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The official site of the Washington Journalism Education Association

The official site of the Washington Journalism Education Association

Registration Now Open for 2024 Summer Adviser Retreat

Join WJEA Aug. 5-7
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Fine tune your existing program or prepare to teach student media for the first time, guided by a team of Master journalism Educators in an inspirational setting. Refresh and recharge at this retreat for advisers of student media, where you can breathe the forest air and watch bald eagles glide over beautiful Dumas Bay in Washington State.

August 5-7, 2024

  • $625 includes single room and all meals and materials.
  • Starts at 10am on 8/5 and ends at 4 pm on 8/7.
  • Transportation from/to SEA/TAC Airport available.
  • Please register by June 15 for $625 rate.
  • After June 15: $650.
  • Final cut-off when capacity is reached or July 15, whichever comes first.
  • Commuter rate available for $425 and includes all meals.

Retreat site: The Palisades Retreat Center at Dumas Bay, bordering Dash Point State Park in Federal Way, Washington

Continuing Education OSPI Clock Hours: Up to 15 available at $4 per hour. This will be billed separately. (Attendees from out of state may or may not earn continuing education credits for WJEA’s program, depending on individual state requirements.)

BONUS: Optional JEA Certification Testing will take place on site on August 5 from 1-3 p.m. For those seeking to become Certified Journalism Educators or those who wish to move from CJE to Master Journalism Educator, this is a way to meet requirements prior to the 2025 National Convention in Seattle.

Early Registration Ends
Early registration has ended, but you can still sign up by July 15 for an additional cost.