Forward Thinking Summer Conference 2021 (Virtual)

ASPRA members: $50
Nonmembers: $150 (Includes ASPRA membership)

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The first 125 attendees with receive a special conference Swag Bag filled with premium ASPRA items, sponsor goodies and snacks. To guarantee delivery of your Swag Bag, please register no later than May 1, 2021

Keynote Speakers

Will Bowen, Humorous Motivational Speaker - A Complaint-Free World

Complaining is an epidemic that is destroying our happiness, relationships, health, and success. The problem is that most people aren’t even aware when they complain. In 2006, Will Bowen challenged a handful of people to try and break the habit of chronic complaining by going 21 days without uttering a single complaint. That simple idea exploded into a worldwide movement of more than 13 million followers and has been featured on Oprah, NBC’s Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, the ABC Evening News, Dr. Oz, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, People magazine, O magazine, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. 

NSPRA President Lesley Bruinton, APR - Keys to Amplifying Your System's Story

In an age of increased scrutiny of public schools, educational professionals must do more to build its case. Each school and school district has a story, but who’s telling yours? Through the use of creative storytelling, this session offers five keys to amplifying your system’s story. It’s work that builds relationships, gets results, and earns recognition.

Conference Agenda

The day will feature national speakers, Gold Mine sessions and opportunities to network with colleagues from around the state.

The agenda is being finalized now. Stay tuned for detailed information about keynote speakers and breakout sessions. 

Pre-Conference: ASPRA Trivia Night, Wednesday, June 9, 5 to 6 p.m.

Morning:

Optional Zoom yoga session to help get the blood flowing
Welcome from ASPRA and Conference sponsor (Blackboard)
Keynote address
Breakout sessions focused on skill-building
Professional Development Marketplace sessions

Afternoon:

Breakout sessions focused on skill-building
Keynote address
ASPRA Board Reports
PRIZES!