Advocacy Basics

You’re already an expert in what you do, and sharing your expertise can make a difference in legislation.

How can educators become public policy advocates? Just think: you educate and motivate students every day. That’s what advocacy is: educating and motivating lawmakers.

Get involved in advocating for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with exceptionalities, and the professionals who support them:

Check out our Educate. Motivate. Advocate videos, where CEC’s Senior Policy & Advocacy Advisor will get you started on the basics of advocacy.
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Contact your elected officials through the Legislative Action Center.
Discover what you can do at the Special Education Legislative Summit in July.

You educate. You motivate. Now, you can advocate.