Advocacy Workshop and Resources 2014

Advocacy Workshop and Resources 2014

Iowa ASCD Legislative Agenda - 2014:  This document provides the focus for the advocacy work addressed by Iowa ASCD at both the state and national levels.  It is also being shared at meetings with our legislators.  A copy has been sent to each member with an opportunity to contact their legislators.

Advocacy and Influence:

• 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.
• Educator Advocates:  Sign up today for Educator Advocates today!  Get informed about the education policy and politics that affect your day-to-day work.
• Find Your Legislator The Iowa Legislator provides contact information about each Iowa legislator.
• Research Legislation  ASCD provides tool to easily research bills at the national level.
• Rubric for Advocacy:  This rubric allows you to identify your skills and knowledge as well as practices in advocacy.
• Set-Up of Meeting with Legislator - by Phone or Email - Sample transcripts.
• Thank You - Staffer
• Thank You - Senator
• Thank You - Representative
• Well Rounded Education ASCD and 20 major education organizations, which represent a wide array of subject areas, developed consensus recommendations for how the federal government can better support core subjects beyond reading and math.