Communicating with Elected Officials

Communicating with elected officials is an important way to make your PTA's voice heard. PTA wants decisionmakers to view our members as a useful and knowledgeable resource when it comes to matters concerning the well-being of children.

Build relationships with elected officials by:

Sending letters and email

Connecting on phone call

In-person meetings in a legislators' office

Hosting school visits

No matter which of these strategies are a part of your advocacy plan, National PTA offers resources to help:

Corresponding with Members of Congress - includes tips and sample scripts for you to use

Conducting Meetings with a Decisionmaker - includes tips for before, during and after your visit

Hosting a Site Visit for a Decisionmaker - includes pointers for planning, scheduling, alerting the media, hosting and keeping National PTA informed

Communicating with Elected Officials

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Communicating with Elected Officials

Build relationships with elected officials by: