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Keep it Simple. Don't assume your audience members know more than they do.The legislative process RepresentativesWho they areHow to contact themCritical issuesCEC's Position on the issues. Cover the Basics. Share the nuts and bolts of grassroots advocacy.Acquaint your membership with the CEC
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1. How to Conduct a Training Workshop for Your Unit Lisa Cavin
Professional Relations Chair
CAN Coordinator
Texas CEC
2. Keep it Simple Dont assume your audience members know more than they do.
The legislative process
Representatives
Who they are
How to contact them
Critical issues
CECs Position on the issues
3. Cover the Basics Share the nuts and bolts of grassroots advocacy.
Acquaint your membership with the CEC Legislative Action Center Website.
Review policy issues and CECs position.
4. Use Your CEC Resources PowerPoint Presentations
Advocacy
Policy Issues
Funding Issues
Edit to fit your audience/needs
CEC Staff Resources
Advice
Materials
Website - demonstration
5. Effective Advocacy Etiquette and decorum
Be concise, communicative, knowledgeable.
Phone calls
Visits
Letters
Who to contact
Know your representatives.
Know committee membership.
6. Enthusiasm is Contagious Smile.
Be energetic about your topic.
Make your presentation user-friendly.
Make it practical.
Give your audience something tangible to take with them.
7. Maintain Your Focus Children
Families
Teachers
Schools
8. Thanks for your time and attention!
Lisa Cavin
Lcavin@sbcglobal.net