Advocacy at Your Fingertips: A Review of the New AACTE Advocacy Center

Review of the Advocacy Center aacte.org/advocacy-center

Federal Advocacy

State Advocacy

Signing Up for the Action Alerts

What is an “action alert?” You likely already receive some type of an action alert from causes that you may personally support. A way for you to quickly engage with elected officials (federal, state) on issues important to you. These alerts are timely and sent as opportunities to engage arise.

Sample from American Cancer Society

Who should sign-up to receive them? Any of your colleagues who might be interested in serving as an advocate for teacher preparation. This includes any of your fellow faculty members. Your K12 partners (principals, union-affiliates, etc.) Your teacher candidates – they are a powerful voice in speaking on behalf of the profession – and your program! Anyone else you can identify as an ally and someone who would be interested in taking action.

Go to: aacte.org/advocacy-center Click here to get started.

Step 1: Login to Your AACTE Account

Don’t have an AACTE account?

Step 2: Review Your Information Carefully review all your information to ensure that it is accurate. Review the notices to ensure you are compliant with all of your institution’s policies.

Once you have reviewed your information to ensure accuracy and compliance with your institution’s policies, click “Submit”

You should receive a confirmation page like this before being redirected to the Advocacy Center website.

What Next? Share the sign-up information with colleagues and students who you believe should receive the alerts. Familiarize yourself with the new resources. Stay informed on policy developments through AACTE’s blog (EdPrepMatters.net) Sign-up for the federal update webinars (members only). Bookmark the advocacy center in your browser to check back in for updates and new resources.

Questions? We’re happy to assist you! Aaron Goldstein, Manager of State Policy & Relations, agoldstein@aacte.org Zach VanHouten, Manager of Programs & Advocacy, zvanhouten@aacte.org

Thank you!