Responsibilities of CAN Coordinators

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Responsibilities of CAN Coordinators
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The Basics

• You are CECs Premier Grassroots Advocates
• Knowledgeable about CECs policy positions and
  current events
• Develop an effective network
• Steady communication, take action, develop
  relationships with policy makers

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The Basics (cont.)

• Provide leadership on policy and advocacy issues
• Communicate CECs positions to members of your
  network and policymakers
• Identify members who are politically active and
  target them
• Conduct advocacy training sessions
• Promote grassroots action at unit meetings and
  conferences

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The Basics (cont.)

• Have regional coordinators for large units
• Be a talker and a doer
• Use CEC-provided tools (e.g. staff, grassroots
  handbook, advocacy toolkit, etc.)
• Serve at least 2 years
• Serve only 1 unit

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How to Engage Your Network

• Engage your network
• Email CECs Policy Insider, Action Alerts
• Encourage individuals to sign up for CECs Policy
  Insider (either through you or directly to CEC by
  visiting http//visitor.constantcontact.com/email
  .jsp?m1101488472852 )

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How to Engage Your Network

• Identify local individuals interested in becoming
  active advocates
• Identify CEC members who can participate in CECs
  Congressional Liaison Program
• Include a CEC Legislative Action Center
  websticker on unit/divisions website

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CEC Contact Information

• CEC
• 1110 N. Glebe Road 300
• Arlington, VA 22201
• Jill Berthiaume
• jillb_at_cec.sped.org
• [phone] ext. 498