The 2008 NAHSEP Annual Meeting was dedicated to preparing members to meet with legislators and their staff to build awareness and understanding of health and science education partnerships as well as their value and impact.

Excitingly, NAHSEP members who attended the Legislative Education Session met with legislators and staff in more than 17 Congressional Offices. Even if you were not able to attend this session or meet with your federal representatives, please feel free to use these legislative education materials:

• Template Introductory Letter for contacting legislators and staff to arrange meetings

• Guidelines and Resources for legislative education

• DRAFTS: Two one-pagers [SEPA One-pager (specific) and SEPA One-pager (general)] highlighting the impact of the National Center for Research Resources Science Education Partnership Award program, from which many NAHSEP members receive funding to support their work