More Options Communicating Developing TASB's Positions Effective News Media Relations Importance of School Board Member Advocates Making the Most of Your Advocacy Effort Targeting Advocacy Efforts Use TASB Tools What is SBAN?

Issues and Advocacy

School Board Advocacy Network Handbook

• What is the School Board Advocacy Network?
• Why is it important for school board members to become advocates?
• Making the most of your advocacy effort
• Use TASB tools
• Communicating with policymakers
  • Advocacy strategy
  • Personal visits
  • Testifying
  • Writing to legislators
  • Other methods
  • Practical communications tips
• Targeting advocacy efforts: the SBOE
• Effective news media relations
• TASB’s positions
• The Advocacy School Board Game