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…
Commitment, empowerment, board development, and more in the latest issue of WSSDA Direct
The feature story of this issue showcases the Sumner-Bonney Lake School Board and district staff’s strong dedication to the promise they made to every student. You’ll also learn how your board can maximize its productivity during the summer break. Read about this in the…
Register for the 2024 WSSDA Annual Conference
Registration is officially open for the 2024 WSSDA Annual Conference happening in Spokane Nov. 21-23. The theme of WSSDA’s 2024 annual conference, “Perspective,” invites us to embark on a profound exploration of the many lenses through which we perceive the world. In the realm of…
Exciting Opportunity: WSSDA Accepting Applications for Executive Director
The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is seeking a transparent and collaborative leader as its next executive director. The ideal candidate will challenge the status quo, bridge divisions, and unify the efforts of school boards statewide while continuously developing an appreciation of what…
Deadline Extended: Call for Presenters at the 2024 WSSDA Annual Conference
The submission deadline for proposals has been extended to the close of business on June 3, 2024. School directors, board-superintendent teams, student leaders, educators, and subject-matter experts are all invited to submit breakout session proposals to share their experiences and voices with conference attendees….
WSSDA Seeks a Director of Policy and Legal Services
The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is looking for a new director of policy and legal services. After 7 years of service, the current director, Abigail Westbrook, has taken a position with the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District effective June 3, 2024. Recruitment Timeline…
Take the Survey about WSSDA’s Future Executive Director
The board of directors of the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is collecting ideas about what to look for in candidates seeking to become the next executive director of WSSDA. Through the end of April, this survey is open for school directors and…
Perspective—WSSDA’s 2024 Conference Theme
The theme of WSSDA’s 2024 annual conference, “Perspective,” invites us to embark on a profound exploration of the many lenses through which we perceive the world. In the realm of education, where our communities (and our boards) encompass a wide array of voices, navigating…