It takes planning and preparation to attend a journalism convention, and we’re here to help with planning documents for advisers.

Sarah Nichols, MJE, JEA past president, has compiled three folders of helpful documents from JEA members who have attended conventions. They’re available for you to review and adapt from our open Google folder.

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Folder 1

Getting started: Trip info & handouts

Sample materials from past conventions

Samples for spring 2023

Folder 2

Sample itineraries, meeting agenda
& forms

Paperwork samples
for district/state forms

Trip preparation & travel info

Parent meeting agenda

Packing guidelines

Insurance & medical

Field trip expectations

District paperwork

Sample itinerary: San Francisco

Sample Itinerary: Los Angeles

Convention tips & suggestions

Class work form

Folder 3

Convention sessions &
professional development

Top 5 takeaways handouts

Notes at convention sessions

Convention session organizer