Washington State School Directors’ Association

Empowering School Directors to Champion Student Success
Who We Are What We Do
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Get Your WA.gov Account by September 30

Starting September 30, every school director with a WA.gov account will be able to log in to the WSSDA website for convenient access to key resources and new services.

People who already have a login for wssda.org will need to start using WA.gov login credentials instead.

Board members.

How WSSDA Empowers School Directors

Get a bird’s eye view of our annual cycle of events and opportunities for professional learning, networking, and legislative advocacy.

Resources for Effective Leadership

  • Board members at a regional meeting.

    Services for School Directors

    New or veteran, WSSDA has resources, and services to support individuals and leadership teams.
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    Committees & Groups

    Elected, advisory, and other groups in WSSDA mean there are many ways to pursue what interests you.
  • Board member doing a team building exercise.

    Professional Development

    We’re a national leader in research and professional learning with a growing catalog of options.
Board members and WSSDA staff on the Capitol Building steps.

Make Your Voice Heard

Gain support, resources, and special opportunities to amplify your school board’s advocacy voice.

Sandy Hayes, WSSDA President.

WSSDA is the place where school directors can find professional development and training opportunities, network, and learn how to best advocate for the needs of the students in their districts.

Sandy Hayes 2024 WSSDA President, Northshore School District

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

2023 Annual Conference Registration.

To Network, Learn, and Advocate

These core WSSDA events happen each year and provide valuable networking, advocacy, and professional learning experiences for school board members.

New & Noteworthy