Lobby Visit

Welcome to the all-in-one resource page for the ESEA Back Home Lobby Campaign. Everything on this page has been designed with one goal in mind – to make your lobby visit a success. The page is exclusively for the use of NEA members who are leading the way in educating members of Congress on how to fix ESEA/No Child Left Behind. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the materials. And thank you for being a voice for teachers and school support staff across the nation.

Questions? Email edvotesaction@list.nea.org

Resources for Lobbying

• How to Lobby includes information on scheduling a meeting, preparing for the visit, a sample meeting agenda and more.
• 10 Golden Rules of Lobbying is a one-pager of quick tips on how to make the most of your visit.
• FAQ: The Federal Legislative Process is a quick primer on how federal programs are started, run and funded.
• Find Your Elected Officials by entering your zip code or via a clickable map.

Grassroots Lobbying Basics – Training Video

Materials for Use During Your Visit

Please print the following documents and take them with you during your visit.

• Lobby Visit Checklist explains which documents you should leave with the Member of Congress, lists questions you should ask and gives bullet points on our topics. Print and use this document during your lobby visit.
• ESEA Reauthorization: NEA’s Message to Congress includes talking points and information about ESEA in general. Leave this document with the Member of Congress when you finish your visit.
• Champion Student Success includes talking points and information about student success. Leave this document with the Member of Congress when you finish your visit.
• Elevate the Profession includes talking points and information about supporting great teachers and education support professionals. Leave this document with the Member of Congress when you finish your visit.
• Fight for Social Justice includes talking points and information on ensuring equitable educational opportunities and safe schools for every student. Leave this document with the Member of Congress when you finish your visit.
• Lobby Visit Questionnaire is a simple “report back” form you should print and fill out during or immediately following your visit. Use the information in the questionnaire to fill out our visit report form that is available at the bottom of this page. Don’t forget your team members’ names and email addresses!

Member Stories

• When These Educators Speak, Congress Listens: Brianna Clegg from California, Kate Quarfordt from New York, and Sandy Gay from West Virginia tell it like it is.
• These GOP Educators Know What Works: Michelle Bowman from Tennessee and Jerome Hoynes from Illinois share their experiences.

Sign-up Form

Thank you for agreeing to participate in the No Child Left Behind back-home lobby visits. Please provide the information below and make sure to enter your home address, not a work site address.

Questions? Email edvotesaction@list.nea.org

Visit Report Form

Thank you for speaking up for public education and students! Fill out this form using the “Lobby Visit Questionnaire” after you have completed your visit. Don’t forget to list the names and email addresses of your team members!

Questions? Email edvotesaction@list.nea.org