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Education Advocacy Issue Fact Sheets

• The Critical Need for Psychologists in Rural America
• Psychology is Primary Care

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Education Advocacy Tools

Advancing Psychology Education and Training: A Psychologist's Guide to Federal Advocacy

• What is Advocacy?
  
      The First Amendment - U.S. Constitution
  
      What Do We Mean by "Advocacy"?
  
      Three Types of Advocacy
  
      How is Advocacy Important to You?
  
      Why is Advocacy Valuable to You?
  
      What's Involved (Federal or State)?
  
      Consequences of Non-Involvement
  
  
• Communicating with Congress
  
      How to Identify and Get Information on Your Congressional Delegation
  
      Tips for Meeting with Congressional Members/Staff
  
      Five Things Legislators Want to Know
  
      Key Elements of a Successful Hill Visit
  
      Tips for Follow-Up After Your Hill Visit
  
      Tips for Calling a Congressional Office
  
      When Writing Letters to Members of Congress
  

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• Learn About Congress
  
      Differences Between U.S. House and Senate
  
      Differences: Authorizing and Appropriations Bills
  
      How a Bill Becomes a Law  
  
      The U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Process
  
      Understanding Earmarks