You can plan, organize and host a successful site visit that ensures elected officials understand the importance of early learning programs using the resources below.

Webinar Recording

Listen to Ounce staff and Pat Gomez from La Voz Latina in Rockford, IL, talk about engaging with legislators through site visits. Download the audio file (recorded 8/25/11) and follow along with the Webinar Resource Guide as you listen.

Watch the teacher-child interaction video referenced in the webinar.

Tips for Setting Up a Site Visit

• Early Childhood Advocacy Toolkit: Communicating With Elected Officials
• Meet Face to Face with Your Member of Congress, RESULTS

Congressional and State General Assembly Calendars

• U.S. House of Representatives
• U.S. Senate
• Illinois General Assembly

Resources for Developing Messages

• Zero to Three Policy Pocket Card - Zero to Three
• Starting Smart & Finishing Strong: Fixing the Cracks in America's Workforce Pipeline Through Investments in Early Childhood Development - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Early Childhood Education Research Summaries - Ounce of Prevention Fund
• Media 101 Training Resources - Ounce of Prevention Fund

Letter Templates

• Meeting Request Letter
• Legislator thank you Letter

Videos