City Schools is excited to host a virtual convention to bring together educators, administrators, communications professionals, and social media managers in the K-12 setting. This event aims to foster knowledge sharing, provide professional development, and build a network of experts who can enhance the social media presence of schools and districts. We'd love to have you or someone on your team participate as a speaker!
Event Details:
Date: November 18, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Format: Virtual (Hosted on Microsoft Teams)
Objectives
Share best practices for effective social media management within educational contexts.
Explore strategies to engage students, families, and community members via social platforms.
Highlight innovative approaches to storytelling and digital content creation.
Address challenges such as crisis communication, policy adherence, and online safety.
Build a network of professionals dedicated to enhancing school and district social media efforts.
Call for Speakers
We invite proposals from individuals and teams with expertise in education, communications, technology, or social media management. Speakers are encouraged to share insights, case studies, and actionable strategies that align with the convention’s themes.
Submission Guidelines
Interested speakers should submit the following:
Title of Presentation
Summary of Topic (150-250 words)
Speaker Bio(s)
Intended Audience (e.g., administrators, teachers, district-level communications teams)
Style: Panel? Interactive? Presentation? *If a panel, please include the potential guests or if you’d need assistance with identifying panelists.
Length must be 45 minutes.
Submit your presentation here: https://forms.gle/FzSo6CEkfCqWkk288.
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Join us in shaping the future of school and district social media! We look forward to your proposals and contributions to this impactful event.
For inquiries or to submit your proposal, please contact communications@bcps.k12.md.us.