Advocacy How To
I. What do you need to advocate?
MESSAGE
Know what you want to accomplish. Make your message
clear and direct. Use the OAAE
Advocacy Goals to align your message with others
in Ohio.
INFORMATION OR SUPPORTING
FACTS
Know the background information and the impact of
our message. Use Arts on
Line and the OAAE
News to stay informed. Use the FAQ’s from this website to support your message.
OPPORTUNITY
Know when, where and how to advocate. Create opportunities
by networking and meeting with policy makers.
PERSISTANCE
Don’t give up. Advocacy is an ongoing process.
There will be setbacks, but the players are always
changing so everyday is a new opportunity.
II. What is your comfort level for advocacy?
LEVEL I –
Average
Be informed.
Share information.
Make “comfortable” contacts with policy
makers.
LEVEL II –
Advanced
Make contact with policy makers.
Respond to advocacy alerts.
Volunteer to support arts education.
LEVEL III –
WOW
Accept a leadership advocacy role.
Recruit advocates.
Testify on arts education issues.
Work at the national level on arts education issues.
Want to know more about
how you fit in?
See
how do you rank.
III. How does your
district compare in the arts?
Complete the “Checklist of Factors
for Successful District-Wide Arts Education Programs.”
Download the
PDF here. Adobe
Acrobat reader is required.
Review your responses and develop some ideas to improve.
What types of leadership, planning, policy changes,
resources, data, etc. would be neccessary to improve
the condition?
Is improving the condition a priority for your district?
For Sources of
Information on Legislation
Read more here
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