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www.nhsa.org. Presentation Overview. Welcome/Introductions Leadership Institute overview NHSA-Moving Forward Advocacy vs. Lobbying Head Start in the 112 th Congress– Where Do We Stand? Upcoming Legislation What to expect? Messaging Talking Points/Leave Behinds Practice!!!.

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  1. www.nhsa.org

  2. Presentation Overview • Welcome/Introductions • Leadership Institute overview • NHSA-Moving Forward • Advocacy vs. Lobbying • Head Start in the 112th Congress– Where Do We Stand? • Upcoming Legislation • What to expect? • Messaging • Talking Points/Leave Behinds • Practice!!!

  3. Leadership Institute 101 • Resetting Our Agenda: New Directions and Promising Opportunities • Structure of Presentations • Key Events: • Sen. Casey • OHS Director Sanchez Fuentes • State of the Union Watch Party • Head Start: Results for Life! Breakfast on the Hill • Day on the Hill • PNC Focus Group Breakfast

  4. Our mission is to coalesce, inspire and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education. • We are compelled to fulfill this mission by the promise of all the possible outcomes: • one powerful, united Head Start voice; • a collegial, collaborative Head Start field, one that is a valuable and valued partner and resource to early childhood development and education; • nonpartisan support of increased Federal commitment to Head Start; and, ultimately • healthier, empowered children and families and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSA Strategic Plan 2011-2012

  5. Our vision is … • To lead. To be the untiring voice that will not be quiet until every vulnerable child is served with the Head Start model of support for the whole child, the family and the community. • To advocate. To work diligently for policy and institutional changes that ensure all vulnerable children and families are served with the Head Start model NHSA - Creating Possibilities for Head Start

  6. Head Start in 112th Congress • New challenges (and some old ones too) • New opportunities • Many Uncertainties

  7. Advocacy vs. Lobbying • Advocacy – Educate • Your Right and Responsibility • Lobbying – Direct Legislation • Be careful – Hatch Act

  8. Elections 2010 • Nearly ¼ of House Members are new • Republican control of House and shrunk majority in the Senate • New Leadership in House and changing scope of committees in the Senate • Overall House Leadership • Appropriations Committee • Education and Labor Committee • Budget Committee • Loss of Key Champions in both Senate and House

  9. New Congressional Leadership • Speaker of the House: John Boehner (R-OH) • Majority Leader: Eric Cantor (R-VA) • Majority Whip: Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) • Minority Leader: Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) • Minority Whip: Steny Hoyer (D-MD) • Assistant Minority Leader (New Position): James Clyburn (D-SC) • Senate Leadership is as follows: • Majority Leader: Harry Reid (D-NV) • Majority Whip: Dick Durbin (D-IL) • Minority Leader: Mitch McConnell (R-KY) • Minority Whip: Jon Kyl (R-AZ)

  10. HOUSE • Ed and Labor • John Kline (R-MN) • George Miller (D-CA) • Appropriations • Hal Rogers (R-KY) • Norm Dicks (D-WA) • Budget • Paul Ryan (R-WI) • Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) 112th Congress Committee Chairs SENATE • HELP • Tom Harkin (D-IA) • Mike Enzi (R-WY) • Appropriations • Daniel Inouye (D-HI) • Thad Cochran (R-MS) • Budget • Kent Conrad (D-ND) • Jeff Sessions (R-AL)

  11. Key Items to Note: Congress • Appropriations Committee • New Members in House • New Members in Senate • Key Champions Still There • Terms of debate still being dictated… • Tragedy of Arizona has led to a more bipartisan tone

  12. The Unfortunate Reality • Funding Climate following election tough and getting tougher • Possible Recessions bill • FY 2008 levels vs. FY2006 levels • FY 2012???? • Trim Head Start by $2 billion and convert it into vouchers*

  13. Current or Upcoming Legislation • Appropriations 2011 • In a CR currently until March 4, 2011 • This sets tone for FY 2012 and the future • Most important piece of legislation in the short-term • Budget Commission • Failed to pass, but outlines significant changes • ESEA/No Child Left Behind • Priority for Administration and Congressional Leadership • Opportunities for Head Start/ECE in general

  14. Current or Upcoming Legislation • Child Care and Development Block Grant • Potential Reauthorization in the next Congress • Early Learning Challenge Fund • Early Childhood Education Facilities Funding • FY2012 Appropriations • Head Start • Up for Reauthorization in 2012 • Will it happen? • Question of Congressional Gridlock

  15. What to Expect for Your Visits?

  16. Messaging!

  17. Final Thoughts • Questions?

  18. Thank you!

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