
Resources for the New Theatre Teacher
These resources are perfect for the theatre teacher who is just starting out, or for any teacher looking for some new ideas.
Professional Learning
Webinars
- Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Certificate
Theatres are often complex spaces with multiple systems requiring regular maintenance and skilled operators; this informative webinar gets to the heart of the issues and offers timely advice. Great for anyone who manages a theatre space.
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- Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Certificate
Learn how to start or improve your elementary theatre program with theatre educator Jennifer Ridgway.
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- Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Certificate Recorded On: 04/12/2022
When educators braid in dynamic assessments that measure the content, actions, process, and progress of creative work they can activate their student's ability to construct and navigate their learning. Additionally using peer assessment, self-assessment, and teacher feedback allow students to reflect and elevate their work beyond their expectations. In this session, Lee will present a framework for arts learning assessment that allows educators and students to connect artistic process, Big Ideas, and key soft skills.
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- Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Certificate Recorded On: 05/27/2020
Learn how to structure a theatre curriculum for grades K-5, along with tips for setting up your space to work for online teaching and ideas for teaching elementary students in a virtual environment.
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Courses
- Contains 32 Component(s), Includes Certificate Recorded On: 09/28/2020
Learn to tap into effective business practices to ensure sustainability and make your job easier.
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- Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Certificate
This mini course explores the EdTA Core values and their use in creating a classroom culture which values excellence, inclusion and caring. Strive for excellence- work together - People matter- Be the person you want to work with - life lessons you can use everyday with your students.
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- Non-member - $19.95
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- Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Certificate
Developing standards-based curriculum doesn't have to mean starting your lessons from scratch. Learn how to align your teaching material with the National Core Arts Standards and your state standards, following a case study of curriculum mapping in a High School setting. Length: 60 minutes.
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- Non-member - $49
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- Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Certificate
Developing standards-based curriculum doesn't have to mean starting your lessons from scratch. Learn how to align your teaching material with the National Core Arts Standards and your state standards, following a case study of early childhood learning in a multi-grade setting.
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- Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Certificate
Practice looking at student work to evaluate learning while participating in community discussions to examine the process. Boost your skills in fifteen to twenty minutes.
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Resources for Curriculum & Assessment
Elementary

DOWNLOAD an Elementary Theatre Curriculum Map created for EdTA by Jennifer Ridgway, Maryland Theatre Educator
Sample Lesson Plan: Kindergarten shared by the Hershey Area Playhouse
Sample SEL Embedded Theatre Lesson Plan: "Why Bears Have Short Tales" - Grades 1-2 - by Elizabeth Bowman
Sample Lesson Plan: Exploring Characters Through Creative Dramatics Lesson - Grade 5 shared by Heather Cameron, Caitlin Boerner, and Megan Baird
Sample SEL Embedded Theatre Lesson Plan - "Truth About Me Character Mapping" by Joshua Rashon Streeter
Middle Grades

DOWNLOAD an Middle Years Curriculum Map created for EdTA by Jennifer Ridgway (download)
Sample Lesson Plan: Improvised Characters for Middle Grades by Jennifer Ridgway
Sample SEL Embedded Theatre Lesson Plan: "Rehearsal 101- Independent Rehearsals" by Mandi Tapia Pace
High School
Curriculum Maps
Educator Support Materials
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR TECH DIRECTORS: New to your stage? This Technical Theatre Educator's Manual offers detailed advice on some of the most common tech theatre tasks you may encounter.
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Seeking Theatre SEL lesson plans?
For EdTA MEMBERS only - the Social and Emotional Lesson Plan Library
Over 150 lesson plans with social and emotional learning skills demonstrated and baked in to the instruction. Learn how to offer your students important life skills of sel awareness, social awareness, self management, responsible decision making and relationship skills as a part of theatre instruction.
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Technical Theatre Educator's Manual
EdTA's Technical Theatre Educator's Manual - An easy to use reference for Technical Theatre Directors.
