UPDATED: Talking about Equity with a Divided Community—a WSSDA-WASA Webinar
School directors are invited to join WASA members on June 23 and June 28 for a timely, free webinar that will explore how to communicate effectively about equity with a divided community. Community conversations can be difficult to navigate when there is division, especially on topics that…
May 28 Deadline for Annual Conferences Call for Presenters
School directors and educational partners are reminded to submit a breakout session proposal for the 2021 WSSDA Annual Conference by 9 p.m. on May 28. The conference will be held November 18-20. WSSDA is currently planning for an in-person event, following all health and safety measures,…
New Resource Available about Redistricting for School Board Elections
WSSDA has published a new video on the topic of changing the voting area boundaries within a school district. The video is a panel discussion of what school districts need to know about redistricting as it relates to the 2020 Census data and the…
Window open to apply for WSSDA board officer candidacy
Through May 25, school directors can apply to become a candidate for president-elect or vice president of the WSSDA Board of Directors. Applications are reviewed by WSSDA’s Nominating Committee to identify people with the experience and capacity to excel in an officer’s role. Successful…
Important Lessons from the 2021 Legislative Conference
Nothing beats a good story. That was a recurring theme throughout the 2021 Legislative Conference organized by the Washington Association for School Administrators (WASA), Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA), and Washington Association of School Business Officials (WASBO). As Senator Lisa Wellman said, “500…
All New Virtual Board Boot Camp
Now you can get learning on demand with WSSDA’s virtual Board Boot Camp! What to expect With registration you gain access to the seven-part course curriculum, which includes: Part 1: Welcome to Virtual Board Boot Camp Part 2: School Board Governance & the Governance…
Spring 2021 Direct Newsmagazine
Hard copies will reach mailboxes in the coming days. Until then, here is the electronic version of our Spring 2021 issue. To see past issues, visit wssda.org/direct.
Director Spotlight: Drayton Jackson
All school board members are also members of WSSDA. We hope that shining a spotlight on individual school directors will contribute to a sense of community and connectedness among WSSDA’s members. These “director spotlights” are also a way to share knowledge and reveal the variety of backgrounds…
Register for the Virtual Equity Conference
The WASA/WSSDA/AWSP Equity Conference is coming to you virtually on May 18-19, 2021. Over two half-days, this conference features amazing keynoters and headliners focusing on research-based high-leverage core practices necessary for organizational growth in leadership for equity. The buttons below will take you to the…
Insights from students, state officials and legislators—WSSDA’s Advocacy Videos Playlist
The WSSDA strategic advocacy team has recorded many videos during the 2021 legislative session, and you can now get them all in one place! There are 20 different YouTube videos featuring WSSDA staff with school board members, students, legislators and education partners. We are excited…