Registration is now open for two online courses offered by WSSDA through the association’s continued partnership with Seattle Pacific University.

“Community Engagement and Stakeholder Linkages” runs Sept. 24–Nov. 9. This course focuses on how to engage the public in a community conversation, develop a strategic communication plan, present data persuasively, deal with the media effectively, and build relationships with stakeholders.

“The Key Work of School Boards and Administrators,” which runs Sept. 24–Dec. 7, examines a systems approach to improving student success using the eight elements of the Key Work model: vision, standards, assessment, accountability, alignment, climate, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Both courses are part of the curriculum leading to attainment of WSSDA’s Boardsmanship Mastery Award. 

Board members and administrators who participate in WSSDA’s online program receive high-quality training at a very reasonable cost, plus they enjoy the added benefit of learning at their own pace and networking with fellow participants from the comfort of their own homes.

The cost for each course is $95, which includes continuing education units, or clock hours, or $160 for three units of academic college credit. Participants must also purchase the books that accompany each course.

The deadline for registration is Sept. 17. To learn more, contact Connie Lauderdale at 360/252-3009.