Mission

The Washington State School Directors’ Association provides leadership, advocacy and services to support public school directors’ efforts to improve student learning.

Vision

WSSDA ensures that local school directors have the skills, policies and resources they need to effectively govern their districts and promote student learning in a safe environment. WSSDA is a trusted, respected advocate for public education and student learning. WSSDA is relied upon by its members, their communities, other policy makers and state and national organizations for its knowledge, professionalism, service, and support.

Beliefs

WSSDA believes:

• Public education is vital to our country’s democratic way of life and local school boards are vital to the success of public education.
• Quality schools require ethical, effective governance and transformational leadership in order to maximize student learning.
• School directors are the Association’s primary customers. They are best served through an innovative, professional and flexible organization which provides exceptional training and services in advocacy, governance and leadership.
• The Association is uniquely positioned and empowered by statute to provide training and services that are consistent with the roles and responsibilities of school directors.
• High functioning local school boards have a positive impact on the learning and development for each student.