This presentation is predicated on the belief that local school leaders must become more actively engaged in increasing effectiveness with state legislators. Political activity cannot be left to state educational associations, rather, school administrators must assume a continuous, active role in the political process without becoming partisan. Effective communications with state legislators, based on credibility, content, clarity, and currency in a face-to-face, one-on-one approach, are preferable to written communications. (Author/DW)