One of the best ways to get drama education in your classroom is to ask for it! Use these tips as conversation starters:

Know the Facts: Be aware of facts related to drama education. Your area board of education or arts council may have resources to help you locate local statistics.

Power in Numbers: Gather a group of colleagues and parents to present a unified voice about the benefits drama education can bring to your learning community.

Bring a Guest: Invite a local teaching artist or theater professional to speak about (or act out!) how to connect your school to the drama community.

Come with Solutions: Present potential opportunities for public/private partnerships to support a drama program or offset production costs for a school production. Find Drama Training Opportunities: Reach out to theaters and universities in your area to find drama education training seminars or courses, many of which may apply toward certification or continuing education. Identify Case Studies: Look around to other schools to see how they may have included drama in the classroom, as well as any grant opportunities available to support drama. Be sure to highlight the results.