Upcoming webinars
JUNE 18, 2013
2013 Legislative session summary
Presenter: Marie Sullivan, Director of Governmental Relations
While the budget may not be decided yet, join Marie Sullivan, WSSDA’s Director of Governmental Relations, for this interactive exchange on the 2013 legislative session, June 18 at noon-1 p.m.
The webinar will cover new state laws that go into effect for the 2013-14 school year, list opportunities for participation in new work groups, and share the latest revenue forecast, which will be issued earlier in the day. Any movement on the operating budget will be reported as well.
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AUGUST 14, 2013
How to use policy in your district
Presenter:TBD
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Understanding student achievement
Presenter: Colleen Miller, Assistant Director of Leadership and Development Services
OCTOBER 16, 2013
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Presenter:TBD
JANUARY 2014
Conducting a board self-assessment
Presenter:TBD
Webinars on demand
MAY 16, 2013
Complying with the Open Public Meetings Act
Presenter: Heidi Maynard, Director of Policy and Legal
This webinar covered the basics of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), including hot topics such as virtual attendance at board meetings and board member communications by email, text and social media. Attendees also learned how to avoid common pitfalls that lead to OPMA violations and how to ensure your board complies with the law.
APRIL 19, 2013
Evaluating your superintendent
Presenter: Phil Gore, Director of Leadership and Development Services
This session was designed to help school board members refine the evaluation process, examine evidence of performance, and understand the Washington Superintendent Evaluation Initiative. The webinar included an update on the initiative and let boards know how they could participate in a pilot.
MARCH 25, 2013
TPEP: Taking it to the next level
Presenter: Jonelle Adams, Executive Director
This webinar was designed to help school directors understand the latest rules from OSPI and how new requirements will affect their budgets, staff development, data collection and contract negotiation. Jonelle Adams shared the new WSSDA model policy and procedures for TPEP and the actions school boards must take for implementation next fall.
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DECEMBER 12, 2012
Preparing your board for Common Core
Presenter: Jonelle Adams, Executive Director
This webinar was presented by OSPI on the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Dr. Jonelle Adams, WSSDA's Executive Director joined OSPI's Jessica Vavrus for Q&A and to share her perspective on how Common Core standards affects school directors.
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AUGUST 14, 2012
Preparing your board for TPEP
Presenter: Jonelle Adams, Executive Director
Dr. Jonelle Adams, Executive Director of WSSDA and a member of the TPEP Steering Committee, shared her expertise on the components and implementation of TPEP during this hour long webinar. Jonelle also provided critical information on new legislation and its impact on schools and necessary changes for TPEP implementation in 2013-2014.
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