Pack your bags and lace up your boots—registration is now open for OSPRA’s Spring 2025 Conference, which will be held March 20-21 at the stunning Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton.
Pricing:
- Early Bird (Now through 2/28): $165
- Regular Pricing: $185
- Non-Members: $205
Lock in your Explorer’s Pack: Early Bird registrants will earn an exclusive perk (details to be revealed soon)!
Why You Should Blaze This Trail with OSPRA
The trail is rocky up ahead—no two ways about it. The path isn’t one we have to navigate alone. Get ready to explore new paths, earn your communication "badges," and grow your skills with sessions designed to help you tackle challenges and elevate your work. Together, we shape the narrative around public education.
Keynote Speaker
Start your adventure with Dirk Tedmon, APR. He is NSPRA’s Inaugural School Communicator of the Year. He is the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications from Eden Prairie School District in Minnesota. He helped lead the district’s marketing and communications department to be recognized by NSPRA in 2023 with a Gold Medallion Award, the field's top recognition for superior school public relations programs and campaigns grounded in strategic communication best practices.
Scout Skill Sessions Include:
- ADA Compliance: Build your accessibility toolkit
- Strategic Planning: Map out your district’s communications journey
- Case Study: A district's bond that saved the day
- Crisis Management: Survive and thrive through work-life storms
- And so much more to help you forge ahead!
Awards Luncheon
Earn your recognition badges! On day two of our conference, we’ll honor the best in school PR! Be on the lookout—award submission details will be announced soon.
Set Your Compass for Silverton!
Register now and snag Early Bird pricing before 2/28. Visit the registration page on our website to secure your spot.
Join us for two incredible days of learning, connection, and fun as we navigate the trails of school PR together. See you at camp!
Upcoming Virtual PD Opportunity
Being a one-person communications team comes with unique challenges—juggling strategy, content creation, crisis response, and everything in between. Join us for a virtual networking session where solo comms pros can connect, share strategies, and discuss ways to manage workload effectively.
Hosted by Gregg Koskela, this session is a space to exchange tips, troubleshoot challenges, and find support from others who understand the demands of the role. Whether you need fresh ideas, a place to vent, or just some camaraderie from others on the same trail, this is the perfect spot to recharge and connect!
Register for the virtual networking event.