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PR In Action is OSBA’s monthly service
written by public relations professionals who understand schools.
Available on-line or paper copies, it’s brimming with
research-based ideas, ready-to-print art, parent newsletters ready to copy and send,
calendars and the popular "Key Dates" for observances such as American Education
Week and School Board Recognition Month. We also send periodic
"news flashes" and updates via E-mail.
Here’s a sample of what a typical issue of PR
in Action may include:
- Forming a communications
advisory committee
- School districts have long recognized the value
of involving staff and community in the decision-making process. This tip sheet suggests
how to successfully establish a communications advisory committee.
Dealing with pressure groups
- A school district’s best defenses against
pressure groups are anticipation, communication and accommodation. Use the tips in this
sheet to focus the interest and energy of pressure groups on ways to improve your schools.
Creating a positive image
- Classified employees are often perceived to be
the most credible sources of information about schools. Here are some ways to make sure
that the classified employees in your district are able to meet that challenge.
Checklists for back-to-school
information
- The back-to-school packet of materials includes
three tip sheets and two sample letters. The tip sheets are
checklists to help you organize the information you provide to parents and others in your
community. After each topic are hints for what to say about that topic. Remember to check
your district’s policies and procedures so that the information you distribute is
accurate. These checklists will also help principals as they plan for next year.
Insights parent
newsletter
- Newsletter focuses on ways parents can start
early to help their children plan for post-secondary education.
Ready-to-print art
- This art gives you instant ways to celebrate
upcoming events throughout the year. There’s also a back-to-school poster to remind
folks when school starts and to drive safely.
PR in Action regularly includes:
- Ready-to-print brochures, flyers and certificates for
building use, a monthly parent newsletter.
- Carefully researched guides on a
variety of subjects including handling complaints, public speaking, communicating change,
recognizing staff and improving publications.
- Articles, fillers and editorials
that can help call attention to American Education Week, Teacher Appreciation Day, School
Board Recognition Month.
- Special communications and public
relations tips for school board members.
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