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