the FORUM for EARLY CHILDHOOD ORGANIZATION and LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

ADVOCACY and the LEGISLATIVE PROCESS

Current and emerging leaders in early childhood education and care are making their voices heard in the state legislature through increased communication and advocacy efforts.  Understanding the legislative process is crucial to the ability to share meaningful dialogue about issues.  As term limits loom for lawmakers, the onus is on advocates to serve as resources for legislative staff and incoming senators and representatives.  The remarks presented here reflect the ideas, views and opinions of speakers attending the briefing - they do not necessarily represent the views, ideas and opinions of The Forum for Early Childhood Organization and Leadership Development, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, L.P. Cookingham Institute of Public Affairs, Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration, or the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

The Forum and the Midwest Center express their appreciation to the Governor's Commission on Early Childhood Care and Education, to legislators and to early childhood advocacy experts for their contributions to the public policy issues forums.