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Building Advocacy

Committee Chair

Dirk Muffler at dmuffler@roe40.com

John Milosovic: jmilosovic@west40.org

We will advocate on behalf of our students and programs and provide professional development to train others in the skills of advocacy.

Advocacy shall have the following responsibilities:

To develop and evaluate legislation affecting at-risk youth;
To organize and maintain the student legislative action team;
To inform the membership regarding impending legislation, possible impact and options to inform legislators; and
To perform such other duties as are required by the Board of Directors.

Here's how you can participate

Classmates

1

Submit a Witness Slip

Learn about what we are advocating for.

See how you can submit a witness slip.

2

Message your Legislators

Learn about what we are advocating for.

Here are some tips on how to speak to your legislator

3

Share your Stories

Do you have a student success story? This video is a great example of the advocacy ICEARY does.

The power of many voices.

The Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth is both proud and grateful to announce a $13.7 million dollar increase to the Regional Safe Schools Grant.
This is the result of ICEARY members and partners with a shared mission coming together for advocacy, testimony to ISBE and legislators, letters, calls, visits to Springfield, and an unrelenting commitment to youth.

This increase in funding is a step toward greater equity for our youth, and our journey continues. Please keep an eye on the ICEARY listserv for updates from the advocacy committee.

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