3. ADVOCACY
We need to have ongoing discussions
with policy makers. We have been
“counter-punching” and responding
after issues when we should be looking
at the issues and telling our legislature
that we know “how to change that.”
5. ADVOCACY: How
You need to think concretely about
what you need as an educator.
Then, show the policy makers
what is NEEDED.
6. ADVOCACY: How
Show the policy makers how to
make things work or work
BETTER.
Be CLEAR about what will work.
7. ADVOCACY: Who
Argue to the middle…because you
can’t argue with the nuts…those
watching will think you are nuts,
too!
“You can’t fix crazy” (Steven
Layne).
8. ADVOCACY: success
Multiple voices together are more
likely to be heard.
Thoughtful and personalized
messages have more influence.
Choose ONE issue and stick to it.
9. ADVOCACY: Next Steps
Read position papers.
Gather data.
Learn what the opposition thinks.
Share your own experiences.
10. ADVOCACY: Contact
IRA’s Advocacy Manual
Legislative Hot Topics
Join IRA Legislative Action Team
Rlong@reading.org
Twitter: @rlongliteracy
11. Governance
Governance matters because it
provides a framework for
operation, accountability,
develops leadership, and
promotes organizational
sustainability.
12. Governance
The purpose of the board is to
implement the mission while
ensuring the proper resources of
people and money to ultimately
achieve it.
24. Leadership
What do you want
people to remember
About you?
What do you
Want your
Council to
Be known for?
Who do we
need on
our team to
accomplish
this?