Become an Advocacy Ambassador
Support ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ's legislative work to enhance local school board excellence and district success.
The ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ Advocacy Ambassador Program is a grassroots program designed to build relationships between school board members and state and federal legislators. Advocacy Ambassadors help ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ meet its advocacy goals by sharing personal stories and expertise on policies related to education. No experience is necessary to become an Advocacy Ambassador – all you need is your voice, your passion, and commitment to making a difference!
Learn more about the Advocacy Ambassador program in this flyer.
An Advocacy Ambassador is:​
- An active ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ school board member
- Knowledgeable about and supportive of the ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ legislative agenda​
- Willing to develop and maintain relationships with local legislators, members of Congress, and regional State Board of Education member​
- Willing and prepared to submit testimony
- Available to call lawmakers during “crunch” times​
- Committed to visible participation and advocacy for ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ positions
Advocacy Ambassadors may be asked to:
- Send a letter or email introduction to assigned elected officials
- Request to be included in district mailings and e-newsletters of elected officials
- Track and attend town halls and other community events and report back to ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ
- Share your story and/or provide public testimony on legislation you feel passionate about
- Attend (in-person or virtual) legislative meetings in Springfield, in your local community, and on occasion, in Washington D.C. (talking points provided by ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ)
- Record and report back to the ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ Governmental Relations team on district events and/or meetings in a timely manner
- Recruit other Ambassadors to participate in ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ advocacy efforts
If you are interested in becoming an ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ Advocacy Ambassador, simply fill out the online interest form below. Contact the ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ Government Relations team​ with questions.
