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Advocacy Resources

We have compiled various resources for you to use in your advocacy journey. 
General Resources
Advocating at the School and District Level - A presentation from EdTA Advocacy League Network members.
AFTA 10 Reasons to Support the Arts in 2020
Arts Education Is Essential
10 Skills that Every Theatre Student Learns
Theatre Education FAQs
Four Reasons Why Arts Education is Central to College Prep and Long-Term Success
The Do’s and Don'ts of Advocacy
Theatre In Our Schools Month - March - Plans and Resources
Theatre In Our Schools - 31 Facts
Dear Mr./Mrs. Smith - Admin Letter Template
Arts Are Education - Join a national campaign to secure funding for arts education 2021-2022.
Educate Yourself! Americans for the Arts 
10 Awesome Advocacy Resources for Arts Education
NEA Arts Advocacy Resource Guide
Center for Arts Education Advocacy Resources
Texas Commission on the Arts - Arts In School
Texas Cultural Trust - Art Can Map
Resources for Theatre Teachers on Advocating for Your Position
Texas Thespians Advocacy Assistance Request Form
TEA Class-Sizes (Note: class size limits do not apply to physical education classes or fine arts classes.)
TEA Curriculum Requirements
TEA Fine Arts TEKS
Theatre Curriculum Framework
Americans for the Arts 12 Core Competencies of an Arts Education Leader
National Advocacy Research and Reports from Educational Theatre Association
“Opportunity to Learn” Standards - Theatre
Arts Education is Essential (One-Pager) - Endorsed by 60+ National Arts Organizations
Official Information Sources
TEA COVID Support & Guidance
Fine Arts Frequently Asked Questions 
Texas Education Agency - once the Governor announces the plan for reopening Virginia's schools, detailed information will be posted to the Texas Education Agency website
TEA Fine Arts 
UIL Theatre
Teaching Theatre Virtually during School Closure
EdTA’s Open Community Forum - New posts from fellow teachers and experts every day regarding changes to educational delivery.
Texas Thespians Educator Resources Page
Arts Education Guidance from Arts North Carolina
3 principles are spelled out in “Arts Education Is Essential” from Young Audiences Arts:
  • “Arts education supports the social and emotional well-being of students, whether through distance learning or in person.”
  • “Arts education nurtures the creation of a welcoming school environment where students can express themselves in a safe and positive way.”
  • “Arts education is part of a well-rounded education for all students as understood and supported by federal and state policymakers.”​
Producing Theatre During COVID-1
From Theatrical Rights Worldwide:
Free Scripts! During this challenging time, TRW is pleased to offer, at no cost, our entire digital script library. Every title, every show is now available to you free of charge, https://form.jotform.com/200954337914054.
TRW Concert Versions Coming Soon: To address social distance restrictions after reopening, TRW will be offering “concert’ish” versions of Broadway titles, intended to be played to a socially separated audience by a cast of socially separated actors. MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, A Socially Distant Concert’ish Version for Plagues & Pandemics is the first title that will be available in June. Here is a link to download a draft of the 90-minute, no intermission concert version,  https://theatricalrights.citrixdata.com/d-s4a017f000eb451ba. THE ADDAMS FAMILY Quarantined – a Concert Version, ALL SHOOK UP at the Drive-In, a Concert Version and RING OF FIRE Concert Version will also be ready by September.
BookTix Live - ticketing and streaming platform
7 Plays and Musicals That Could Be Performed With Social Distancing Rules in Place
Recovering from COVID-19
Texas Commission for the Arts - Recommendations and Information about Grants
Texas Commission for the Arts - Arts in Schools Resources
Guidelines for Reopening from Actor’s Equity Association
Texas Commission for the Arts COVID-19 Resource Page
The CDC’s Considerations for Schools Reopening
Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
Educational Theatre Association’s Guide for Reopening Theatre Classrooms
Texas Thespians Recommendations for Reopening Theatre Classrooms & Facilities
The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
Guide to Reopening Theatrical Venues
American Repertory Theatre - Roadmap to Recovery & Resilience in Theatre
National Federation of State High School Associations - COVID 19 Study
Texas Association of School Administrators - COVID 19 Information
Resources for Advocating for the Arts in General
Facts and Figures from Americans for the Arts
Arts Education & Social-Emotional Learning Outcomes Among K-12 Students
Resources Regarding Singing
Study being conducted on dangers of singing
American Choral Directors Association COVID Response Committee Report
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  • Texas Thespians
    • Chapter Board
    • Our Organization
    • History
    • Leadership Awards
    • Contact
  • Events
    • Professional Development Courses
    • Educator Conference
    • Texas Thespian State Festival 2021
    • Leadership Academy
  • STO Corner
    • Become an STO
    • STO Bios
    • STO Blog
    • Featured Schools
    • Local Theater
  • Advocacy Network
    • Local Advocacy
    • State/National Advocacy
    • Theatre in Our Schools Month
    • Resources
  • Resources
    • Educator Resources
    • Spotlight Series
    • Job Postings
  • I Am A...
    • Thespian
    • New Director
    • Troupe Director
  • Flickr