TASC Conference
Tennessee Association of School Communicators

Tennessee Association of School Communicators  

About TASC

Promotion is one of the key elements in establishing successful community relations and gaining strong parent and community support for school districts. This is a tough assignment amid growing demands for lower taxes and more accountability. It requires the experience of a public relations professional who can focus these efforts in the right direction. TASC, Tennessee Association of School Communicators, offers support for those efforts. An organization dedicated to building support for public schools, TASC offers school public relations practitioners a network of professionals sharing common goals and concerns.

Benefits of TASC Membership

• Network with professional peers who will share their secrets for success in public relations and communications.
• Receive an annually updated directory of K-12 school public relations professionals in Tennessee .
• Attend workshops featuring presentations by recognized leaders in the field of school public relations.
• Receive a subscription to TSBA’s quarterly magazine, The Tennessee School Boards Journal, which will keep you up-to-date on issues facing your school system.
• Take advantage of a discounted membership rate and become involved in NSPRA (National School Public Relations Association) through the state affiliate.
• Be a leader in promoting the benefits of a well-planned public relations program for public schools.
• Receive a 10 percent discount on TSBA services such as Bridges, a public relations subscriber service, and TSBA’s video services.

Types of Membership

Professional (individual)

Professional members are persons who are primarily responsible for the public relations/ communications function within the school district. Members may or may not be members of he National School Public Relations Association. Annual dues are $25 for members of NSPRA, and $50 for members who are interested only in a TASC membership.

Institutional (group)

School districts can be members of TASC through an institutional membership. This includes three individuals, chosen by the school district, for $100. One of the members must be the district’s primary public relations/communications contact, but others can include school board members, the superintendent, principal or any other school district employee.

TASC Officers

For more information, call TSBA at 800-448-6465.