In a few weeks, districts across the country will welcome staff (and students) back into the classroom. And when it comes to the new academic year, teacher turnover rates remain a top priority.
Here's how Digital Theatre+ can help support new staff (and reduce turnover rates) in your district...
Make Multimodal Resources Available to all Staff
The importance of adequate resource provision has long been recognized as a key factor in teacher retention. But we also understand that budget cuts at both the state and national levels can leave little room for new materials.
That’s why we aim to tick as many boxes as possible for both you and your staff. When it comes to cross-application (and cost-effectiveness), here’s how a DT+ subscription meets your needs:
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Everything your teachers need: Unlock thousands of Grade 6–12 multimodal resources, including lesson plans, workshops, study guides, e-learning videos, and full-length theatrical productions.
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Usable across the entire curriculum: Teach Theatre, ELA, History, and more Fine Arts subjects – with further application for Social Studies and 21st century skill development for all subjects and students.
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Includes certified professional development: Upskill new teachers at any point during your subscription with on-demand training (and reduce the strain on existing members of staff).
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Flexible to your district requirements: Discuss funding options, including voucher programs, federal funding eligibility, multi-school discounts, and more ways that we can help make DT+ work for you.
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Analyze engagement with usage reporting: Prove the value of your DT+ subscription with bespoke reporting in a single summarized format – best suited to districts, trusts, or school groups.
Align District Objectives with Teacher-Specific Goals
The impact of DT+ resources also extends to teacher satisfaction. As with any job, setting clear goals and expectations can lead to enhanced performance, especially during the early transition period.
In 2025/26, we know that your focus will remain on student engagement and retention rates. And by providing your staff with resources that reduce their administrative workload, you're allowing them to spend their time more meaningfully.
For example, if teachers no longer have to spend their entire planning period on a lesson plan, they can instead use this time to consider the individual needs of their class: How can they engage and connect with their reluctant readers? How can they stretch their high performers to maintain motivation?
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What do theatre teachers think of DT+? Here's what Nikki Andrews (Middle School teacher) had to say...
Prioritize Retention with Ongoing Development
Earlier this year, we launched the DT+ Training Academy, a new on-demand training experience where teachers can unlock the full potential of their subscription and meet their unique teaching needs (all while earning automatic PD certificates).
This on-demand training also supports existing members of staff, who are typically required to spend their precious free time upskilling new colleagues. By committing to a platform that prioritizes staff wellbeing, you are leading by example and demonstrating to your staff that you have their needs in mind, and want them to feel seen.
What do district co-ordinators think about DT+?
Here's what Texas Fine Arts Coordinator, Missey Head, had to say:
"Our teachers and students feel blessed to have these resources. We are receiving rave reviews from students regarding the quality and value of these productions. The content provides multiple opportunities for students to develop their skills in critical, logical, reflective, metacognitive, and creative thinking, and the visual references play a critical role in developing their theatre skills.
Digital Theatre+ truly provides real-life examples of what is possible and how to achieve the unimaginable. I know there are deserving students and teachers who will benefit from this resource, and who need this resource to complete and augment their theatre education.
I feel compelled to shout from the rooftops to all who will listen: Digital Theatre+ is a must... a necessity."
What Do Teachers in Your District Think?
Each year, we share free resources with thousands of teachers – does that include your district?
Get in touch to see how your staff are already benefiting from DT+, and how you can support their needs ahead of the new academic year.
