You know that outstanding school leaders make for outstanding schools, but sometimes it’s not easy to communicate the numerous ways that good principals enhance their school communities. We firmly believe that one of the most powerful methods for conveying this message to policymakers is simply to let them see for themselves.

To supplement the exceptional efforts of our grassroots network of principals in advocacy, we encourage you to ask one of your members of Congress to shadow you for a day over the Columbus Day congressional recess. Shadowing provides a wonderful opportunity for members of Congress and congressional staffers to experience firsthand the role and responsibilities of exemplary principals. Furthermore, it provides the perfect occasion for you to highlight the excellence in leadership NASSP principals provide to schools, educators and students around the country.

If you like, you can email your member of Congress this template invitation to participate in the shadowing program.

Use the following web address to invite a representative to shadow you for a day.

http://www.principalsmonth.org/shadowing.php