Ready to attend the 2026 NYSPRA Conference but need help getting the green light? Whether you're a full-time school PR professional or balancing communications with other responsibilities, this toolkit is designed to help you make a compelling case to attend.

You’ll find everything you need to secure approval from your supervisor — including a customizable letter, talking points, cost calculator, benefits worksheet, and tips for success. Whether you're new to the field, mid-career, or a seasoned communicator, NYSPRA has content tailored to help you grow.

Location: Turning Stone Resort & Conference Center
Dates: March 9-11, 2026

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: 

• Full-time and part-time school communicators 
• Superintendents with communication responsibilities 
• PR professionals at every career stage

WHY TURNING STONE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER?

The Turning Stone Report & Conference Center has become one of New York’s premiere conference facilities, with over 200,000 square feet of meeting space. They’ve been recognized with the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award and the AAA Four Diamond Award and the Smart Meetings Platinum Choice awards for their outstanding facilities and customer service. 

In addition to outstanding conference facilities, the Turning Stone Resort & Conference Center team is also well-acquainted with the needs of New York’s Educators, having hosted:

• Our technology colleagues in NYSCATE, 
  
• Our early childhood colleagues in NYAEYC, 
  
• The athletic and physical education folk from NYSAHPERD, 
  
• The 2024 School Law Conference,
  
• The New York Association of School Librarians, 
  
• Our BOCES colleagues in the Association of Career & Technical Education Administrators, 
• Our colleagues in the  School Nutrition Association. 

Conference Benefits Worksheet

Cost Estimator Template

Justification Letter

Talking Points for Supervisors

Tips for Gaining Approval