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Expanding Your Reach: Coalition Building and Networking with Other Organizations. Council for Exceptional Children. Collaboration Ideas . Information Swap Newsletters Websites Local conferences Board conference calls Building Networks Identify liaisons
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Expanding Your Reach: Coalition Building and Networking with Other Organizations Council for Exceptional Children
Collaboration Ideas • Information Swap • Newsletters • Websites • Local conferences • Board conference calls • Building Networks • Identify liaisons • Identify other like-minded organizations
Collaboration Ideas • Develop joint public policy goals/agenda • Outreach to state department of education • Outreach to local school boards, parent groups, etc. • Outreach among organization membership • Outreach to other local organizations • Develop joint public policy resources • Issue briefs • Website resources
One Voice Can Make a Difference… • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ3d3KigPQM
Collaboration Yields Results • Importance of Developing a Strong Foundation • Year-round joint advocacy • Outreach to policymakers & organization membership • Developing messages (i.e. global competitiveness) • Raising awareness • Constant communication
Creating Local Victories Collaboration with like-minded organizations… • NAGC Affiliate • NEA/AFT Affiliate • School Boards • Many more!
Parting thought….. • Let’s be pro-active, not re-active http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRBchZLkQR0