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…
NSBA gains a WSSDA past president
Marnie Maraldo (above center), a current member of the Issaquah school board and past president of WSSDA, has been elected to the board of the National School Boards Association (NSBA). One of three school directors representing the pacific region, Director Maraldo’s presence will allow…
COVID-19 Graduation Toolkit
See the new model polices here.
WSSDA creates Graduation Policy Toolkit
WSSDA has produced several new model policies to support school boards in responding to the extraordinary circumstances created by COVID-19. Those policies, plus joint guidance created in partnership with the State Board of Education (SBE), are available on this graduation toolkit page. The toolkit…
Call for Presenters
WSSDA is now accepting breakout session presentation proposals for the 2020 WSSDA Annual Conference through 5 p.m. on May 29. While proposals are welcomed from educational organizations and others, presentation proposals by school directors are greatly encouraged, and given priority in the selection process….
On COVID-19 and WSSDA
Essential WSSDA Operations are Continuing All staff continue to work. Phone lines and emails are monitored and operational as usual. All regular WSSDA business, like the position proposal process and committee meetings will continue. However, committee meetings will switch to online instead of in-person. …
Spotlight: The Resolutions Committee
In the spring issue of WSSDA Direct, the chair and vice-chair of the Resolutions Committee answered a few questions about their work on the committee. Below is an expanded version of their answers, which will may shed light on the committee’s work and the…