NCTE Literacy Education Advocacy Day
April 28, 2011
Morning of preparation -- Capitol Visitor Center, Room SVC 202-203
8:45-11:45 a.m.
Participants will
- hear about current developments in ESEA reauthorization
- think together about NCTE’s Education Policy Platform
- rehearse what they plan to say during afternoon visits with legislative staff members
Speakers include
- Steven Means, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education
- Sarah Bolton, Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Senator Patty Murray
- An experienced NCTE member on what makes an effective Hill visit
Afternoon of visits -- Senate and House office buildings
12:00-4:30 p.m.
Participants will choose timing and place for lunch.
Participants will visit their Senators and Representatives with whom they have made appointments.
Debriefing and celebration of the day -- Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-340
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Participants will write visit reports, share accounts of the day, and enjoy light food and refreshments.