Advocacy Academy
Brought to you by the
CT Early Childhood Alliance
Ready to register for our Summer 2025 Study Circle? Click here to get started!
We hear it all the time:
Folks are passionate about issues that matter to them.
They want to make a difference in their communities.
They want to share ideas and work with policymakers to make systemic changes that will improve people’s lives.
But we also hear that people:
don’t feel confident about advocating
don’t understand the legislative process
feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start
are nervous about speaking at a hearing
think their voice doesn’t matter to lawmakers
and we’re here to help.
Advocacy Academy
CT Early Childhood Alliance is proud to present:
This seasonal education series is designed especially for Connecticut residents who want to advocate for causes they care about.
If you want to help make changes that matter, but wish you had someone to show you how it all works, this course is for you.
Best of all, CT Early Childhood Alliance member organizations receive FREE enrollment!
Pricing & Additional Information
Advocacy Academy Registration & Scholarships
Advocacy Academy - Registration Costs
Alliance members receive a set number of free registrations to all our Advocacy Academy events. This number is based on the organization’s membership level, which is determined by the size/presence of the organization. Members can also purchase additional registrations at a 50% discount. The number of included registrations for each membership level can be viewed in the table below.
Non-members can register for Advocacy Academy events for $100 per person - or, if you’re part of an early childhood-related organization, your organization can save money by joining the Alliance and receiving free registrations as a benefit of membership. Learn more about becoming a member here.
Financial Assistance
The CT Early Childhood Alliance has secured funding for a select number of people who wish to participate in Advocacy Academy events, but whose finances do not allow for the expense. These seats will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis. Email vanessa@cteca.org to request more information.
Summer 2025 Study Circle:
The Impact of Medicaid Cuts on
Maternal-Infant Health & Early Intervention Services
In light of the recent Federal budget cuts to state programs, this study circle will focus on the impact of Federal cuts to Medicaid funding in two specific areas: maternal and infant health and early intervention. During the course of six weekly meetings, we'll examine data, hear from experts, and explore what (if any) policy levers could help soften the blow for Connecticut's youngest and most vulnerable residents and their families.
Starts Friday, August 29, at 11 am
Please RSVP no later than August 15. Spanish interpretation is available by request.
CTECA member organizations register for free!
Contact Vanessa for your members-only registration link.
Not a member of the Alliance yet? That’s okay!
Click here to learn more about membership, or click here to register as a non-member.