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EdTA’s Strategic Plan

In the spring of 2024, EdTA adopted a five-year strategic plan that defines a new vision, mission, and ambitious goals for the future. Learn more about how the plan drives our work to inspire theatre educators to transform lives.

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Our Vision

Building a global community of creative problem-solvers, effective collaborators, and empathetic individuals through theatre.

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Our Mission

EdTA inspires and supports theatre educators to deliver equitable, transformative learning experiences for all.

Strategic Pillars

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Investing in the individual and collective growth of theatre educators.

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Creating dynamic student experiences that drive lifelong engagement.

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Amplifying the value of educational theatre.

Cross-Cutting Themes

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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

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Financial growth and stability

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Partnerships and alliances

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Research and innovation

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Intentional and goal-oriented communication

Strategies for Success

Invest in the individual and collective growth and excellence of theatre educators.

Success Statement

EdTA fosters a nurturing community in which educators collaborate, share resources, and provide ongoing mentorship for professional growth and learning.

Success Indicators

  • Theatre educators value EdTA as a source for educator resources.
  • Increased engagement with EdTA programs for educators.
  • An inclusive community where all educators and students feel seen and valued.

Strategies

  • Provide educators with timely, innovative educator resources to support their pedagogy and practice.
  • Offer educators ongoing opportunities for collaboration and mentorship.
  • Foster an inclusive community through a shared commitment to the Core Values and DEIA.

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Create dynamic student experiences to drive lifelong engagement.  

Success Statement

EdTA provides lifelong opportunities for students to grow as artists, advocates, and leaders.                

Success Indicators

  • Expanded access to the Thespian community.
  • Consistent experience for all Thespians.
  • Actively engaged alumni.
  • Clearly defined lifelong engagement with EdTA.

Strategies

  • Support Thespian troupes with resources, guidelines and protocols to provide a consistent experience for all Thespians.
  • Create entry points for all students.
  • Define a continuum of EdTA engagement for all ages.
  • Develop engagement opportunities for alumni.

Impact

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Amplify the value of educational theatre.

Success Statement

EdTA is the leading voice for educational theatre, influencing policy, practice, and public opinion.

Success Indicators

  • EdTA actively participates in federal advocacy work.
  • Troupes and chapters engaged in grassroots advocacy at the local and state levels.
  • Policymakers rely on EdTA as a thought leader in arts education.

Strategies

  • Lead federal advocacy work.
  • Build and maintain resources to support grassroots advocacy at state and local levels.
  • Actively engage in public conversation to support the field on current policy.

Impact

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Our Progress

Read about how we’re achieving the goals laid out in the strategic plan – the core work toward achieving our mission and vision.

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