General Advocacy Resources
These resources are designed to be an adaptable resource for your advocacy efforts around any policy priority not specifically addressed elsewhere.
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Tips for Building an Effective Advocacy Team
Developing an advocacy team with the intentional purpose of advancing shared goals can make a big difference, particularly with regard to professional and legislative advocacy and requires effective teamwork and collaboration across various stakeholders. … more
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Tips for Effective Advocacy: School Boards
Effective engagement with members of your local school board can help advance policy and practice changes at the district level. … more
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Frequently Asked Questions Working with a Lobbyist
Basic issues to consider when consulting with a lobbyist. … more
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Tips for Becoming an Effective Advocate: Educating Lawmakers
Key strategies to effectively engage with policy makers to promote and advance your advocacy goals. … more
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Communiqué Article: Congress 101
This Communiqué article provides a basic overview of how a bill becomes a law as an introduction to advocacy for the school psychologist. … more
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Making Congress Work for You
Effective strategies for grassroots advocacy that can be used at the local, state, and federal level. … more
Advocacy Action Center
Make your voice heard. NASP's Advocacy Action Center is a one-stop shop for you to advocate on the policy issues that matter to school psychologists by writing or calling your congressional representatives.
Related Resources
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Research Summaries: Impact of School Psychological Services
Read research summaries on the impact of school psychological services. … more
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Research Summaries from NASP Congressional Briefings
Read handouts from NASP Congressional Briefings. … more
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Research Summaries: Mental Health
Read research summaries and fact sheets on childrens' mental health. … more