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=Sample letter used for Hill Day appointments =

Date

The Honorable (Full Name) The Honorable (Full Name) U.S. House of Representatives OR United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Representative (Last Name): Dear Senator (Last Name)

On Thursday, July 17, 2008, I will be in Washington, D.C. attending Hill Day as part of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Policy Leadership Forum. I have the honor of serving as the (State) State Team Leader for this important event. In this capacity, I am writing to request a meeting with (Representative/Senator Last Name) to discuss the National Board Certification process and the tremendous impact it has on the quality of teaching and learning.

On Hill Day, I will be among over 300 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) visiting with Members of Congress. I am setting up the meetings for the NBCTs from (State) and would like to make an appointment to meet with (Representative/Senator Last Name). We are available between the times of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please let me know a convenient time to meet.

National Board Certification is a voluntary assessment program designed to identify, recognize and reward accomplished teachers who meet high and rigorous standards based on what teachers should know and be able to do. There are over 64,000 National Board Certified Teachers nationwide, certified in 25 areas covering 95 percent of the subjects taught in preK-12 classrooms.

Thank you for your consideration of this request, and I look forward to meeting you in July. I can be reached at (list several ways to contact you, in order of preference).

Sincerely,

Full Name, NBCT Title School District Address

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