East Coast Social Media for Schools Retreat

Start date: August 27, 2026 - End date: August 28, 2026

Location: New Paltz, New York

East Coast Social Media for Schools Retreat

Join Andrea Gribble, Founder of #SocialSchool4EDU, and Jill Johnson, EdD, President of Class Intercom, for a hands-on retreat designed specifically for K-12 school communicators, administrators, and educators. Attendees will learn practical strategies, create content, collaborate with peers, and leave with a 2026 social media playbook full of ready-to-use ideas for strategy, Reels, accessibility, storytelling, and engagement.

OC Communicator Network

Date: October 2, 2026

Location: Harbor Day School in Corona del Mar, CA

OC Communicator Network event

Storytelling That Connects: Social Media Ideas for Schools

Looking for fresh, practical ideas for your school’s social media? This 2-hour workshop focuses on three key areas: student storytellers, simple Reels, and engagement boosters. Andrea Gribble will join our group to share easy strategies to help schools capture authentic moments, create stronger connections online, and make social media feel more manageable. You’ll leave with ready-to-use ideas and simple ways to tell your school’s story with more confidence.

CSCOE Summit of Excellence

Date: October 14, 2026

Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, Minnesota

CSCOE Summit of Excellence

Digital Accessibility for Schools: Your Practical Plan for WCAG 2.1 AA

You know digital accessibility matters – but what does meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards actually look like for a school?

In this practical session, Andrea Gribble will break down exactly what school communicators and staff need to know now. They’ll walk through real examples and simple starting points for your website and social media – including alt text, captions, color contrast, graphics, videos, and more!

Accessibility is not just a website issue; it touches content across your organization. This session is designed to help your school move from overwhelm to a clear game plan. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and leave with the next steps you can actually use!

Scroll-Worthy: Maximizing Your School’s Impact on Social Media

Does your school’s social media blend into the feed instead of standing out? In this session, Andrea Gribble – founder of #SocialSchool4EDU and leader in K12 social media storytelling – shares what’s working right now to capture attention online. From Instagram Reels to weekly feature posts, you’ll discover simple, practical strategies to highlight your students and staff in ways that truly connect with your community.

Packed with dozens of real-life school examples (including CSCOE schools), this session will give you fresh inspiration and ready-to-use ideas you can implement immediately to elevate your school’s online presence.

Training for K12 School Social Media Managers

With #SocialSchool4EDU's Membership Program, we train your staff to be social media storytellers so you can stand out from other schools, celebrate your students and staff, and reach thousands in your community every day.

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