Advocacy Day 2016

February 10th

WHAT IS ADVOCACY?

WHAT IS ADVOCACY DAY?

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Advocacy is the act of educating in favor of something, such as your child, a cause, an idea, a policy, or a law.

WHAT IS ADVOCACY?

There are different levels of parent advocacy1. Participation: being present and engaging

in partnerships and relationships,2. Using your voice: start to communicate

your needs, desires, and dreams,3. Formal advocacy: Use the first two levels

of advocacy and take action, usually using an official or formal process.

PARENT ADVOCACY

Outside of your child and family there are larger issues that impact your program, community and state. These are Policy and Legislative issues.

Advocating at this level means educating decision makers and law makers in order to impact outcomes for issues you care about.

USING YOUR VOICE

WHAT IS ADVOCACY DAY?

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Our Center and PSESD Early Learning participates every year and is a major partner with the Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP who hosts this opportunity.

Early Learning parents and staff from all over the state attend!

WASHINGTON STATE EARLY LEARNING

ADVOCACY DAY

Bus picks ups in:South CenterFederal WayLakewood

Charter Buses are not safe for childrenIf you are bringing

children, you will need to drive yourself

BUS TO RED LION HOTEL IN OLYMPIA

Dress for the Weather

WEAR RED!

COULD BE A SUNNY OR A RAINY DAY…

ARRIVE AT THE RED LION HOTEL

Parent Leaders and Staff from PSESD Early Learning and centers like yours will be available to answer questions

Look for people wearing this button!

PSESD STAFF

Group training with other ECEAP, Head Start and Early Head parents and staff from programs across the state

ADVOCACY TRAINING

You’ll sit at a table with other parents that live near you – in the same legislative district

DISTRICT TABLES

There will be an area where you can make signs to hold during the afternoon rally

MAKING SIGNS FOR RALLY

There are reporters and news cameras to capture the action!

Be sure to watch the news that night

SOMETIMES…

Boxed lunches are provided

During lunch, you’ll sit with your district to plan your time at the Capitol Campus

LUNCH, MAKING A PLAN

If you rode a bus to Olympia, you’ll get back on the same bus to head to the Capitol

If you drove yourself or carpooled to Olympia, you’ll do the same to the Capitol

OFF TO THE CAPITOL

ARRIVE AT THE CAPITOL

Look for signs with district numbers on them

The group should be the same people that were at your table during training

FIND YOUR DISTRICT GROUP

DISTRICT TEAMS

A fellow parent and/or staff member will lead your group

You’ll meet with 3 legislators or their aides to help them understand the importance of early learning

MEETING WITH LEGISLATORS

MEETING WITH LEGISLATORS

MEETING WITH LEGISLATORS

Everyone will gather on the Capitol steps at the end of the day

RALLY ON THECAPITOL STEPS!

RALLY ON THECAPITOL STEPS!

RALLY ON THECAPITOL STEPS!

Parents and legislators will speak, maybe the Governor!

RALLY ON THECAPITOL STEPS!

RALLY ON THECAPITOL STEPS!

RALLY ON THECAPITOL STEPS!

If you rode a bus, you’ll get back on the same one to go back to where it picked you up

If you drove or carpooled, you’ll go back to your car to drive home

TIME TO HEAD HOME!

Interpreters will be available if you indicate the language needed on your registration

A participation subsidy is available to all parents You’ll fill out a form on the bus

A mileage subsidy is available to parents who drive themselves There will be a packet on your district table

when you arrive at the Red Lion with a form to fill out

Don’t forget to WEAR RED!

DETAILS

Visithttp://earlylearningwa.org/

index.php/for-families/advocacyfor more information!

WEBSITE

Ask your Family Support staff member at your center

– orCall or email:

Lori Pittmanlpittman@psesd.org 425-917-7759 or 253-778-7759

QUESTIONS?