Online Advocacy Toolkit

To help child advocates speak up for the health and well-being of all children, National PTA has created an online advocacy toolkit. From writing your legislators to scheduling Capitol Hill visits, these step-by-step directions and examples will help you reach out to policy makers and the media.

Conducting a Hill Visit Tips for scheduling and visiting with members of Congress More	Corresponding with Members of Congress Learn strategies to effectively communicate with members of Congress via letters, e-mails, and phone calls. More
How a Bill Becomes a Law From introduction to committee to being signed into law by the President, learn how a bill becomes a law. More	Working with the Media Op-eds, press releases, and PSAs: learn what ‘s newsworthy and how to effectively get your message out More
Federal Appropriations and Budget Process Learn the process of how Congress funds important education and health programs More	Hosting Site Visits for Members of Congress Provides tips on how to successfully host a site visit for members of Congress at your school. More

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PTA Public Policy Team

The Public Policy Team, located in Washington DC, can be reached at (202) 289-6790. Individual extensions are listed below. Click on the individual staff names for e-mail and biography.

Mishaela Durán, Director of Government Affairs, ext. 201
Elizabeth Rorick, Senior Policy Strategist, ext. 209
Lela Spielberg, Education Policy Analyst, ext. 215
James Vanderhook, Health Policy Analyst, ext. 211
Keri Haars, Advocacy Specialist, ext. 202

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PTA Policy Issue Cards

Download and share this valuable tool highlighting the National PTA's key messages and positions on important issues of the day: education, ESEA-NCLB funding, and child nutrition and wellness.

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