Public school districts and private or parochial school boards are continually assessing their budgets to do a better job of providing a multitude of services for their students. It is logical that physical educators want their programs to be included in these plans, and some have communicated their curriculum strengths and fiscal needs to their school board through various technologies, such as department web sites, videotapes of special events, Power Point presentations, and email listserves. Still, the majority of a teacher's communication with parents, colleagues, administrators, and the school board is ultimately conveyed through the power of speech. Positively influencing ...