Where to begin depends upon what has begun. Some state's have established coalitions and are looking to strengthen them. In other states, individuals have begun the process of initiating a coalition. In still other states, leaders still are operating independently. In all states, NASSMC is willing to provide information and assistance.
Contact NASSMC
If you just don't have a starting point, contact the staff at NASSMC for help in.
Check Out What State Coalitions Are Doing
This link provides short, state-by-state descriptions of the kinds of work that MSTE coalitions are doing around the nation. If there is no description for your state, contact the staff at NASSMC.
Talk to a Coalition Leader in Your State
This link provides, state-by-state, contact information on coalition leaders, coalition website addresses, and mission statements. If there is no information listed for your state, contact the staff at NASSMC.
Review Coalition Leadership Roles
The Business Roundtable has developed useful tools for business leaders to use in examining their possible roles in MSTE reform. Despite the tools' use of business-related language, education and policy leaders find the tools of great practical value in helping them to define their roles - and, at the same time, to better understand the way that business views education.
Help Establish a State Coalition (If None Exists)
If you will be engaged in getting a coalition established, this link will lead you to resources that should be useful in defining the coalition's role, addressing questions about its structure and management, and setting its action agenda.