Communication Services
News that Matters to Oregon Schools
OSBA’s Communication Services team is your media connection, delivering the news that matters to Oregon schools and helping schools deal with the media. OSBA provides quick hits on daily education-related stories and deeper explorations of the important issues that shape Oregon policy. When a crisis strikes your school, OSBA’s team can help craft your message and handle internal and external communications.
Communication Services
Stories from Schools
School communities are invited to share published stories in any format that show some of the incredible and joyous work occurring in Oregon’s public schools. Stories are shared in OREdNews.
Send us an email at [email protected] with #OregonStrong in the subject line.
Recognition and Community Engagement Resources
Recognize those who support public education and engage with your community with these helpful resources
Crisis Communications
When you need to communicate in a crisis, our staff can help you handle the media, community concerns, and internal communications.
Annual Convention
Annual Convention
The OSBA Annual Convention is Oregon’s premier continuing education program — delivering practical solutions to help school boards and their superintendents improve student learning and achievement. Whether you are a veteran board member, a superintendent, a board support professional or a first-time attendee, you’ll leave the conference with practical ideas and a renewed commitment to help your board accomplish the critical work ahead. The convention features some of the “best practices” from school boards across the state.
Bonds, Ballots, and Buildings Conference
Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference
Please join us for the 2026 OSBA Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference on Feb. 6 at the Salem Convention Center! This one-day event offers strategies and resources to help school districts and community colleges prepare for facility or funding requests. Learn from experts and those who have successfully passed money measures. Get tips on how to navigate cost pressures while planning facilities projects that meet the needs of your district and community. Take away strategies for communicating clearly and running an effective bond campaign.
Summer School Sessions
Summer School Sessions
Members told us they would like high-quality school board training closer to home that is cost conscious. We heard you. Starting in 2026, OSBA will hold regional one-day school board governance and administrative professional training sessions in multiple locations in place of the annual Summer Board Conference.
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