Montessori Public Policy Initiative Supporting and Advancing High Quality Montessori through Advocacy Action Structure and Organization State Groups and Advocacy Coalitions • AMI/USA • AMI/USA Representative • AMS • AMS Representative MPPI • Ecumenical Participation • National Montessori Associations • Research Groups MPPI Forum Strategic Goals Create and maintain an organizational structure which leverages expertise and resources in the work of policy and advocacy efforts of interest to the entire Montessori community. Identify public policy issues affecting Montessori and develop coordinated action steps in collaboration with Montessori organizations, and the network of state coalitions and their volunteers. Design and implement effective communication systems that support collaboration and coordination between MPPI leadership, national Montessori organizations, and state groups and advocacy coalitions and their volunteers. Grassroots Action at Work State Groups and Advocacy Coalitions, some pre-existing and some newly formed, provide the voice for individual state needs. Convene Inform Communicate Disseminate MPPI Forum AMI Global Research Group AMS Research Committee Needs Assessment Next Steps • In November the MPPI undertook a Needs Assessment of the initiative to identify “The Way Forward” • We hired an external consultant to evaluate our body of work, organizational structure, and to learn from the state groups and coalitions and other national associations • The process resulted in several next step strategies the Council will consider to strengthen our communication and direction. Commitment to Collaboration Support of State Groups and Advocacy Coalitions from an MPPI State Liaison who • • • • Maintains regular contact with state representatives both to provide guidance and to identify trends Initiates and maintains regular contact with other national associations working on policy-related work (MACTE, NCMPS etc) Facilitates and coordinates effective communication in an effort to streamline processes, and tie-together the work of many on behalf of all Helps draft talking points/policy briefs for states to use with local legislators and decision makers Regular Contact with State Representatives • Track issues at the state level to identify trends and leverage resources • Share success stories and “Lessons from the Field” with the state network • Maintain and monitor an inventory of state and national advocacy work that can be accessed by the network Communication Tools • MPPI List serve Communications • Webinars • Website updates to the MPPI Advocacy page at www.amiusa.org • Attends/Hosts/Presents at Conferences • Regular Email and Telephone Contact • Quarterly Newsletter How Do I Get Involved? • Find out if your state has an existing group or coalition • Attend/organize regular meetings to identify issues • Identify key stakeholders and decision-makers in your state • Maintain and learn • If frequent contact with MPPI to leverage you need assistance identifying your state group or advocacy coalition, please contact Alyssa Schwartz at [email protected]
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