Mission and Purpose of the Network:
The purpose of the Texas Thespians Education Network (TTEN) is to create an educational and professional network to strengthen equitable access and support of Theatre education. 

Texas Thespians Education Network shall:
  • Assert that the arts are part of a balanced education
  • Commit to supporting equitable access to Theatre education 
  • Provide theatre education advocacy resources at the state and local levels;
  • Promote ideas to advance theatre education program standards;
  • Provide support and professional development to educators and administrators;
  • Promote student voices in Theatre Advocacy efforts;
  • Provide curriculum support to ensure that all Texas theatre students are assured quality instruction and appreciation of theatre arts;
  • Cultivate support to sustain, promote, and grow Texas Thespians.

The Advocacy Network is pleased to offer several resources to you! 
Texas Thespians Education Network Links
​Fine Arts Administrator Day
Local Advocacy
State & National Advocacy
Premiere Communities for Theatre Education
Student Ambassadors ​
Texas Theatre Scholars
​DemocracyWorks
Theatre in Our Schools Month
Diversity & Inclusion 
Advocacy Resources
Passed by Congress in 2010, House Resolution 275 designates the week beginning with the second Sunday in September as National Arts In Education Week. There are several ways you can join the celebration!

Check these out: Americans for the Arts
Need more resources?
EdTA On-Demand Webinar - Advocacy with Purpose
Theatre Opportunity to Learn Standards
Become A Theatre Advocate - A unit that adds advocacy into curriculum
Educational Theatre Association Resources

Rapid Response Advocacy Center
​Find the tools you need to “make the case” for the continued presence of your school theatre programs in the COVID-19 era. 

Guide to Creating an Arts Education Advocacy Day
One of the most effective and inclusive strategies that arts education advocates have embraced are annual advocacy day events.
For more information on Texas Thespians Advocacy Network, contact Jenae Glanton.