Start where you are. Come back whenever you need help. Use this page as a step-by-step roadmap for planning, teaching, selling, designing and completing your yearbook with support from Varsity Yearbook resources and your rep.
A series of milestone-based emails delivered throughout the school year to align with where advisers are in the yearbook process.
A downloadable reference guide that mirrors the email journey while expanding on key topics advisers can revisit throughout the year.
A dedicated community in the BAND app where new advisers can ask questions, share ideas and learn from other advisers.
From your Varsity Yearbook rep to online training, downloadable resources and the adviser community, support is available every step of the way.
Start with these simple actions to build a strong foundation.
A simple classroom system helps students stay organized, understand expectations and keep yearbook production moving forward.
Start with these simple actions to build a strong foundation.
Early sales build momentum, increase awareness and make the rest of the year easier to manage.
Start with these simple actions to launch a successful sales campaign.
A well-planned calendar keeps your staff organized, deadlines manageable and production on track.
Start with these simple tasks to build a year-long plan.
Your ladder is the roadmap for your yearbook. Planning it early helps balance coverage, organize pages and keep production on schedule.
Start with these simple tasks to build your yearbook plan.
A well-organized staff helps your yearbook program run smoothly. Giving students clear roles and responsibilities builds confidence while keeping production moving from assignment to completion.
Start with these simple tasks to organize your staff.
Choosing your theme and design direction early helps every page feel connected while making it easier for your staff to create throughout the year.
Start with these simple tasks to define your book’s style.
Strong yearbooks are built on intentional coverage. A clear plan helps your staff capture meaningful moments, tell complete stories and ensure every part of your school community is represented.
Start with these simple tasks to build your coverage plan.
eDesign is where your yearbook comes to life. Taking time to explore the platform early helps you and your staff build confidence before creating final pages.
Start with these simple tasks to learn eDesign.
Use the 168-page workbook as a flexible, interactive resource to teach all major yearbook components. Start with the basics, adapt lessons to your students’ skill levels, and build skills through hands-on activities, exercises and real-world practice as they move toward production.
Use this guide for the workbook as a step-by-step framework to teach yearbook fundamentals. Adapt to your students’ skill levels, start with the basics, and build toward production through hands-on practice, activities, and videos while encouraging collaboration and steady skill development.
Students learn through short, engaging videos designed to support every yearbook fundamental skill.
• Topic-based videos that reinforce key concepts
• Easy to plug into lessons or assign anytime
• Built to support the student workbook and online resources
Students develop essential yearbook skills through brief, engaging videos that strengthen each core concept.
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