| The Educational Theatre Association and its International Thespian Society branch have been working since 1929 to honor excellence among students of theatre and support the work of theatre educators. Originally focused on theatre in high schools, EdTA has in recent years broadened the scope of its mission to embrace the concept of theatre as an instrument of lifelong learning and has expanded its membership to include students and teachers in middle schools, and college students preparing for careers in theatre education. EdTA’s major branches and activities: The professional association for theatre educators, with more than 4,000 members in the United States, Canada, and overseas. The honorary society for high school theatre students has troupes in more than 3,400 North American schools and has inducted more than two million members since its founding in 1929. The middle school branch of the Thespian Society. EdTA publishes Dramatics, a monthly magazine for theatre students and teachers, and Teaching Theatre, a quarterly journal for educators. It sponsors the annual International Thespian Festival, the premiere showcase for high school theatre; chapter conferences and festivals throughout the United States and Canada; and Junior Thespian Festivals for middle school students and their teachers. The EdTA Conference is held in a major North American city each year. EdTA code of professional standards
EdTA code of regulations (formerly known as the EdTA constitution)
EdTA conflicts of interest policy
EdTA membership policy
EdTA chapter governance policy
2008–2009 EdTA governing board policy manual |