THIS IS WHY YOU'LL LOVE JAU

JAU is a one-of-a-kind program for yearbook advisers who may not have access to professional development directly applicable to advising. We don’t expect your administrators to know why it is invaluable to you as the yearbook adviser, so we’ve provided some materials here to support a conversation about how you can attend JAU.

GRADUATE CREDIT | LINK COMING SOON

For an additional fee, JAU participants may enroll in an optional academic credit opportunity to receive 2 graduate credits from the University of San Diego. More information on this process will be available once the course is live for enrollment.

REQUESTING WORKSHOP FUNDS

Finding ways to fund professional development opportunities can be tricky. To help you navigate the process easier, we have provided a number of resources below to inform your school, parent organizations or administrators.

  • LETTER TO ADMINISTRATOR / PTA
    Personalize the attached letter to help create a funding plan with your school. Be sure to note all expenses for travel to help
  • ONE PAGE OVERVIEW FLYER
    This flyer offers a few key talking points about the educational value of Jostens Adviser University. It provides high-level information to get a conversation started with school administration or parent groups.
  • PRINTABLE PLC DESCRIPTIONS
    With most publications advisers working alone on their campuses, the chance to be a part of a skill-level or interest-based professional learning community (PLC) makes this workshop a one-of-a-kind training opportunity.
  • PRINTABLE ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS
    Choose from among 36 offerings to round out your learning experience and supplement your PLC learnings. Topics are color-coded for easy planning and selection.
  • PURCHASE APPROVAL STATEMENT
    Please email kristen.scott@jostens.com to request a purchase approval statement to use when requesting funds from your school or parent organization.

CROWDFUNDING TIPS

Many educators have found success funding workshops or trainings through crowdfunding platforms. The articles below provide some introductory information on two popular platforms – Donors Choose and GoFundMe