Join presenters Tanya Wooden and Kayla Gardner of Raising Wisconsin for "Advocacy: The Hows and Whys of Head Start Advocacy," a comprehensive workshop covering essential advocacy skills. Participants will learn to craft compelling personal stories, understand ECE advocacy history and the state budget process, develop strategies for engaging families, and build effective partnerships with businesses and community leaders. This session provides practical tools for advocating at all levels to strengthen early childhood education programs.
Expected Outcomes:- Develop a framework for sharing your personal Head Start story with elected officials
- Gain understanding of the state budget process and its impact on ECE funding
- Learn practical strategies for engaging families in advocacy initiatives
- Acquire techniques for building successful partnerships with businesses and community leaders
