Summit Resources

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 9, 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.

2019 Special Education Legislative Summit Information

• 2019 Speaker Biographies – Coming soon!
• 2019 State Team Leader List – Coming soon!
• 2019 Tweeting Congress – U.S. House of Representatives – Coming soon!
• 2019 Tweeting Congress – U.S. Senate – Coming soon!

Setting Up Congressional Meetings

• Requesting a Congressional Meeting

Issue Briefs – Coming soon!

Legislative Recommendations

• 2019 Legislative Recommendations – Coming soon!

Power Point Presentations – Coming soon!

Tips for Successful Congressional Meetings

• Conducting an Effective Congressional Meeting
• Creating a Data Driven Story – Coming soon!
• Sample Data Form
• Let’s Practice
• State Team Capitol Hill Planning

Getting Around Capitol Hill

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

Social Events

• The Capitol Steps
  • Directions to Reagan Building

*Please reserve tickets by June 21st.

• The Washington by Water Monuments Cruise
  • Monuments cruise tickets
  • Directions-Alexandria Dock

*Please reserve tickets by June 21st.

Following Up 

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

Social Media and Photos

• Sample Tweets to Use During the Special Education Legislative Summit – Coming soon!
• Share your SELS 2019 Experience with us. Upload your photos on the SELS 2019 Shutterfly website. To upload photos, please request to become a member of the group site.
• Spread the word! Personalize a 2019 Special Education Legislative Summit press release template – Coming soon!

Mobile App

• Learn how to download 2019 Special Education Legislative Summit Mobile App – Coming soon!

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