ASCD has created a stimulus plan communications tool kit to help educators advocate for the best use of their stimulus funds, highlight the importance of capacity-building professional development, and communicate transparent messages about their fund allocations. This kit contains a variety of tools including backgrounders, key messages, a customizable op-ed and a PowerPoint presentation to help educators communicate with the media and public about how their local allocations of the stimulus funds will support student achievement. The tool kit aligns with ASCD's Planning the Possible report about the stimulus package and is free of charge.