Sign up for Advocacy Day - Las Trampas Creek Council of PTA's Legislation Team

We all know our state is in financial trouble but we can't let that stop the progress of improving education; our children can't afford to wait. The path to change lies before us and Advocacy Day provides us with an important platform to discuss and engage with our leaders and experts on the forefront of important budget and education issues.

Our theme is particularly relevant this year. Multiple years of budget cuts to schools and children's services have shown us that "waiting" is not giving us solutions; we need to take the lead and demand progress even in these challenging times. Both education and budget reform are possible if we all work for realistic, pragmatic approaches to solving the big problems. It is important that we fill the room at the Sacramento Convention Center with hundreds of PTA members and other concerned citizens ready to learn about the issues and make their voices heard.

YOUR PRESENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

The more people who attend, the stronger the message we will deliver.
Sign-up with a friend by March 22^nd. Rediscover citizen action.

Confirmed speakers and panelists include:

Speakers: Craig Cheslog, Senior Advisor to Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Debbie Look, Director of Legislation, California State PTA; Rick Simpson, deputy chief of staff for Assembly Speaker John A. Perez (and longtime legislative leader)
Legislator Panelists: Assemblymember Joan Buchanan, 15th Assembly District; Senator Mark DeSaulnier, 7th Senate District; Senator Bob Huff, 29th Senate District; Assemblymember Nancy Skinner, 14th Assembly District
Education Panelists: Rick Miller, Senior Partner, California Education Partners; Matthew Rosin, Senior Research Associate, EdSource
Moderator: John Fensterwald, editor of Educated Guess/Thoughts on Public Education (TOP-Ed), former San Jose Mercury News editor and columnist

Buses depart at 7:15 am, returning at 4:00 pm. (Click here for the day's itinerary.)Transportation, lunch and program are all included for $75. Early registration for $70 is available until March 15. Check with your school's Legislative Representative to see if parent club or PTA funds are available to fund registration in part or whole.

A strong public education system is vital to California's well-being in a global society. Strengthening the public schools requires that all Californians work together and provide support for our public school system. The priority of California must be children and education.

California State PTA Position Statement

GET SMART On Education provides information about issues and legislation that affect public education in the Lamorinda and Walnut Creek communities The Las Trampas Creek Legislation Team provides links to expert and government reports, and encourages active citizenship to voice your views about government decisions that affect school funding and programs. The Legislation Team is a committee of the Las Trampas Creek Council of PTAs serving local school communities within the Acalanes Union High School District attendance area. The Legislation Team meets monthly throughout the year and welcomes all to participate.

Next meeting is at Acalanes Union High School District Board Room on Tuesday March 15th at 7:00pm.