Leadership Development
WSSDA offers training programs, events and tools developed to maximize leadership and governance abilities for improved student learning. These services provide practical strategies and resources to help your board and superintendent function as a high-performing team. Because WSSDA is the only organization representing the…
Policy & Legal
WSSDA can help your district stay on track with the most current policies and legal developments. We offer a variety of services and publications to support effective school district governance. Free Member Services Staff members are available via telephone and email to provide timely…
Strategic Advocacy
Led by education policy professionals, WSSDA’s strategic advocacy branch exists to: equip all school board members with the knowledge, tools, and resources to engage in effective year-round legislative advocacy at the state and federal levels support, initiate or oppose legislation in accordance with WSSDA’s…
The Bittersweet Joy of Recognizing a Hero in Education
For only the fifth time in its 100-year history, WSSDA presented the Hero in Education Award at the 2021 Annual Conference. Leaving behind a towering legacy, WSSDA Strategic Advocacy Consultant Brian Sims received the honor shortly before passing away last month. Before the conference,…
Get the Winter Issue of WSSDA Direct
Hard copies will reach mailboxes in the coming days. Until then, here is the electronic version of our Fall Winter 2021 issue. To see past issues, visit wssda.org/direct.
Recognizing the 1,477—January is School Board Appreciation Month
For almost 30 years, school districts nationwide have marked January as School Board Recognition Month. The purpose is to honor the people elected by communities to lead their school districts. With the arrival of 2022, a good way to start the year on a…
Learn, grow, and prepare at the 2022 Legislative Conference
Registration is open for the 2022 WASA • WSSDA • WASBO Legislative Conference, taking place virtually on January 30, from 1-5 p.m. Legislative Conference is an opportunity for embers of these associations to hear updates on our shared legislative priorities, the current education budget…
Experienced School Directors: Apply Now For Leadership WSSDA
Through January 16, 2022, WSSDA is accepting applications for the next class of its Leadership WSSDA program. For the experienced board director For directors with at least two years of experience, this program is a great opportunity for taking your leadership to the next level. Over the…
School Funding Coalition Releases 2022 Legislative Priorities
The School Funding Coalition is comprised of seven statewide education associations, including WSSDA, representing almost 8,000 school district leaders from our state’s 295 school districts. We bring a front-line understanding of school district financing and education funding issues. The Coalition convened to speak with…
WSSDA’s 2022 Legislative Priorities
WSSDA’s 2022 legislative priorities are here! This year, our priorities will emphasize the need for investments in special education and mental health supports, plus adjustments to funding allocations that better reflect actual district needs. WSSDA’s 2022 Legislative Priorities have been outlined in an easy-to-read one-page document. How to use the one-pager School directors…