Effective Advocacy

The foundation of successful advocacy is knowledge of the legislative process. Advocates need to focus their energy on the people making the important decisions when they are being made. School board members serve important roles in both ensuring passage of bills that are favorable to public schools and in defeating bills that work to the detriment of the public school system.

School Board Member's Role in How a Bill Become a Law

Communicating with Legislators

Working with the Media

Building Grassroots Support and Citizen Involvement

Make Advocacy a Habit

How the WASB Can Help