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Title I schools are now eligible for a reduced Thespian induction rate of $35 per student.

Troupe Directors can qualify by completing the Title I Verification Form and uploading documentation verifying their school's Title I status. Once reviewed and confirmed by the EdTA Membership team, you will receive a discount code by email for $15 off each induction.

Submit the form here:  https://schooltheatre.tfaforms.net/f/title-one-verification

This option is available to both current and prospective EdTA troupes in Title 1 schools seeking to support student participation in Thespian induction.

We recognize that pricing changes this year have been an important topic for many in our community. While we're sharing this specific opportunity here, we encourage feedback to be directed to us at board@schooltheatre.org, where member input is actively reviewed. For questions related to inducting students or for other member support, please email members@schooltheatre.org, and we'd be happy to help.

Thank you for all you do to support theatre education!

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Bridget Holmes
Marketing Manager, Educational Theatre Association
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This is a wonderful step in the right direction!  Thank you so much for listening and doing what you can to help our students!!

Unfortunately, it does not help economically disadvantaged students who happen to be districted for a school that is not Title 1.

 For anyone with students in that situation, please know that it is possible to apply for a Grant from ETF to help. (Specifically, under "Thespian Troupe Expenses"
up to $1,000. Check it out if you haven't already: https://foundation.schooltheatre.org/grants/thespian-growth-excellence-fund/ )

 However, the application cycle for those grants is currently only Feb 1 to April 1, so it is too late for anyone who didn't know about the increased induction fees this year. (EdTA did send out a thoughtful and thorough explanation/update when the pricing was changed, however, I know that a significant number of troupe directors never received it - possibly due to some school's email network restrictions etc.)

Title I schools are now eligible for a reduced Thespian induction rate of $35 per student.

Troupe Directors can qualify by completing the Title I Verification Form and uploading documentation verifying their school's Title I status. Once reviewed and confirmed by the EdTA Membership team, you will receive a discount code by email for $15 off each induction.

Submit the form here:  https://schooltheatre.tfaforms.net/f/title-one-verification

This option is available to both current and prospective EdTA troupes in Title 1 schools seeking to support student participation in Thespian induction.

We recognize that pricing changes this year have been an important topic for many in our community. While we're sharing this specific opportunity here, we encourage feedback to be directed to us at board@schooltheatre.org, where member input is actively reviewed. For questions related to inducting students or for other member support, please email members@schooltheatre.org, and we'd be happy to help.

Thank you for all you do to support theatre education!

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Bridget Holmes
Marketing Manager, Educational Theatre Association
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Title I schools are now eligible for a reduced Thespian induction rate of $35 per student.

Troupe Directors can qualify by completing the Title I Verification Form and uploading documentation verifying their school's Title I status. Once reviewed and confirmed by the EdTA Membership team, you will receive a discount code by email for $15 off each induction.

Submit the form here:  https://schooltheatre.tfaforms.net/f/title-one-verification

This option is available to both current and prospective EdTA troupes in Title 1 schools seeking to support student participation in Thespian induction.

We recognize that pricing changes this year have been an important topic for many in our community. While we're sharing this specific opportunity here, we encourage feedback to be directed to us at board@schooltheatre.org, where member input is actively reviewed. For questions related to inducting students or for other member support, please email members@schooltheatre.org, and we'd be happy to help.

Thank you for all you do to support theatre education!

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Bridget Holmes
Marketing Manager, Educational Theatre Association
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