Legislative Advocacy Information
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Tracking Illinois Legislation
1/15/2012 
The Illinois legislature's Internet site is one of the most transparent in the country. In this video, authored by Jim Broadway of State School News Service, we see how it can be used to find a pending bill, understand the language of legislation and view its path through the policy process. more... |
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Fiscal Year 2013 Testmonies
10/28/2011 
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These are actual items of support presented by individuals that attended the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget hearings. The testimonies and support vary in length from a single page to a full, formal testimony. Take time to review and model your support materials for agriculture education after these examples. more... |
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NAAE Legislative Action Center
12/7/2010
It is time for all agricultural educators, and supporters of agricultural education, to get involved in advocacy efforts for agricultural education. Our very existence depends on it! TODAY is the best day to let your members of Congress know about the accomplishments of your local agricultural education program! E-mail or fax a message to your elected officials now! more... |
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ACTE - Issues and Advocacy
12/7/2010
One of ACTE’s most critical roles is representing the CTE field through advocacy activities, including direct lobbying, media relations and public awareness. This work promotes the value of CTE and the policies that are needed to support CTE practitioners, advance the field and improve student learning, but it has little value if it lacks a strong and consistent grassroots voice. We encourage you to use the information on these pages to become an active and engaged advocate for CTE! more... |
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Agricultural Education Advocacy
12/7/2010 
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Advocacy is all about building relationships with decision-makers. Takig the time to share you thoughts, ideas and convictions with those decision-makers is part of a representative-style of government. more... |
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Ag Ed Line Item & ISBE Goals
6/23/2010
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Agricultural Education and the Illinois State Board of Education share many goals. This document identifies the initiatives underway in Illinois Agricultural Education and how they tie with the goals of the Illinois State Board of Education. more... |
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Ag Ed Line Item Funded Projects
1/4/2010
Each year FCAE utilizes funds from the Agriculture Education Line Item to support projects that benefit K-Adult Agriculture Education. This document is a summary of those projects. more... |
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2009 Illinois Ag Ed Report
12/5/2009
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Agricultural Education provides students a way to incorporate experiential learning and academic subject areas in the same classroom helping to improve student achievement. Using the model which incorporates the classroom, FFA and SAE projects, Agricultural Education provides something for everyone. Whether it is the knowledge gained in the classroom, the personal improvement skills gained through SAE projects or career development skills through the FFA, everyone can benefit. more... |
