Legislative Update—January 30, 2012 - State of the Union Focuses on Skills, Education Issues - Congress Focuses on February - Election Watch 2012: South Carolina Holds Presidential Primary - Perkins Poll #9: How Can We Ensure Programs Prepare Students Appropriately for Available Jobs - ACTE Participates in National Career Readiness Partners Council - Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog

One of ACTE's most effective advocacy tools is you! Becoming an advocate is one of the most important actions you can take to secure the future of CTE. ACTE has developed a wide variety of tools to assist you in your advocacy activities, keep you informed and promote ongoing support for CTE. The tools here provide step-by-step directions and examples that will help you reach out to policymakers at the local, state and federal levels, as well as your community and the media. From your Members of Congress to your local mayor, these individuals all make decisions that directly or indirectly impact CTE. With your help, we can ensure the strength and future of CTE!

Working With Policymakers 

• 2010 Congressional August Recess Packet   
• Building Relationships With Policymakers   
• Visiting Policymakers   
• Corresponding With Policymakers   
• Hosting Site Visits for Policymakers   
• Testifying Before Policymakers   
• Sign up for the Washington Contacts Network   
• Join a Policy Task Force   

Saving CTE is as simple as receiving a text! Sign up to receive text alerts when urgent action on CTE issues is needed by clicking here or texting CTEALERT to 88202. You will only be contacted when it is vital that you act.

Working With the Media 

• Targeting the Media   
• Appropriations Media Campaign   
• Ambassadors Network   

Building Community Support 

Advocacy Resources  

• Fact Sheets   
• Participant Media "Pressure Cooker" Activities   
• Advocacy Models   
• External Links   
• Congressional and Media Directory Info   
• Advocacy Tips (from the CTE Policy Watch Blog)   
• Using Social Media for Advocacy