Public+Policy

Public Polic
Background :Current News on monitoring policy and how the public makes a difference. []
 * =Colorado State Standard = || =Learning Outcome = ||
 * 4.3c **Explain** how to monitor and influence public policy (DOK 1-2) || Monitor and record the progress of three policies and log it over a large length of time. And Explain the process to the class and talk about how this policy was and could have been influenced by the public. ||

How to Influence Policy – using MS as example: [| http://www.msif.org/docs/How_to_influence_public_policy.pdf]
 * Local Government Monitor Policies: **RMA and Local Governments [|http://www.qp.org.nz/monitoring/effective-monitor.php#whatmonitor]


 * ~  ||~ Learning Goal ||~ Directions ||~ Resources ||~   ||
 * Monday, February 27, 2012 || Find current events that are affecting public policy. || Research current events, dealing with monitoring and public policy. ||  ||   ||
 * Tuesday, February 28, 2012 ||  || Read and highlighted, public policy notes || Handout ||   ||
 * Wednesday, February 29, 2012 || Explain using an essay format how to monitor and influence public policy || “//What is public policy, how is it monitored and who influences policy?//” Five paragraphs would be best, one defining and setting the stage, three answering the specific questions and a summary paragraph. Each paragraph needs a statement supported by more specific information and backed up with examples from yesterdays reading. || Use notes and resources from yesterday ||  ||
 * Thursday, March 1, 2012 ||  || **Standard 4.3c: Explain how to monitor and influence public policy**
 * Use** [|**http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CGA-LegislativeCouncil/CLC/1200536135630**] **to fill out this worksheet.** || [[file:Ballot Initiatives (3).docx]] ||  ||
 * Monday, March 5, 2012 ||  || Discussion/Participation points - if missed this in class write a short essay summarizing a variety of perspectives. || [[file:Policy-Making Process.pptx]] ||   ||
 * Tuesday, March 6, 2012 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Wednesday, March 7, 2012 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Thursday, March 8, 2012 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Thursday, March 8, 2012 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||