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  • 1.  EdTA National Conference

    Posted 05-11-2017 15:37
    Hello,

    I am in my second year as theatre director and was thinking about going to the National Conference in Nashville this September. Any advice or suggestions? Are the intensives something that you found beneficial? I am sure it is a wonderful experience and would love to connect with the community. Just trying to figure out if it is something I should invest the time and money in, especially at the beginning of the school year.

    Thank you so much!

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    Sarah Aanderud Wahlen
    Director of Theatre & Film
    Holy Names Academy
    Seattle, WA
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  • 2.  RE: EdTA National Conference

    Posted 05-12-2017 09:20
    Hi Sara,

    I went last year to the conference in Las Vegas and I have been to several others throughout the years. It is a great opportunity for new information and instruction to take to your classroom and theatre program. I highly recommend it. It is the perfect opportunity to network with theatre teachers from across the country who share your same passion, but face similar challenges. 

    I am so glad that the conference is in my home city here in Nashville. I know everyone attending the conference will enjoy their time in Music City.

    Best,

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    Donnie Bryan
    Department Chair for Visual and Performing Arts
    Nashville TN
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  • 3.  RE: EdTA National Conference

    Posted 05-12-2017 10:32
    Sarah,

    I highly recommend it! I went last year for the first time and it has improved my practice and my network of collaborators. I have been teaching since 1999 and would have loved to have gotten the information and workshops at that time in my career. 

    Yours in Art,

    Jason

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    Jason Robert LeClair, MA
    Artist/Arts Educator
    Director, Thespian Troupe 7444
    Beacon Charter High School for the Arts
    Woonsocket, RI
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  • 4.  RE: EdTA National Conference

    Posted 05-12-2017 10:55
    I absolutely recommend it!  The conference as a whole is usually the best PD I get all year.  If the PDIs offered are on topics that you feel you could use in your classroom/school/program, I would definitely recommend going.  I went to one last year and it was awesome.

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    Sarah Serbus
    Theatre Director
    Union R-XI School District
    Washington MO
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  • 5.  RE: EdTA National Conference

    Posted 05-12-2017 10:59
    I 100% agree with everyone else. Conference is a great way to get new ideas and methodologies to use in your classroom. It's also one of the only times in the year where (for me at least) I get the chance to talk with people in our profession; especially those outside of my home state. It's also a great way to recharge. I go every year and, even though it puts something of a dent into my finances, it's more than worth it. I always come back ready to throw myself full force into the rest of the school year (and since we start in July I'm already approaching midterms when I go)

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    Shira Schwartz
    Chandler Unified School District
    Chandler AZ
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  • 6.  RE: EdTA National Conference

    Posted 05-12-2017 15:11
    Hi Sarah,

    So happy to see that you are thinking about attending EdTA's National Conference this year, and it's wonderful to see all of the positive responses to your post! 

    I wanted to link to the grants page of our website (found here: Grants - EdTA - Educational Theatre Association) where you can find information about our National Conference Grant for Theatre Educators.  If you're interested, I would highly encourage you (and everyone on the thread!) to take a look. 

    Best,

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    Rebecca Wren
    Administrative Support Specialist
    Educational Theatre Association
    Cincinnati OH
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  • 7.  RE: EdTA National Conference

    Posted 05-17-2017 12:00
    Thank you so much everyone! I really appreciate your feedback , information and advice!

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    Sarah Aanderud Wahlen
    Director of Theatre & Film
    Holy Names Academy
    Seattle, WA
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  • 8.  RE: EdTA National Conference

    Posted 05-17-2017 13:39
    Love the conference.  Sorry I had to miss last year's stint in Vegas.  Looking forward to getting back into it next year.

    My conference question is,  does anyone know when the workshop and PDI schedule will be posted (site says soon)?  Trying to get my paperwork in order for next year (requesting partial reimbursement from district), and I know the earlybird deadline is approaching fast.

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    Ryan Moore
    Theatre Teacher and Forensics Coach
    Royal Oak MI
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  • 9.  RE: EdTA National Conference

    Posted 05-18-2017 15:26
    Hello Ryan,

    We are thrilled that you plan on attending the 2017 EdTA National Conference.  I have attached a link to the Professional Development Intensives (PDI) for your to peruse.
    Professional Development Intensives - 2017 EdTA National Conference
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    We will be offering close to 60 workshops and masterclasses this year and titles/descriptions will be posted very soon.

    Thank you!

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    Jim Curtis
    Educational Programs Manager
    Educational Theatre Association
    Cincinnati OH
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