#TSPRA23 Conference Schedule-At-A-Glance
The #TSPRA23 Conference is shaping up to be an amazing opportunity for networking, learning and collaboration. We are excited to share the Schedule-At-A-Glance with you today.
You may notice there are a few new features to the conference this year including:
- Lunch & Learn event focused on the recent Uvalde tragedy
- Special Content Sessions on Tuesday to address five emerging issues important to school PR professionals,
- A General Session featuring a local comedy improv group
- A Third general session in the form of a School Safety Forum on the last day of the conference.
Special thanks to our five Education Stakeholder sponsors who have committed to supporting this year’s conference in a big way: Catapult K12, Finalsite, Harris County Department of Education, Parent Square and School Messenger. They will be joined by numerous other corporate partners to bring you the best TSPRA conference yet.
So take a look at the schedule, register and plan out your travel itinerary. You won’t want to miss the meaningful learning opportunities planned or the fun adventures with your SchoolPR pals in Cowtown. We look forward to Trailblazing Together at #TSPRA23.
SUNDAY, FEB 19, 2023
Conference Wi-Fi/Internet sponsored by Finalsite
6 p.m.
TSPRA Executive Committee Dinner
Sponsored by ParentSquare
Downtown Fort Worth
MONDAY, FEB 20, 2023
Conference Wi-Fi/Internet sponsored by Finalsite
8:30 to 9 a.m.
TSPRA Executive Committee Meeting Breakfast sponsored by Catapult K12
Texas Ballroom J, 2nd Floor
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Executive Committee Board Meeting
Texas Ballroom J, 2nd Floor
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Vendor set-up
Exhibit Area – Texas Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Conference Registration
TSPRA Registration Area, 2nd Floor
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
TSPRA Executive Committee Lunch
Sponsored by ThoughtExchange
Texas Ballroom I, 2nd Floor
1 to 4 p.m.
Pre-conference Sessions
- The Art and Science of Planning School Bond Elections Today (It’s Not as Easy as It Once Was) with Cody Cunningham, Prescott Communications
Sundance 1, 3rd Floor - Put Data to Work for You in Three Easy Steps with two-time author and CALSPRA Executive Director with Trinette Marquis, APR
Sundance 2, 3rd Floor - Re-engaging the Misengaged with TCU Certified Public Communicators (CPC), Ashley E. English, Ph.D and Jacqueline Lambiase, Ph.D.
Sundance 3, 3rd Floor - Rules of Social Media Engagement Episode 2023 with Andrea Gribble
Sundance 4, 3rd Floor - It Takes APRo: Advancing Your Career with Accreditation(APR), Danielle Clark, APR
Sundance 5, 3rd Floor - K-12 Video Strategies that Get Results! with Jake Sturgis, APR & Andrew Coons
Sundance 6, 3rd Floor - Leading Through Communication in Times of Crisis with Rick Kaufman, APR
Texas Ballroom G & H, 2nd Floor - Boot Scootin’ Boogie into School PR, with Emily Conklin APR, CPC, Hanna Chalmers, and Natalie Martinez
Texas Ballroom J, 2nd Floor
2:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Snack Break
Texas Ballroom & Sundance Foyers, 2nd & 3rd Floors
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Kickin’ It Up in Cowtown – Come & Go, Meet & Greet Reception
Sponsored by WRA Architects & Gallagher Construction
Cast Iron Restaurant – 1st Floor
6 p.m.
Evening on your own/client dinners
Conference Wi-Fi/Internet sponsored by Finalsite
TSPRA Work Room Sponsored by Remind Sundance 6 – 3rd Floor
6:45 to 7:30 a.m.
TSPRA Boot Scootin Fun Run and Walk
Downtown Fort Worth
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Conference Registration
TSPRA Registration Area, 2nd Floor
8 to 8:30 a.m.
Exhibitor Viewing, Grab & Go Breakfast sponsored by Qualtrics
Exhibit Area Remains Open until 4:30 p.m.
Exhibit Area – Texas Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
First General Session Sponsored by FinalSite
Awards Presentation (Most Valuable TSPRA Member, Rookie of the Year & Media Award)
Keynote Speaker Dr. Adolph Brown Sponsored by HEB
Texas Ballroom A-F, 2nd Floor
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Vendor Viewing/Caffeinated Connections
Exhibit Area – Texas Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
11 a.m. to Noon
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Texas Ballrooms G-J, 2nd Floor & Sundance Meeting Rooms 1-6, 3rd Floors
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Special Lunch & Learn Session sponsored by ParentSquare
Ann Marie Espinoza, Uvalde Consolidated School District, and Monica Faulkenbery, APR, Northside ISD, will be presenting on Lessons Learned from the Uvalde Tragedy
Session is free and open to all, On-site lunch options forthcoming
Texas Ballrooms A-F, 2nd Floor
OR
Lunch on your own
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Special Content Sessions sponsored by Harris County Department of Education
Texas Ballrooms G & H 2nd Floor; Sundance 1 and 6, 3rd Floor
2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Texas Ballrooms G-J, 2nd Floor & Sundance Meeting Rooms 1-6, 3rd Floor
3:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Snack Break sponsored by TeacherLists
Texas Ballrooms Foyer & Exhibit Area, 2nd Floor
4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Cowtown Corral Sponsor Sessions
Always On, Catapult K12, CESO Communications, ClassTag, Finalsite, Harris County Department of Education, ParentSquare, Peachjar and School Messenger
Texas Ballrooms G-J, 2nd Floor & Sundance Meeting Rooms 1-6, 3rd Floor
5:30 p.m.
Evening on your own
7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Battle of the Regions TSPRA Edition 2023 – Karaoke Contest sponsored by ParentSquare
Fort Worth Ballroom 5-8 (Register at Gabbart Exhibit Table)
WEDNESDAY, FEB 22, 2023
Conference Wi-Fi/Internet sponsored by Finalsite
TSPRA Work Room Sponsored by Remind- Sundance 6 – 3rd Floor
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Conference Registration
TSPRA Registration Area, 2nd Floor
8 to 8:30 a.m.
Exhibitor Viewing, Grab & Go Breakfast
Exhibit Area Remains Open until 4:30 p.m
Exhibit Area – Texas Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
8:30 to 10 a.m.
2nd General Session sponsored by CatapultK12
Four Day Weekend Comedy Improv
Awards Presentation (Key Communicator, Bright Idea & Professional Achievement)
TSPRA Vision & Officer Installation
Texas Ballrooms A-F, 2nd Floor
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Vendor Viewing/Caffeinated Connections
Exhibit Area – Texas Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Texas Ballrooms G-J, 2nd Floor & Sundance Meeting Rooms 1-6, 3rd Floor
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lunch on your own
1:15 to 2:15 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Texas Ballrooms G-J, 2nd Floor & Sundance Meeting Rooms 1-6, 3rd Floor
2:30 to 3:45 p.m.
Rodeo Roundtables & Job Alike Sessions sponsored by K12 Insight
Texas Ballroom, 2nd Floor
4 to 5 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Texas Ballrooms G-J, 2nd Floor & Sundance Meeting Rooms 1-6, 3rd Floor
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Exhibitor teardown
Exhibit Area – Texas Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
6 to 7 p.m.
Star Awards Reception sponsored by School Messenger
Texas Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
7 to 9:30 p.m.
Star Awards Banquet sponsored by School Messenger
Texas Ballrooms A-E, 2nd Floor
9:30 to 11 p.m.
Star Awards Celebration sponsored by School Messenger
Live Band & Drinks
Fort Worth Ballrooms 5-8, 2nd Floor, 2nd Floor
THURSDAY, FEB 23, 2023
Conference Wi-Fi/Internet sponsored by Finalsite
8 to 9:15 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet & General Membership Meeting sponsored by Catapult K12
Texas Ballrooms A-F, 2nd Floor
9:30 to 11 a.m.
3rd General Session – Safety & Security Forum Sponsored by Harris County Department of Education
Presenters: Texas School Safety Center & the Center for Safe & Secure Schools
Texas Ballrooms A-F, 2nd Floor
11 a.m. to Noon
Happy Trails, TSPRA!
Check-out, Evaluations, Collect Star Awards
TSPRA Registration Area 2nd Floor