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Advocacy How-to
Matthew Gambill
Executive DirectorGeorgia Association for
Career & Technical Education
STEM Leadership Institute
Athens, Georgia
October 25, 2015
CTAE 101…
Did You Know?
Student Enrollment in CTAE Classes
(Students enrolled in one or more CTAE courses)
61.12% of all Students in Grades 9-12 Statewide (326,153 students)
56.84% of all Students in Grades 6-8 Statewide (245,930 students)
CTAE High School Concentrators
(3 or more classes in a Career Pathway)
106,193 Students
Graduation Rate for CTAE Concentrators
88.9%
CTAE Data…
Secondary: 572,083 (middle + high)
180 School Systems
Postsecondary: 143,658 23 Technical Colleges
Source: 2014 Ga DOE CTAE Annual Report & 2015 TCSG Fast Facts
CTAE101…
What is GACTE?
Georgia Association for Career & Technical Education
-Founded in 1926 (Smith-Hughes Act / M.D. Mobley)
-Unified with Association for Career & Technical Education
-25 Board Members - 5 Executive Committee Members, 12 Division Vice
Presidents, 1 ACTE Region II Representative, 1 Ex-Officio Non-Voting Member, 6 Appointed
Liaisons
-501C6 Non-Profit Organization- Similar to a chamber of commerce or a
trade organization
-GACTE Membership 2,543 - Second largest in the nation
-Nominations & Awards – Open in January 2016 www.gacte.org
GACTE 101…
GACTE 101…
GACTE membership consists of…•Middle and High School CTAE Teachers, Administrators, School Counselors, Technical
College Faculty, College Faculty, Researchers, Business & Industry Partners and others
involved in planning and conducting CTAE programs at the secondary, post-secondary
and adult levels.
GACTE is dedicated to…•The advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers.
GACTE is committed to…•Enhancing the job performance and satisfaction of our members
•Increasing public awareness and appreciation for CTAE programs
•Assuring growth in local, state and federal funding for CTAE programs by communicating
and working with legislators, government leaders, chambers of commerce, economic
development professionals, and business and industry
Important Dates…
69th GACTE Summer Conference
July 10-13, 2016
Cobb Galleria - Renaissance Waverly Hotel
ACTE CareerTech VISION 2015- New Orleans, LA
November 19-22, 2015
National CTE Month
February 2016
CTSO Day/Expo at the State Capitol
February 17, 2016
ACTE National Policy Seminar- Washington, D.C.
February 29 – March 2, 2016
THE OBJECTIVETo help prepare you for Advocacy:
Overview Georgia data/info
Explain the structure and operation of Georgia’s government
Introduce you to the people who are part of the system
Help you learn how to be an effective advocate for STEM
GEORGIA’S GOVERNMENT
THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
Legislators take ideas from constituents
and propose legislation.
A Bill or Resolution is introduced in the House or Senate.
The legislation is assigned to a committee for
review.
Edited legislation passes out of
committee and moves to the Rules
Committee.
Legislation passed out of Rules returns to the whole chamber.
Legislation is debated on the floor
and voted on.
Passed legislation goes to the opposite
chamber for consideration.
Bills and resolutions passed by both
chambers are sent to the governor.
The governor signs legislation into law.
GEORGIA’S GOVERNMENT
THE BUDGET PROCESS
DOE prepares budget request
for governor.
Governor recommends
budget to General
Assembly.
General Assembly
debates budget and votes.
Governor signs budget (with line
item veto).
GEORGIA’S GOVERNMENT
GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
2 chambers
40 legislative days
236 part-time members
6,000 pieces of legislation (2011-
12 Term)
THE PEOPLE
LEGISLATORS
LeadershipSpeaker of the House; Lt. Governor; Senate President;
Majority Leaders
Committee Chairmen
Committee Members
THE PEOPLE
LEGISLATIVE STAFFAdministrative Assistants, Committee Aides, Interns,
Average Age of Staffers mid-20’s to early 30’s…
LOBBYISTS
ADVOCACY GROUPS
MAKING AN IMPRESSION & IMPACT
Do you know your Legislator?
Does your Legislator know you by name?
Do you feel comfortable calling your
legislator to ask for help?
Would your Legislator call you for information
about school counseling?
MAKING AN IMPRESSION & IMPACT
It's Fun. It's Easy. And You Can Make A Difference!
Know your state and federal elected officials.
Contact information can be found online by
searching… “Elected Official Finder”
Secretary of State
http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/?section=elections
Open Stateshttp://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/
Project Vote Smarthttp://www.vote-smart.org/
www.legis.state.ga.us
www.legis.ga.gov
MAKING AN IMPRESSION & IMPACT
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Know your message
Legislative/Budget priorities:
GCTM/GSTA/GACTE Legislative Agenda
www.gacte.org
GCTM/GSTA/GACTE Legislative Updates
GACTE Membership List-Serve
ACTE Membership Policy Updates
MAKING AN IMPRESSION & IMPACT
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Know your target
Hometown
Occupation
Legislative interests
What Committees do they serve on
www.legis.ga.gov
MAKING AN IMPRESSION & IMPACT
Seek opportunities to introduce yourself/interact
with elected officials.
Attend events where legislators are scheduled to
appear.
When you see your elected official casually in the
community, introduce yourself as someone who is
involved with STEM Education.
MAKING AN IMPRESSION & IMPACT
Ways to Communicate:
Letter
Phone Call
Personal Visit
Be familiar with the actual bill/issue you want to discuss.
Inform others of what you learned.
Always write a follow up note of appreciation!
MAKING AN IMPRESSION & IMPACT
Email Etiquette
Non School Email Address
Email On Personal Time
No Chain Emails – PERSONALIZE!
What can I do at my school?
Special Event Invitations/ Lunch &
Learn/Reception etc…
District Event with School Board
Members, Parents, Community &
Business Leaders
Presentation showcasing your STEM
Initiatives and STEM data/statistics
What can I do at my school?
Lowndes County
Schools
Viking Futures
CTAE Newsletter
SkillsUSA VIP Trip to Kansas City
GACTE Policy Maker of the Year Award
Representation Eddie Lumsden
GACTE Policy Maker of the Year Award
Senator Hardie Davis
ACTE National Policy Seminar
MAKING AN IMPRESSION & IMPACT
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Know your time limit
Follow Up
Be appreciative!
GACTE Update…
2016 Legislative Agenda
Posted November 2015
www.gacte.org
QUESTIONS?
WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/GEORGIA_ACTE
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GACTEINC
TWITTERWWW.TWITTER.COM/GACTE
Contact
Matthew GambillExecutive Director
Georgia Association for Career &
Technical EducationP.O. Box 443
Kennesaw, Georgia 30156
678-461-0006
www.gacte.org
