NAGC Initiative #3 - Promote Advocacy Within and Outside NAGC

#3 - Promote Advocacy Within and Outside NAGC
NAGC needs to take a more active role in training its leaders and members to be advocates for gifted education. We will begin this effort by dedicating part of the September board of directors’ meeting to advocacy training. The first session will cover how to talk effectively with reporters. We will also develop a plan to train divisions and affiliate officers. Over the next two years, we hope to develop and distribute local, state, and national advocacy material. This may include developing position papers ready for release, collecting and posting positive news stories about local and state advocacy successes, and preparing members for their state legislative sessions.