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…
WSSDA Announces 2020 Boards of the Year
The Oakville, Wapato, and Federal Way school boards have been named Boards of the Year in the categories of small, medium, and large school districts, respectively. Selected from among this year’s Boards of Distinction, these boards were particularly successful at showing a correlation between…
Magic is Happening at Annual Conference
Board members have been working their magic for months while navigating through pandemic-related issues. Now it’s time for Annual Conference to bring some magic to you, with Seattle-based magician Nash Fung. About Nash Fung Nash Fung’s magic has been featured on the CW Network,…
2020 Boards of Distinction Announced
The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is glad to announce the recognition of 25 school boards as Boards of Distinction for 2020. On Nov.19, during its Annual Conference, WSSDA will announce an additional three districts, one from each size category, as Boards of the…
The One-Stop-Shop For Annual Conference’s Best Features
You may have seen WSSDA’s Top 10 Reasons to attend Annual Conference floating around social media, but now you can view the full list, jam-packed with links taking you right to the information you want. Check out this one-stop-shop showcasing Annual Conference’s best features!…
Watch some of the most talented students Washington state Has to Offer
The virtual setting isn’t stopping our students from showcasing their talents. This year you can look forward to impressive vocals, moving poetry, and look back at the stunning art of the annual OSPI art show. Get to know our student performers below! Jordan Mattox…
School boards invited to share views with House Education Committee
WSSDA’s strategic advocacy team is inviting board-superintendent teams to attend one of three virtual listening sessions with the leaders of the Legislature’s House Education Committee. As part of our collective, ongoing response to COVID-19 conditions, school directors will have the opportunity to share their…