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: WSSDA’s advocacy platform is comprised of legislative and permanent positions adopted at General Assembly that reflect the beliefs, values, and interests of Washington’s 1,477 school board members.To support all Washington school boards, WSSDA’s…
Learn, grow, and prepare at the 2022 Legislative Conference
Registration is open for the 2022 WASA • WSSDA • WASBO Legislative Conference, taking place virtually on January 30, from 1-5 p.m. Legislative Conference is an opportunity for embers of these associations to hear updates on our shared legislative priorities, the current education budget…
Experienced School Directors: Apply Now For Leadership WSSDA
Through January 16, 2022, WSSDA is accepting applications for the next class of its Leadership WSSDA program. For the experienced board director For directors with at least two years of experience, this program is a great opportunity for taking your leadership to the next level. Over the…
School Funding Coalition Releases 2022 Legislative Priorities
The School Funding Coalition is comprised of seven statewide education associations, including WSSDA, representing almost 8,000 school district leaders from our state’s 295 school districts. We bring a front-line understanding of school district financing and education funding issues. The Coalition convened to speak with…
WSSDA’s 2022 Legislative Priorities
WSSDA’s 2022 legislative priorities are here! This year, our priorities will emphasize the need for investments in special education and mental health supports, plus adjustments to funding allocations that better reflect actual district needs. WSSDA’s 2022 Legislative Priorities have been outlined in an easy-to-read one-page document. How to use the one-pager School directors…
Expand your horizons with Leadership WSSDA
Over the past 16 years, more than 200 school directors have spent a year exploring their leadership capacity with a small group of colleagues from around the state through the Leadership WSSDA program. About Leadership WSSDA Leadership WSSDA is designed to let experienced school…
2021 Election Results
Below are results for the Fall 2021 Director Area elections and for the Federal Relations Network. WSSDA Board of Directors DA 3 Rick Maloney, University Place DA 7 Aurora Flores, Manson DA 10 Greta White, Endicott Resolutions Committee DA 1 Ken Christoferson, Stanwood Camano…
Federal Way—StickING to the Strategic Plan
In the best of times, school boards may face a variety of challenging issues. Normally, they might encounter enough thorny issues to fill a box, but the past year has presented enough challenges to fill a box truck! With so many twists and turns…