Public Testimonies are not dialogues. They are monologues by design.
Presenting a good argument never goes unheard. Remember your testimony is often for the other citizens in the room or watching on line.
1. Do your homework. Research the topic and think through your options.
2. See the situation from all angles. Try to understand the viewpoint held by the other side. Can their arguments be justified or not?
3. Clearly define your goals. Be clear about what you want.
4. Remain calm and avoid getting emotional. If you become emotional, and do not have majority support, the other side wins.
5. Ask for what you want. Don’t be afraid to explain your needs and what you’d like as an outcome, but do so calmly and non confrontational.
6. Avoid finger-pointing. Focus on the issues, not personalities. Name calling is what the other side does, not us.
7. Find a creative solution. Think win/win, not that someone must walk away a winner and the other a loser. Public schools are for everyone. Point out why your solution benefit everyone.
8. Remember that there will always be a tomorrow.
DONATE TODAY!
www.ParentsRightsInEducation.com