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…
WSSDA’s Annual Conference goes Hybrid
This year’s conference will be offered as a hybrid – both in-person at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and virtually from the comfort of your home, workplace or anywhere. In-person attendance is limited to 800 to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests. Currently,…
WSSDA General Assembly Rescheduled to Oct 29 and 30
Registration is open for WSSDA’s rescheduled General Assembly, which will now be held virtually. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 29, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the following day. The event handbook has also been…
Regional Meetings go Hybrid
All of our state’s school directors should have the opportunity to participate in regional meetings. To allow that to happen, WSSDA is announcing the addition of a hybrid option. School directors now have the choice of attending regional meetings in-person or virtually. Also new this year We…
Continuing the Conversation around Equity August 17
School directors are invited to continue the conversation around having equity discussions with the community. Join Washington School Administrators Association (WASA) members for our next webinar on August 17 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This session will offer proactive strategies for leading,…
Fall Regional Meetings start September 9
Mark your calendars for the upcoming fall regional meetings, organized by director areas. Meetings kick off September 9 in Prescott and conclude October 28 in Bethel. Meeting dates and registration Go to wssda.org/regionalmeetings to find your meeting date and sign up. If you’re not…
Free Aug. 4 Webinar: Tips for How to Have Difficult and Emotionally Charged Conversations
WASA, AWSP, and WSSDA are excited to offer this timely—and complimentary—Lunch and Learn Zoom. We are proud to welcome Michael Grinder, Nonverbal Communication Expert, Michael Grinder & Associates, as he leads us through “Tips for How to Have Difficult and Emotionally Charged Conversations.” DATE/TIMEAugust…
Interim: Mastery-based Learning
WSSDA’s strategic advocacy team hosted the fourth Leg Reps Learn of the 2021 interim. These webinars will be offered at no cost to WSSDA members on topics related to WSSDA’s advocacy efforts. Leg Reps Learn This week’s Leg Reps Learn webinar focused on mastery-based…