NASSP Principal of the Year Institute
September 7-10, 2014
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The Power of Grassroots Advocacy Make Your Voice Heard in Washington
NASSP Principal of the Year Institute
September 7-10, 2014
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Why Should Principals Advocate? § Policymakers make decisions every day that
affect YOUR school
§ Few policymakers have a background in educa>on
§ Role of the principal has evolved § You are an expert on YOUR school!
NASSP Advocacy Resources § Principal’s Legisla>ve Ac>on Center (PLAC)
§ NASSP Legisla>ve Advocacy webpages
§ Principal’s Policy Blog
§ Federal Grassroots Network & Weekly Advocacy Update
www.nassp.org/PLAC
Principal’s LegislaHve AcHon Center
NASSP Principal of the Year Institute
September 7-10, 2014
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Federal Grassroots Network
• Commit to establishing rela>onships with your federal representa>ves
• Receive NASSP’s Weekly Advocacy Update
• Resources to become a beNer advocate