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Awarded annually, the MSPRA Gerri Allen Outstanding School Communicator of the Year Award recognizes a practicing school communicator for exceptional leadership in school public relations and communications. This year’s honoree is Tim McAvoy, whose work exemplifies dedication, innovation and leadership in the field of communications.

Check out the latest updates in the October 2024 MAISA InSiDe Update!

Join us on 10/23/2024 at the MELG Building for MSPRA"s Fall Drive-in Conference. This all-day, in-person event kicks off with a morning session, "ADA Compliance and Connecting with Your Entire Community" coveringwebsite accessibility, including the latest updated guidance to ensure you're reaching everyone, regardless of ability. 

A group of Special Education Directors and Public Relations Professionals from across Michigan have produced a special education campaign that can be used by all of our public schools. The "Limitless Potential" campaign focuses on celebrating and sharing the achievements of students and staff in special education.

Check out the latest updates in the September 2024 MAISA InSiDe Update!

Want some pointers on how to best use Canva, the free, online design platform? Join experts from Northwest Education Services’ REMC 2C Team as they teach us practical Canva tips using templates from the soon-to-be-released toolkit for “Limitless Potential,” the statewide messaging campaign to build support for special education. Register today for this no-cost, virtual, MSPRA Lunch and Learn from noon-1 p.m. on either Thursday, October 3, 2024 or Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Elevate your design game AND learn how to use the “Limitless Potential” templates for your district in just one hour!

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Annual MSPRA Conference, taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 11-12, 2025, at the beautiful Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Traverse City.

Join us Wednesday, October 23, for the MSPRA Fall Drive-in. The topic will be "ADA Compliance and Connecting with Your Entire Community." This event will be held at the MELG Building, 1001 Centennial Way, Lansing, 48917. More details and registration information will be available soon.

Check out the latest updates in the August 2024 MAISA InSiDe Update!

Join MSPRA on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from noon-1p.m. for a free Idea Hour on Internal Communication. This timely, idea-packed webinar will include tips and hacks to help your school year get off to a great start—whether you work in a local or intermediate school district and no matter what size comms team you have.