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ConnectED: Your On-the-Go Communication Team

This program is designed to be “plug-and-play”—giving superintendents and their teams everything they need to communicate with confidence, build trust, and foster engagement, all while saving time and money.

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Live Lunch & Learn Trainings

We know you’re busy — that’s why we’ve developed this series of 30 minute lunch and learn meetings. From “Laying the Foundation” to “Summer Strategy” we’re sharing all the tips you need and answering your questions live in real time.

- Building your crisis communication plan
- Communication Planning for the School Year
Ready-to-use Resources: Crisis Comms Plan Template + Communication Plan Template
- Building Partnerships with Local Media, Community Leaders, Legislators and Organizations
- Establishing (Re-Establishing) Trust
Ready-to-use Resources: Media Pitch Template + Partnership Outreach Email and Community Focus Group Tools for Better Facilitation
- Human-centered Storytelling and Smartphone Photography for School PR
- Canva Basics for Non-Designers
Ready-to-use Resources: Photo Shot List + Canva Social Media Templates
- Using AI to Save Time & Enhance Communication
- How to Bulk Create Communication Content for Consistent Online Presence
Ready-to-use Resources: AI Tools Cheat Sheet + Content Ideas to Feed AI and Develop Your Monthly Social Content
- Marketing Teacher Recruitment Events & Showcasing Staff Success Stories
Ready-to-use Resource: Recruitment Event Promo Kit + Success Story Template
- Boosting Engagement with Parents & Staff plus Social Media
Ready-to-use Resource: Engagement Calendar + Platform Best Practices Guide
- Unique Ways to Connect with Your Audience
- Student Social Media Takeover Days
Ready-to-use Resources: Takeover Guidelines + Connection Idea Bank
- Controlling the Narrative in a Crisis
- Managing the Comment Section (Without Turning It Off)
Ready-to-use Resources: Crisis Messaging Flowchart + Comment Moderation Guide
- Bond Issues & Tax Levy Communications
Ready-to-use Resource: Support for upcoming ballot initiatives
- Celebrating Year-End Successes
- Preparing Summer Need to Know Info NOW
Ready-to-use Resources: Year-End Highlights Toolkit + Summer Prep Checklist
- Maintaining Communication Presence in the Summer (topic driven) and Planning for the Year Ahead (communication plan and Eval of current plan)
Ready-to-use Resources: Summer Content Calendar + Annual Planning Worksheet
- Videography Basics for Busy Leaders
- Leveraging Social Media Trends
Ready-to-use Resources: Video Storyboard Template + Trends Calendar

Meetings take place from 12:00 to 12:30 PM CST

Can’t make it to the live meeting one week? We got you covered. With membership, you get access to a recording of each previous session and our collection of ready-to-use resources.

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Communication Hotline

Included in your membership, you get monthly access to on-demand support for up to two communication challenges per school year. No more waiting for annual conferences or generic templates. Get what you need, when you need it. Ask questions, get evaluation from school PR professionals, and inspiration on how to overcome your communication road blocks.

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Communication Trainings for your Team

Your membership gets you a FREE team training for any communication topic: crisis communication, media training, customer service, improving culture, marketing your district and more.

Get the communications power of a full-time PR team—without hiring one. Twice a month, actionable trainings, ready-to-use assets, and real-time support, all for less than the price of a single press release.

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Bonus!

We’ve added even more value to your membership by including these additional items to help you stay up-to-date on important issues and connect with your peers.

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Monthly “Hot Topics” Email: Quick tips, trending issues, and ready-to-send messages.

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Virtual Summer Training: School District Communication 101 for you and up to three team members.

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Quarterly Success Stories: Get inspiration from the successes of other members!

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Private Online Community: Peer support, resource sharing, and networking.

Pricing

Choose a monthly or yearly plan that meets your district’s needs!

Option 1

$257 per month with the option to renew monthly

Option 2

$2,777 for a 12 month contract - Savings of $300+

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