854-711 Communications/PR Network - AI in Action: Practical Tools & Strategies

Schedule:

• May 19, 2025: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: In-Person at CESA 2

Price: Free

Content Questions: Mitchell Lilly (mitchell.lilly@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org

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About this event: Take your AI skills to the next level in this hands-on follow-up session designed specifically for school communications professionals. Building on the WSPRA Spring Workshop, this session will focus on real-world applications of AI to help you work smarter, not harder. Learn practical prompting strategies, explore time-saving tools, and walk away with examples you can immediately apply to newsletters, social media, and targeted messaging. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will help you leverage AI to boost your creativity, efficiency, and impact.

If you missed the WSPRA Spring Workshop session, no worries—this follow-up is open to everyone, and all are encouraged to attend and join the conversation!

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About the Presenters:

Frank Devereaux is an Innovative Deeper Learning Designer from the Madison area and works as a consultant for CESA 2 in the Strategic Innovation for Learning Center of Excellence. His experience centers on the integration of technology in creative and innovative ways to support student learning in the classroom. Over the past few years, he has been diving into the realm of AI integration, inclusivity and equity in STEAM curriculum, and Design Thinking Projects for the Makerspace that are culturally relevant.

Mitchell Lilly is the Executive Director of Marketing & Communications for CESA 2. As Executive Director, Mitchell is responsible for establishing and driving a multi-channel communications strategy. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from UW-Whitewater.

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