This booklet is designed to serve as a guide for policymakers who want to involve their constituents in community dialogues on education. It contains information about what community dialogue is, why state policymakers should participate, and how to make the most of participation in a community dialogue on education. This booklet is helpful for policymakers who are looking for a different way to connect with their constituents on an important education issue, who are planning to participate in a community dialogue on education and want to know what to expect, and who are considering how to make the most of their participation in future community dialogues on education. While it does not contain specific information about how to organize or facilitate community dialogue programs, it provides information about where to find these resources. (DFR)