Bring a small, well-briefed group to the meeting. Leave something tangible behind. Offer to become a resource. Ask how you can help your legislator. Keep in touch.
Timing Is Important.
Visits are best during the fall legislative recess, at the beginning of the school year, or in January or February. Select days and times which offer the most advantageous overview. Choose several alternatives, then contact the District Office to arrange a visit. Emphasize the diversity of people as well as programs. Dramatize the impacts of legislative decisions.