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…
Regional Meetings go Hybrid
All of our state’s school directors should have the opportunity to participate in regional meetings. To allow that to happen, WSSDA is announcing the addition of a hybrid option. School directors now have the choice of attending regional meetings in-person or virtually. Also new this year We…
Continuing the Conversation around Equity August 17
School directors are invited to continue the conversation around having equity discussions with the community. Join Washington School Administrators Association (WASA) members for our next webinar on August 17 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This session will offer proactive strategies for leading,…
Fall Regional Meetings start September 9
Mark your calendars for the upcoming fall regional meetings, organized by director areas. Meetings kick off September 9 in Prescott and conclude October 28 in Bethel. Meeting dates and registration Go to wssda.org/regionalmeetings to find your meeting date and sign up. If you’re not…
Free Aug. 4 Webinar: Tips for How to Have Difficult and Emotionally Charged Conversations
WASA, AWSP, and WSSDA are excited to offer this timely—and complimentary—Lunch and Learn Zoom. We are proud to welcome Michael Grinder, Nonverbal Communication Expert, Michael Grinder & Associates, as he leads us through “Tips for How to Have Difficult and Emotionally Charged Conversations.” DATE/TIMEAugust…
Interim: Mastery-based Learning
WSSDA’s strategic advocacy team hosted the fourth Leg Reps Learn of the 2021 interim. These webinars will be offered at no cost to WSSDA members on topics related to WSSDA’s advocacy efforts. Leg Reps Learn This week’s Leg Reps Learn webinar focused on mastery-based…
Final List of WSSDA Board Officer Candidates
The final list of candidates for September’s WSSDA board officers election is now set. Voting will begin September 1 when school board members receive an email with their personal ballot link. To ensure participation, board members are encouraged to provide or update their emails by contacting WSSDA…
A New Way to Think of Advocacy
Advocacy 365 There is always a great deal of attention on the legislative session that begins each January, but advocacy is a year-round activity. To make the most of your advocacy efforts, take a look at our new advocacy cycle planner that reflects the…