Elevate your Career with INSPRA

INSPRA supports school communicators with professional development opportunities, guidance on challenges affecting schools each day, and information related to national and local education trends. As the only professional organization in the state dedicated specifically to helping school districts strengthen public support for education, INSPRA is part of the National School Public Relations Association. 
 
We invite you to become a member of INSPRA! Annual membership is from July 1 to June 30 and costs $300 for an Individual membership or $700 for a District membership.
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Learn & Grow with Professional Development

  • Improve your skills with Tips & Tactics series (*Expanded for 2025-26)
  • Choose from in-person or virtual learning options (*Enhanced in 2024-25)
  • Earn credit as INSPRA is now an Illinois State Professional Development Provider* for certified professionals (*New in 2025-26)

Get Specialized Support from Your INSPRA Network

  • Find solutions fast with Member Needs Help
  • Access resources and templates in the Document Library
  • Join thought-provoking discussions in our Book Club (*New in 2024-25)
  • Solve challenges in real time with the Problem-Solving Power Hour (*New in 2025-26)
  • Share strategies with peers in cohorts such as: 
    • One-Person Shops (*New in 2024-25)
    • New Members Network 
    • Mentorship (*New in 2025-26)
    • APR Connections
    • Safety Cohort (*New in 2024-25)
    • And more to be determined based on your interest and needs!

Earn Recognition for Your Work

  • Showcase excellence with Communications Awards
  • Celebrate achievements through the Distinguished Service Celebration
  • Honor legacies through Retiree Recognition 

Take Your Career to New Heights

  • Gain access to relevant job opportunities
  • Use compensation surveys to ensure fair pay, negotiate with confidence, and plan your future
Want to learn more? Contact us with any questions.