EdTA Events Code of Conduct
EdTA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all. All attendees, including but not limited to students, adult leaders, presenters, exhibitors, staff, service providers, volunteers, and all others, are expected to abide by EdTA’s Code of Conduct. This policy applies to all EdTA events, including those sponsored by organizations other than EdTA but held in conjunction with EdTA events, on public or private platforms, in-person or online.
EdTA has zero-tolerance for any form of discrimination or harassment. If you experience harassment or hear of any incidents of unacceptable behavior,
submit an incident report so that EdTA can take the appropriate action.
- Act well your part.
EdTA events engage attendees with a wide range of beliefs and ideas about the subjects they are discussing. We encourage an open dialogue but require that all remain courteous and respectful.
- There are no small parts.
Everyone is essential during an event. Engage, participate, and encourage others to do the same.
- Know your audience.
This is an event that connects students, educators, and people passionate about the arts. Just as you would in any educational environment, refrain from sharing inappropriate content.
- YES and…
This event is meant to be a positive experience for anyone who chooses to participate. Think before you speak. Ask yourself: Is it necessary? Is it kind? Is it true?
- We take reports seriously.
If you see any unacceptable behavior*, please submit an incident report.
- All the world’s a stage.
Whether an event is online or in-person, you always have an audience. Respect the privacy of others. The Educational Theatre Association is not responsible for any consequences you experience resulting from anything you have posted online during an event. Please refrain from using any information that would lead to exposing your personal identify (e.g., last name, email address, or other personal information).
- Respect copyright laws.
If it’s not yours, get permission before you share, or cite the necessary sources.
* Unacceptable behavior is defined as:
- Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form.
- Verbal abuse of any attendee, adult leader, presenter, exhibitor, staff, service provider, volunteer, or other event guest.
- Examples of verbal abuse include but are not limited to: verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, and/or national origin; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces or in presentations; or threatening or stalking any attendee, adult leader, presenter, exhibitor, staff, service provider, volunteer, or other event guest.
- Disruption of presentations during sessions, in the exhibit hall, or at other activities organized by EdTA throughout the event. All participants must comply with the instructions of any EdTA staff, adult leader, or event volunteer.
- Presentations, postings, and messages should not contain promotional materials, special offers, job offers, product announcements, or solicitation for services. EdTA reserves the right to remove such messages and potentially ban sources of those solicitations.
EdTA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the activity, event, or meeting without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior, and EdTA reserves the right to prohibit attendance at any future online or in-person activity, event, or meeting.