October 2, 2024
Why do I need TRL 24?
Treering Live (TRL) 24 exists because of you and for you. We tailored this virtual conference for yearbook volunteers, educators, and aficionados of all levels, offering three days of flexible sessions so you can engage with various aspects of the creative process. Use these ten reasons to convince your admin, as overarching objectives for your class or club, or as a mantra while you’re pulling on comfy pants.
1. The Price is Right
My colleague and I evaluated a marketing-focused webinar. Once she saw the price tag, she quipped, “If it isn’t free, it isn’t for me.” Good news: TRL is free. So is the replay.
No fundraising and no POs are required.
2. “I Don’t Know What I Don’t Know”
We see that all the time in monthly Getting Started webinars: New yearbook coordinators know they have to plan and produce a book. However, the in-between steps are fuzzy. Every day, TRL starts with an I’m the Yearbook Coordinator… Now What? breakout. In this new adviser session, learn what tools are available and how to plan for success. If a question comes up that Liz T., Cassie W., or Sandra V. doesn’t answer, support is in the chat so we can get to it live.
Other sessions for new advisers include:
3. Been There. Done That.
Is your POV: experienced yearbook adviser? Maybe you’re dipping your toe into the world of competitive yearbooking, or you’re looking to add structure and reduce stress in your program. You've already mastered ladders and drag-and-drop design. It’s time to boost your skill set.
Have we got a show for you.
While the first-time advisers do their thing, we have three expert advisers—each with over a decade of classroom experience—leading a breakout for returners. Join Brent M., Ed G., and Liz T. for
- Tuesday: Project Management and Hacks
- Wednesday: Leveling Up Design and Copy
- Thursday: The Craft of Yearbook: Style Guides and Workflows
Additional sessions returning editors include:
4. Finish 60% of the Book in a Few Clicks
Our three-part portrait auto flow session is the one that builds. Each day, learn how to enhance your portrait pages (typically 40-60% of a yearbook) so that they reflect your school community even more.
- Tuesday: Get your portraits in the book
- Wednesday: Add a larger teacher photo and candids to your portrait layouts
- Thursday: Create blended coverage on your portrait pages
5. The Other 40%
Recreating the wheel is exhausting. That’s why we packed in three never-before-seen sessions at TRL:
See what other Treering schools are doing to create a yearbook that authentically represents their school community.
A word of caution for our first-year advisers: you do not have to do it all.
6. Flexibility
Live or on demand? Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday? Yes.
Please note: Each day requires a separate registration. There is no limit on the number of days you may attend. The times below are in Pacific Time; Zoom will adopt your local time.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
9 AM PT - Breakouts: I’m the Yearbook Coordinator… Now What? OR This
Ain’tIsn’t My First Rodeo10 AM PT - Elective: How to Do a Cover Contest
11 AM PT - Knowledge Sessions: Portraits (Part 1 of 3) + Top 10 Parent Questions Answered
12 PM PT - POV: I’m Not a Designer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
9 AM PT - Breakouts: I’m the Yearbook Coordinator… Now What? OR This
Ain’tIsn’t My First Rodeo10 AM PT - Elective: Photography Tips and Tricks
11 AM PT - Knowledge Sessions: Portraits (Part 2 of 3) + Top 10 Editor Questions Answered
12 PM PT - POV: I’m Ready to Move Beyond Templates
Thursday, October 10, 2024
9 AM PT - Breakouts: I’m the Yearbook Coordinator… Now What? OR This
Ain’tIsn’t My First Rodeo10 AM PT - Elective: Coverage Ideas
11 AM PT - Knowledge Sessions: Portraits (Part 3 of 3) + Top 10 Parent Questions Answered
12 PM PT - POV: I’m Not a Designer
7. Marketing Moments
Hear what other advisers are doing around the US. Throughout TRL 24, we’ll visit a colleague in their classroom to learn how they get books into the hands of students.
This is just one way attendees will inspire one another. Share your ideas during TRL 24 by tagging us on social using @treering (Facebook and X) or @treeringcorp (Instagram and TikTok) using #trl24.
8. Yearbook Pro Grow
You’ve seen the memes: I’m not listening to training from anyone who hasn’t been in the classroom this decade either. After you watch live or in-person, request a training certificate for up to 12 hours of design technology and theory to create a yearbook publication.
9. Prizes
We always give away the goods. If you have fast fingers, you may be able to win big by participating in the live chat.
10. As Always, Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
The learning doesn’t end on October 10. Grow with weekly blog posts and YouTube shorts, monthly webinars, and 24/7 support with the Help Center.
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate National School Yearbook Week than with the Treering Community.
