Public School Communications provides the following services to School administrators, School Boards and Committees:
Strategy- What is your communications plan? PSC can help you define your distrtict's communications objectives and determine the best strategy with your district's resources. PSC can help you to efficiently utilize your existing communications infrastructure and recommend other resources to get your message out.
Content- How is your content developed, coordinated and distributed? Do your parents, taxpayers and community leaders understand your district's education goals, methods and programs? PSC can help you plan and coordinate press releases, newsletters, websites, curriculum forums and issue-based public meetings to educate key constituencies about your district’s activities and achievements to gain the support you need for your schools.Education- Professional development is critical to helping your employees understand their roles as communicators. Public School Communications Institute provides professional development workshops on strategy, content and research to introduce concepts and develop expertise in communications. Every program is tailored to your specific needs and objectives.
Research- PSC can help you keep tabs of public opinion to understanding the perspectives, expectations and needs of parents, students, employees and the community. This not only informs the development of communications strategy, it can help school leaders improve teaching and learning, operations, services and reputation. Seeking the public’s input also contributes to the public’s feeling valued by the district and can prevent concerns from becoming conflicts.
PSC consultants are available on project or retainer basis to Superintendents and school governing boards. Contact us for more information and to discuss your needs.