Workshops
IRE’s Watchdog Workshop series trains journalists on the investigative reporting basics, such as, interview strategies, public records navigation and database and document analysis. Workshops are open to print, broadcast and online journalists, students and faculty.
Watchdog Workshops bring crucial training directly to thousands of journalists throughout the country. These workshops, held in communities large and small, help journalists provide better, deeper coverage for their communities.
Conduct at our workshops and all events, both online and in person, is guided by our Code of Conduct. IRE is committed to ensuring all attendees have an enjoyable, safe experience.
IRE is seeking funding for Watchdog Workshops to provide accessible training to more journalists. Potential donors, sponsors, funders, and other interested parties can email Lauren Grandestaff at lauren@ire.org.
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Future Workshop Dates & Locations
Campus Coverage: Watchdog Reporting for Student Journalists
Please note: This workshop is exclusively for students.
WHEN:Â May 1, 2026Â
WHERE:
University of Missouri
221 S 8th St, Columbia, MO 65201
Register now on your IRE Member Portal!
Indiana University. Morgan State University. American University. The University of Kansas. Officials at these institutes of higher learning worked to hinder, pressure or punish student newspapers over reporting controversial stories. Student publications often do a better job covering their school than local news outlets -- sometimes they're the only ones on the story -- but they also face additional challenges because they're students. This day-long workshop will help them learn how to cover their institutions with more depth and provide them with the skills and tools to protect their rights as journalists to keep their communities informed.
To apply for a fellowship for this workshop, please find that application here.
Please note that all attendees must meet IRE's membership terms. For more information, please visit the IRE Membership Terms page.
Bring IRE training to your city! Email training@ire.org if you have access to free or reduced-cost space that can hold about 50 to 100 people, depending on the size of your town.Â