Communications Tools 2009

The Department of Publicity and Publications has developed Communications Tools to provide schools with the information they need for successful communications. Each year, a hard copy of the Communications Tools packet items listed below is sent to all principals and provided electronically on a CD.

General Information

• Registration Requirements (English or Spanish)
• Parents' Rights and Responsibilities (English or Spanish)
• Teacher-Staff Responsibilities 
• Safety Measures (English or Spanish)
• Transportation/Bus Safety (both English and Spanish)
• Parent-Student Success Strategies (English or Spanish)
• Procedures for Delayed Openings (English or Spanish)
• Weather Page 
• SPEAK UP Hotline (English or Spanish)
• Board Information 
• Important Phone Numbers 
• Sharing Your Good News Stories 
• Share Your Good News Form 
• 2009/2010 Style Guide 
• Publicity Release Forms (both English and Spanish)
• Letterhead Sample 
• Business Card Sample 
• Fax Sheet 

Calendar of Events

• School Celebrations for 2009-10 School Year

Event Planning

• How to Plan a Successful Event 

Working With the Media

• A Practicial Guide for Principals and Administrators for Effective Media and Public Relations 

Office of Communications Contacts

• Office of Communications