{"product_id":"advocacy-from-a-to-z-9781138125506","title":"Advocacy from A to Z","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn todayâs educational climate, advocacy is a critical part of any teacher or leaderâs job. \u003ci\u003eAdvocacy From A to Z\u003c\/i\u003e unpacks the difficult task of understanding the movers and shakersâincluding teachers, parents, the union, legislatures, and policy makersâthat impact your school, affect your students, and shape policy. Organized into 26 chaptersâone for each letter of the alphabetâ\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethis book provides school-based examples and specific strategies needed to be a successful advocate for education. Advocacy begins at the local level, and the newest book in the \u003ci\u003eA to Z\u003c\/i\u003e series helps educational leaders navigate, plan, and shape their message to the right people at the right time. Now you can find your voice and become an active advocate to help your students succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Every educator should own this practical book! \u003ci\u003eAdvocacy from A to Z\u003c\/i\u003e assists readers in effectively advocating for the needs of students in a world outside of education.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Kara Chism, Director of Programs and Curriculum, The Hope Institute, Samford University, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eeResources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet the Authors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA – Advocacy: What and Why?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB – Building Blocks of Lobbying\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC – Communication Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD – Designing An Advocacy Plan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eE – Engaging through Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eF – Framing Your Message\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eG – Gaining Support with Limited Resources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eH –Handling the Media\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI – Internal and External Stakeholders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ – Juggling Information – \u003ci\u003eFrank Buck\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eK – Keys to Social Media\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eL – Local Advocacy is Foundational\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eM – Motivating Those Around You\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eN – Networking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eO – Overcoming Objections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eP – Public Relations 101\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ – Quality Relationships \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eR – Resistance to Change\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eS – Successful Negotiations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eT – Time: Friend or Foe? – \u003ci\u003eFrank Buck\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eU – Up-to-Date on the Issues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV – Vision: Personal and Shared\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eW – Working with Local, State, and National Governance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eX – Pitfalls to Avoid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eY – Your Turn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZ – Zeroing In on the Essentials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577807212887,"sku":"9781138125506","price":80.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138125506.jpg?v=1746096778","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/advocacy-from-a-to-z-9781138125506","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}