WSSDA offers First Learning Experience of the Year for School Directors on Jan. 16
Register for Deciphering District Budgets, taking place virtually on January 16 from 5:30-8pm. For starters, school directors will get to know the structure and basic terminology used in the district budget, become familiar with the five funds used in district accounting, and learn about the system used…
Belonging, engagement, and student success — Learn more on Sept 12
On September 12, the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is offering a virtual learning experience for school directors titled Advancing Inclusion through Belonging. But act fast, because registration closes Sunday night. “Advancing Inclusion is one of my favorite OnBoard workshops to facilitate,” said…
Partners by Design—School Directors Help Hone their Training
“I felt a little nervous at first, but after we got going, it felt natural,” said Vanessa Edwards, leadership consultant for the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). Last week, Edwards and OnBoard curriculum co-designer Scott Dolquist practiced delivering one of WSSDA’s newest learning experiences titled…
New responsibilities bring new opportunities
Washington state’s 1,477 school directors oversee the education of more than 1.2 million K-12 students. That is a tremendous responsibility that all of us want to fulfill as best we can. To that end, the Washington School Board Standards identify multiple areas of focus…
WSSDA offering School Finance Workshops, Board Boot Camp and more Starting in February
In February and March, WSSDA is offering workshops in person on both sides of the state and virtually. Current offerings are listed below, but more information is available at wssda.org/bootcamp and wssda.org/onboard. Introduction to the Commitment to Educational EquityFebruary 43:30-6 p.m.Spokane in-personRegister Foundations of State FundingFebruary…
All New Virtual Board Boot Camp
Now you can get learning on demand with WSSDA’s virtual Board Boot Camp! What to expect With registration you gain access to the seven-part course curriculum, which includes: Part 1: Welcome to Virtual Board Boot Camp Part 2: School Board Governance & the Governance…