the smallest gestures like a handwritten thank-you note, a quick call back or a warm greeting that leave the biggest mark. This Member Monday will be a chance to swap simple service wins that build good will in your schools. Bring your favorite “little things” that have had a memorable impact on trust and relationships.

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🗓️ Monday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. ET

🗓️ Monday, Jan. 12, at 1 p.m. ET

🗓️ Monday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. ET

🗓️ Monday, March 2, at 1 p.m. ET

🗓️ Monday, April 6, at 1 p.m. ET

🗓️ Monday, May 4, at 1 p.m. ET

🗓️ Monday, June 1, at 1 p.m. ET

🗓️ Monday, July 6, at 1 p.m. ET

Past Sessions

🗓️ Monday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. ET

Discover fresh ways to empower school leaders in "The Principal’s Playbook: Communication Strategies that Shine." This interactive idea exchange tackles real-world communication challenges and equips you with practical strategies to help your principals succeed and shine throughout the year.

🗓️ Monday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. ET

Not all survey questions are created equal. Some unlock powerful insights, while others fall flat. We’ll swap examples of questions that worked and give a “makeover” to those that didn't. Walk away with fresh ideas, tested question wording, and practical tips you can apply to your next parent, staff, or student survey. Plus, you’ll contribute to a collective resource of member-recommended questions to guide future survey design.

NOTE: These sessions are not recorded, but all registrants will receive a follow-up email with notes, links and ideas shared in each session.