Upcoming events

  • Upcoming Legislation Impacting School Communications

    • Thu, May 21, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Zoom (link provided in confirmation email)
    Register

    Join us on May 21 at 11 am where we’ll break down three key bills that will impact school communications, as well as three bills to keep on your radar:

    Passed Bills

    • HB 4079: ICE Notification
    • SB 1596: Play Based Learning Allowances
    • SB 1538: Right to Education for All

    Failed Bills that Are Coming Back

    • SB 1555: Education Funding Modernization
    • HB 4011: Class Size Bargaining
    • SB 1572: Classroom Safety

    Learn from the experts:

    • Jenna Jones, Government Relations Director for Northwest Regional ESD
    • Ben Gurewitz, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Portland Public Schools
    • Lisa Merrick, Government Affairs Administrator for Multnomah ESD

    This session is open to non-members. Feel free to invite anyone in your district who would benefit from this update and have them register. It's free!
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Fri, May 02, 2025 Why and How to Engage Senior Citizens to Support Education
Fri, April 04, 2025 Breaking Through The Noise: What Parents Want from School Communication
Thu, March 20, 2025 OSPRA 2025 Annual Conference | Oregon Garden
Wed, March 12, 2025 CANCELED: Hook, Line & Network ️🐟 OSPRA Virtual Connect
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Thu, May 11, 2023 Virtual Intro Session: Earn your APR!
Thu, March 09, 2023 OSPRA Annual Conference
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Thu, April 22, 2021 Winter PD Series – The Message Journey: How Relevancy Maximizes Message Impact
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Thu, November 19, 2020 Winter PD Series – Cultural Awareness through Communication: Understanding, Embracing and Exhibiting it on your District’s Behalf
Thu, October 24, 2019 OSPRA Fall 2019 Conference
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