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Strengthen Your Communication Skills with the 2025–26 Communications Academy I

The Donovan Group is excited to launch Communications Academy I, a national professional learning opportunity tailored for school and district leaders who want to elevate their communication skills and deepen their leadership impact.

This cohort-based course runs from September 2025 through April 2026, offering nine recorded online sessions, each released monthly for flexible, on-demand learning.

Whether you’re new to school communications or ready to refresh your strategy, this academy provides the tools, templates, and confidence you need to communicate more effectively.

2025-26 Course Schedule & Topics
All sessions are released on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. CST and shared afterward for on-demand viewing:

  • September 10: Basics of School Communication
  • October 15: Communications Planning
  • November 19: Working with the Media
  • December 17: Social Media
  • January 7: Crisis Communication
  • January 28: Video Best Practices
  • February 18: Marketing and Branding
  • March 18: Internal Communication
  • April 15: Special Topics in School Communication

Course Highlights

  • Learn on your own schedule: Monthly recorded sessions available anytime
  • Led by experts: Former superintendents, principals, and school PR professionals
  • Built for K–12 leaders: Content tailored to real challenges in education
  • Immediate takeaways: Templates, tools, and strategies you can use right away
  • Community support: Connect with a national network of peers

Cost: $1,000 per individual
Register anytime at: dg-pd.com/course/2025-26-school-communications-academy
Sessions remain available after release.

Special Registration for State Association Members
If you’re a member of a partner state association, register through your organization for exclusive pricing:

  • Arizona School Administrators (ASA)
  • Central Indiana Education Services Center (CIESC)
  • Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA)
  • Marquette-Alger RESA (MARESA)
  • Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA)
  • Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA)

For details, visit: donovan-group.com/professional-learning
Download the Course Flyer