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…
Test Your Tech for General Assembly
From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, October 25, you can practice logging in to the General Assembly platform to confirm your credentials and test your technology. For voting delegates Your login credentials for General Assembly have been sent to your email. You can…
2021 Boards of Distinction are Announced
WSSDA is pleased to announce a record number of Boards of Distinction! Tied with the 2019 tally, WSSDA is recognizing 34 school boards as Boards of Distinction for 2021. All 34 boards will be honored on Nov. 19 during the WSSDA Annual Conference. This…
Deadline to Change Your Annual Conference Registration is Oct. 15
The last day to switch your Annual Conference registration from in-person to virtual, or vice versa, is Friday, October 15. A hybrid event means more options for you Annual Conference attendees have the option of attending in-person at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue or virtually…
Sign Up For the WSSDA Equity & Access Caucus Meeting
All school board members interested in the topic of educational equity are invited to attend the Equity and Access Caucus Meeting on Tuesday, October 19, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Meeting purpose The purpose of this meeting is for school directors to discuss the…
WSSDA Has a New President-Elect Plus a Run-Off
Voting for the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) board officers election concluded last Friday with members selecting Ron Mabry of the Kennewick School District as the next president-elect of WSSDA. “I look forward to working with everyone to promote this organization,” said Director…
LAST CALL TO VOTE FOR WSSDA BOARD OFFICERS
Voting for WSSDA board officers closes at 4 p.m. on Oct. 1. Early yesterday evening, a reminder email with links to the ballot was sent to those remaining who have not yet cast their votes. School board members wishing to vote should check their…
Health and Safety Protocols at the WSSDA Annual Conference
WSSDA is looking forward to gathering virtually and in-person for Annual Conference this year. To ensure the safety and comfort of all in-person attendees, WSSDA is implementing a number of health and safety protocols to comply with current best practices for large events, and…