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ADVOCACY PROGRAMS & RESOURCES 

Texas Thespians Advocacy Programs
​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
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Theatre In Our Schools Month Outstanding Impact Award Application
Diversity & Inclusion 
Advocacy Resources


General Resources
Advocating at the School and District Level - A presentation from EdTA Advocacy League Network members.
Theatre Counts - A research-based report that validates the lifetime value of K-12 Theatre Education.
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.
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

12 Core Competencies of an Arts Education Leader from Americans for the Arts 
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
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
Official Information Sources
TEA COVID Support & Guidance
Fine Arts Frequently Asked Questions 
Texas Education Agency 
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
From Theatrical Rights Worldwide: To address social distance restrictions, TRW is 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 
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Dramatic Concert Version

​BookTix Live - ticketing and streaming platform
7 Plays and Musicals That Could Be Performed With Social Distancing Rules in Place
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
    • Staff
    • Our Organization
    • History
    • Hall of Fame >
      • Educator Awards
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • State Festival >
      • 2022 Award Winners
    • Virtual Thespy and College Auditions 2022 - 2023
    • Educator Conference
    • Leadership Academy
    • Fine Arts Admin Day
    • Junior Regional Festivals
  • Opportunities
  • I Am A...
  • Resources
    • Texas Thespians Monthly
    • Flickr
    • Educator Resources
    • Job Postings
  • Advocacy
    • Local Advocacy
    • State/National Advocacy
    • Premiere Communities
    • Student Ambassadors
    • STOs >
      • Become an STO
    • Texas Theater Scholars
    • Theatre in Our Schools Month
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • DemocracyWorks Winners
    • Advocacy Resources
  • Store