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…
Dismantling the racial divide one talk at a time
Don’t miss nationally acclaimed author and public speaker Ijeoma Oluo at the WSSDA Annual Conference on November 20! A nationwide sensation Oluo is a champion of racial equality. Her New York Times best seller So you want to talk about race is sparking conversations all across…
WSSDA Looks forward With Legislators, Students and Education Leaders
What does the future hold for education in the state Legislature? What do some students care about in the development of public education? And what will happen with special education? These are just some of the questions asked in the videos below. Purpose of…
When school board members become storytellers
During the summer, while many students and teachers take a well-deserved break from the classroom, school directors throughout Washington state write stories about the accomplishments and positive impact they make in their district and community. WSSDA’s annual Boards of Distinction program allows school boards…
Board Trainings
Find out more about trainings for school board members.
Every School District gets a Vote at General Assembly
On September 25, WSSDA will hold a virtual assembly for school board members to discuss and vote on positions that will impact the state’s youth for years to come. All school boards are urged to let WSSDA know who on their board will attend…
WSSDA Annual Conference goes Virtual
WSSDA has taken to heart the 2020 Annual Conference theme by reflecting, reimagining and relaunching the conference itself. For the first time, the WSSDA Annual Conference will be a fully-virtual event. While we will all miss the irreplaceable experience of meeting, learning and engaging…