What better way is there to stand up for the children and youth you serve than to be a part of the biggest special education and early intervention advocacy event on Capitol Hill?

On Tuesday, July 11, we’ll show decision makers in Washington how investing in special education and early intervention pays off in successful students who are college- and career-ready and who can make important contributions to their communities.

The resources described below will give you everything you need to get ready to go to Capitol Hill–from scheduling meetings, getting around the Hill, making the most of your time, and following up with your legislators.

2017 Special Educations Legislative Summit Information

• 2017 Summit Speakers Bios
• Special Education Legislative Summit State Team Leader List
• 2017 Tweeting Congress – U.S. House of Representatives
• 2017 Tweeting Congress – U.S._Senate
• Sample Tweets to Use During the Special Education Legislative Summit
• Special Education and Early Intervention Policy for the Future – State Teams Brainstorming
• IDEA Part B slide – chart

Setting Up Congressional Meetings

• Requesting a Congressional Meeting

Issue Briefs

• IDEA Informational Brief
• Education Appropriations Issue Brief
  • FY 2018 Appropriations Chart
  • 2017 Special Education Research Grant Map
• Keep Public Funds in Public Education
• Medicaid in Schools and Early Intervention Programs

Legislative Recommendations

• 2017 Legislative Recommendations

Power Point Presentations

• Sunday
  • Give ‘Em Hell, Harry (Harriet!) Storming the Hill for Special Education – Myrna Mandlawitz (CASE)
  • #SELS2017 – An Overview – Erin Maguire (CASE)
  • Introduce Legislative Talking Points – Deb Ziegler (CEC) & Erin Maguire (CASE)
  • Regulatory Reform – Deb Ziegler (CEC)
  • Strategies and Logistics for Capitol Hill Visits – Deb Ziegler (CEC) & Erin Maguire (CASE)
• Monday
  • Health Care Reform: Medicaid for Schools and Early Intervention
    • Federal Perspective – Sasha Pudelski (AASA) & Schools Perspective– John Hill (NAME)
    • Early Intervention – Sharon Walsh (DEC)
  • Federal Budget and Appropriations- Political Climate and Realities
    • Sarah Abernathy (Committee for Education Funding)
    • Mike Gentile (Senate, Labor-H-ED Appropriations Subcommittee) (invited)
  • Special and Gifted Federal Appropriations
    • IDEA B – Myrna Mandlawitz (CASE)
    • IDEA 619 & C – Sharon Walsh (DEC)
    • IDEA D – Jane West (TED)
    • NCSER – Deb Ziegler (CEC)
    • Javits – Bill Knudsen (NAGC)
  • Keep Public Funds in Public Education
    • Federal Perspective – Big Picture – Maggie Garrett (Americans United for Separation of
    Church and State)
    • Special Education National and State Perspective – Deb Ziegler (CEC) & Erin Maguire (CASE)
  • Review of Legislative Talking Points, Q&A – Deb Ziegler (CEC) & Erin Maguire (CASE)
  • IDEA Reauthorization Update – Deb Ziegler (CEC) & Erin Maguire (CASE)
• Wednesday
  • Effective Advocacy Through Social Media – Tweets and Facebook– Katie Grady (CEC) & Annie Baldauf (CEC)

Tips for Successful Congressional Meetings

• Conducting an Effective Congressional Meeting
• Story Telling Template
• District Data Sheet

Getting Around Capitol Hill

• Washington, D.C. Metro (map)
• Capitol Hill (map)
• Accessibility on Capitol Hill (document)
• U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Apps

Social Events

• The Capitol Steps
• Washington by Water Monuments Cruise
  *Please reserve tickets by June 30 by calling Member Services at 1-888-232-7733.

Following Up 

• Three Ways to Follow Up a Congressional Meeting
• Draft Thank You Letter
• Capitol Hill Debriefing Form

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More documents and links may be posted as the Summit date approaches!