WSSDA regularly offers regional workshops around the state to provide accessible, schedule-friendly training opportunities for busy school board members. Workshop subjects vary depending on current hot topics and seasonal issues. Be sure to check this section frequently for updated workshop opportunities in your area.
Enhancing Leadership Workshops
This new series brings you an opportunity to explore topics of boardsmanship, leadership and governance through day-long learning and in-depth discussion. You may choose to attend any combination of the series from one to all three. Watch for detailed descriptions in early March.
May 12 • Evaluation and Improvement (Cancelled)
Understanding what you want to accomplish and how you recognize success reduces confusion and greatly improves the performance of your district. Learn how to use board self-assessment and superintendent evaluation to promote continuous improvement.
July 14 • Highly Capable Board/Superintendent Teams
Smooth and effective school district governance is not automatic. You must focus on positive working relationships and on the work at hand. Develop a plan and processes to improve the work of your district board. Learn how to move the work of the board forward despite criticism or opposition. Consider models of success and create action steps to improve your team.
September 15 • Policy Governance
Many Washington school districts have adopted this trademark governance model for their districts. Others practice a form of modified policy governance. Discover how your district could benefit by adopting part or all of this model and develop a plan to improve the governance in your district.
Location and Time
WSSDA Conference Center, 221 College Street NE, Olympia, WA 98516
Each workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration
$395 per workshop for board/superintendent teams of 3 or more
$165 per workshop for individuals
Register online using the Enhancing Leadership Registration link at the top right of this page.