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…
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….
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…
WSSDA Direct
Hard copies will reach mailboxes in the coming the days. Until then, here is the electronic version of our Spring 2020 issue. To see past issues, visit wssda.org/direct.
Regional Trainings
Please visit our Regional Training page for information about the current training opportunities.