Session 2: Mapping Advocacy Pathways

Presenter: Gabriel Lomas, PhD

Learning Objectives:

Learners will differentiate jurisdictional boundaries (school, district, state, federal) and match common counseling advocacy issues to the appropriate venue for action.
Learners will analyze an interjurisdictional school/community case study to map stakeholders, decision makers, and leverage points.
Learners will draft a district visit plan by defining goals, talking points, roles, timeline, and follow-up to support effective local engagement.

CE Credit: 1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 0 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours

Dr. Gabriel I. Lomas

Dr. Gabriel I. Lomas is the Director of Counseling Programs at Gallaudet University and the founder of the Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation. He is a popular speaker and trainer in the field of school safety and has authored a number of book chapters, articles, and technical reports related to this field. Due to his work in this area, he has connected and collaborated with elected officials at the state and federal levels to accomplish goals and objectives for the Center, including improving safety practices for students with disabilities. From the publication of his dissertation in 2006 to present, Dr. Lomas integrates a thread of advocacy in all of his scholarly work.

Session 2: Advocacy Map Framework Handout

Session 2: ACA Advocacy PPT Handout