Recognizing Schools with the Outstanding Impact Award
We are excited to recognize the hard work of educators and students who take the time to advocate for the importance of Theatre in Our Schools with the Outstanding Impact Award. Your dedication and efforts will help ensure students everywhere can benefit from experiencing school theatre.
Applications are open annually from March 1 to April 15.
1. Review the official rubric
Points are awarded based on various tasks outlined in our official rubric. Be sure to review it ahead of time! K-12 educators and students are eligible to enter.
2. Make a plan
Using the curriculum tools provided for you in our TIOS Toolkit, develop a plan to advocate for school theatre throughout the month of March.
3. Document your efforts
Keep records of your advocacy activities. Take pictures and capture video as required in the rubric. You’ll use these to submit your entry.
4. Submit your entry
It's as easy as that! Applications open March 1. Upload evidence of your efforts by April 15.
*Limited number of prize packages available. A school that has received the Outstanding Impact Award shall not be eligible to receive the award again within a two-year period following their most recent accolade. Submissions will be evaluated by EdTA staff and the adjudicating committee. Tie scores will be judged based on quality of work and clarity of submission.
Prizes
Top scoring schools will receive a prize package* from the official sponsor of Theatre in Our Schools, Disney Theatrical Productions, in partnership with Music Theatre International and EdTA.
Winners will receive:
- Free Disney Broadway Junior® ShowKit® OR a performance license for a Disney full-length title (including up to 6 performances and free materials rentals for scripts/scores)
- Free Performance Accompaniment Recording for use in rehearsals and performances
- Free video license
- Free logo pack
- Official TIOS Outstanding Impact Award trophy
- Inclusion on EdTA Award Winners’ web page
*Limited number of prize packages available. A school that has received the Outstanding Impact Award shall not be eligible to receive the award again within a two-year period following their most recent accolade. Submissions will be evaluated by EdTA staff and the adjudicating committee. Tie scores will be judged based on quality of work and clarity of submission.