Workshop Resources

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The resources on this page are meant to support your advocacy work.

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Sample Agendas
Tools for Advocacy

This is an agenda used in the past to develop the skills of those interested going "on the hill." A new agenda will be here in the late fall of 2022.

Iowa ASCD Agenda

Advocacy Workshop and Resources for 2017

IOWA ASCD AGENDA:
Impacting Learning "On the Hill"

FEBRUARY 8, 2017 8:00 - 4:00
with Continental Breakfast and Networking at 7:30
Morning at the Downtown Marriott and Afternoon "On the Hill"

7:30-8:00	Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:00-8:15	Dr. Ryan Wise - Iowa Director of Education
9:00-10:30	Margaret Buckton - Lobbyist - Iowa School Finance Information Services Education Financial Issues in Iowa Slides 1 - 25 Slides 26 - 50 Slides 51 - 62 Slides 63 - 75 Slides 76 - 100 Slides 101 - 114
10:30-10:45	Break
10:45-11:15	Dr. Elaine Bright-Smith - Making Meetings Meaningful - Creating Our Message Dr. Randal Peters and Allen Eckelman - Leadership in Legislative Advocacy 2017 (LILA) Iowa ASCD Legislative Committee - Legislative Agenda 2017 Preparation and Process
11:15-12:30	Dr. Susan Pecinovsky - Making Meetings Meaningful - Personalizing Our Message
12:30-1:00	Preparation for “on the Hill” (Working lunch) Finalizing Your Ask
1:00-1:20	Trip to Capitol
1:20-3:00	Education Committees - Room 304 - Capitol Building House Education Committees - 1:20-2:05 Senate Education Committee - 2:10-2:55
3:00-4:00	Participants Meet with Their Iowa Legislators
3:45-4:00	Meet on First Floor (Table Area) and Debrief Our Visit
4:00-	Shuttle back to Marriott Hotel

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Tools For Advocacy

Tools for Advocacy

ASCD Government Relations - Advocacy and Influence
ASCD Capitol Connections: Capitol Connection provides the inside scoop on federal policy and helps educators contact lawmakers about issues that matter.
- Archive of Capitol Connections
ASCD Educator Advocates: Sign up today for Educator Advocates from ASCD! Stay informed about the education policy and politics that affect your day-to-day work.
ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)
ASCD Legislative Agenda:
- ASCD Legislative Agenda (2017): This agenda summarizes the priorities of ASCD in 2017.
- ASCD Legislative Agenda (2016): This agenda summarizes the priorities of ASCD in 2016.
  - ASCD "One Pagers"on Whole Child Accountability, Educator Leadership and Support, and Conditions for Learning.
  - ASCD Federal Education Policy Background 2016 - Issue & Politics
ASCD Position Statements: ASCD shares their current positions regarding education and learning.
Contact Your Legislator in DC and Iowa: This site provides contact information with senators and representatives at both the state and national level.
- Find Your Iowa Legislator: This site provides information about your legislator as well as how to contact.
- Sample Letter and Phone Transcript to Use When Contacting Your Legislator
- Susan Pecinovsky's podcast on how to contact your legislator.
Iowa ASCD Legislative Agendas
Iowa ASCD Message Development Sheet: This sheet allows you to use the legislative agenda to develop your own message for the legislator(s). The Final Message Sheet allows you to transfer your initial thinking to your final version.
- Ensuring Equity
- Promoting Excellence
- Supporting Educators
Iowa ASCD Rubric for Advocacy: This rubric allows you to identify your level of skill and knowledge as well as practices in advocacy.
Iowa ASCD Summary of Our Kids - The American Dream in Crisis by Robert D. Putnam
Iowa ASCD Summary for Advocating for Early Childhood
Iowa Legislature:
- Bill Tracking Tools
- Live Chamber - Audio and Video: Streaming audio and video of Senate and House proceedings is available whenever the chambers are in session
- Education Committees
  - Senate
  - House
- Find Your Legislator(s)
- Legislative Processes
- Rule Making Guide