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Communications Academy I

FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL LEADERS & COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONALS

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
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Event Details

Communications Academy I is a cohort-based experience designed to help superintendents and district leaders strengthen their communication skills and increase the impact of their leadership.

Course Highlights:

  • Nine virtual sessions led by Donovan Group partners, released monthly from September through April

  • Flexible, on-demand access—watch sessions anytime after release to fit your schedule

  • Bonus in-person meetings to be offered at upcoming conferences

Nine Virtual Sessions

Communications Academy I features nine recorded online sessions, hosted by the Donovan Group and released monthly from September through April.


Access the Course Material Anytime

With a flexible, learn-at-your-own-pace format, members can access sessions anytime after release, making it easy to fit professional growth into busy schedules.

Course Schedule

Sessions meet live on the following Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. CST:

  • September 10, 2025, Basics of School Communication

  • October 15, 2025, Communications Planning

  • November 19, 2025, Working with the Media

  • December 17, 2025, Social Media

  • January 7, 2026, Crisis Communication

  • January 28, 2026, Video Best Practices

  • February 18, 2026, Marketing and Branding

  • March 18, 2026, Internal Communication

  • April 15, 2026, Special Topics in School Communication