You
can be an effective advocate for teacher assistants and NCATA. Below
are just a few examples of ways you can make your voice heard and
mobilize others:

• Call your legislators.
• Send a fax.
• Write a personal letter.
• Send an e-mail.
• Send a telegram.
• Send a handwritten postcard.
• Call local radio talk shows.
• Speak on local cable television programs and radio shows.
• Write a letter to the editor of your local daily or weekly newspaper.
• Meet with local reporters and editors.
• Form connections with supportive
  groups that include parents, teachers, principals, etc., and encourage
  them to contact legislators on key education issues.
• Ask friends, family, and
  supporters to write personal letters to legislators on behalf of
  critical issues – every letter and telephone call counts.
• Invite legislators to visit your
  schools or attend special school events. Even if they cannot always
  attend, they will appreciate the invitation.
• Attend events sponsored by your legislator.
• Send copies of interesting
  news articles, information about successful programs in your schools or
  noteworthy educational studies to legislators.
• Respond quickly to NCATA action alerts and updates.

(adapted from information by the California School Board Association)