Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention
April 20-22, 2023 • San Francisco Hilton Union Square
Convention-planning resources
for advisers & teachers
It takes planning and preparation to attend a journalism convention, and we’re here to help.
JEA President Sarah Nichols 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.
Folder 1
Getting started: Trip info & handouts
Sample materials from past conventions
Current samples for San Francisco 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
Itinerary: San Francisco convention
Itinerary: Los Angeles convention trip
Convention tips & suggestions
Class work form
Folder 3
Convention sessions & professional development
Top 5 takeaways handouts
Notes at convention sessions
Convention session organizer
> Download a PDF
of the convention poster.
> Why conventions matter
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