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…
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…
Led by education policy professionals, WSSDA’s strategic advocacy branch exists to: WSSDA’s advocacy platform is comprised of legislative and permanent positions adopted at General Assembly that reflect the beliefs, values, and interests of Washington’s 1,477 school board members.To support all Washington school boards, WSSDA’s…
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…
The final list of candidates for September’s WSSDA board officers election is now set. Voting will begin September 1 when school board members receive an email with their personal ballot link. To ensure participation, board members are encouraged to provide or update their emails by contacting WSSDA…
Advocacy 365 There is always a great deal of attention on the legislative session that begins each January, but advocacy is a year-round activity. To make the most of your advocacy efforts, take a look at our new advocacy cycle planner that reflects the…
WSSDA’s strategic advocacy team hosted the third 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 special…
It has been a highly unusual year for school districts with many challenges faced and still ahead, but WSSDA is looking forward to hearing how your board has risen to these challenges. New year, new benchmarks WSSDA’s Boards of Distinction program is about helping…
WSSDA’s strategic advocacy team hosted the second 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 dual…
WSSDA and WASA recently hosted several webinars exploring how to communicate effectively about equity with a divided community. In these webinars, attendees were given a number of helpful resources to accompany their learning. Couldn’t attend? No worries. Even if you could not attend the…