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. Member Services that are Dues Supported: Staff members are available via telephone and email…
Strategic Advocacy
Elevating the voice of our elected school board members among local, state, and federal policymakers is the aim WSSDA’s advocacy efforts. Legislative advocacy occurs throughout the year and is driven by the voice of WSSDA members. As school directors develop and approve legislative positions, WSSDA staff use them as…
When school board members become storytellers
During the summer, while many students and teachers take a well-deserved break from the classroom, school directors throughout Washington state write stories about the accomplishments and positive impact they make in their district and community. WSSDA’s annual Boards of Distinction program allows school boards…
Every School District gets a Vote at General Assembly
On September 25, WSSDA will hold a virtual assembly for school board members to discuss and vote on positions that will impact the state’s youth for years to come. All school boards are urged to let WSSDA know who on their board will attend…
WSSDA Annual Conference goes Virtual
WSSDA has taken to heart the 2020 Annual Conference theme by reflecting, reimagining and relaunching the conference itself. For the first time, the WSSDA Annual Conference will be a fully-virtual event. While we will all miss the irreplaceable experience of meeting, learning and engaging…
Policy AlerT: School Re-opening
Critical Resources for Re-opening Schools Essential, encouraged, and discretionary policies have been updated. There is also a new model resolution regarding the suspension of policies. Read the complete policy alert See all associated documents This and other information is available at wssda.org/policyalerts
Voting begins for WSSDA Board Officers
The election window is now open for 2020-2021 WSSDA board officers. School board members should check their inbox for an email with a subject line of “You’re invited to vote…” Simply click the voting button in the email and you’ll be taken directly to…
Caucus Meetings Begin August 10
All school directors are encouraged to join members of the Resolutions Committee and Legislative Committee to discuss their priorities and the position proposals up for a vote at the WSSDA General Assembly. All positions are listed in the assembly handbook. Draft Proposed Amendments Your DA…