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State Advocacy Team Toolkit

State Team Call: September 17, 2014


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State Team Call: April 30, 2014


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State Team Call: March 10, 2014


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Partner Organizations

Advocacy Tips

These tips are published in the Legislative Look section of The Language Educator:

Advocacy Resources at Your Fingertips

Advocacy and Future Language Teachers

Are You Involved With Professional Organizations Beyond World Languages?

Bring the Message to Organizations Beyond the Language Profession

Building Coalitions

Create a Pool of Language Professionals Willing to Testify

Cultivating Connections and Networking with Local, State and National Decision-Makers

Educate the Local Board of Education and Other Local Stakeholders

Educate Other Decision-Makers in Your Community About the Benefits of Language Learning

Engage Local Press to Publicize Your Advocacy Efforts

Get Local School and Community “Buy-In” to Start or Expand a Program

Get on the Agendas of State Decision-Makers

Invite Members of Congress to Your School

Invite State Legislators and U.S. Congressmen to Visit Your Program

Learn if Your Legislator Serves on a Committee

Meet Candidates When They Are Running for Office

Participate in a Town Hall Meeting or Other Campaign Event

State Legislative Sessions Convene in January—Now What Do I Do?

Take Advantage of "Fridays at Home"

Use Key Online Sources to Stay Informed and In Touch with Legislators

Volunteer to Testify for or Against Bills that Affect Language Education