About WSSDA
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The Washington State School Directors’
Association provides leadership, advocacy and services to support
public school directors’ efforts to improve student learning
through quality governance of schools. |
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How WSSDA was founded |
Locally elected school boards are at the heart of the public education
system in Washington state. School boards serve as a vital link
between the community and the classroom — making policy, setting
budgets, and exerting leadership to prepare our children for the
opportunities of the future.
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Washington State School Directors’ Association is comprised of all
1,477 school board members from Washington state’s 295 public school
districts. Founded in 1922, WSSDA is authorized by the State
Legislature to be self-governed through a president and board of
directors elected from school boards from throughout the state.
WSSDA’s Mission
WSSDA’s core mission is focused on promoting student learning by
ensuring that school board members have the knowledge, tools and
services they need to effectively govern their districts and champion
public education. To that end, WSSDA is:
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leader in promoting effective governance by school directors through
professional development and leadership programs, policy briefings,
strategic planning services, and legal research;
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respected, trusted advocate for public education and student
achievement at the local, state and federal levels; and
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comprehensive network through which school board members learn from
each other, keep abreast of policy and legal developments in
education, and share successful practices and innovative ideas.
WSSDA’s Services
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Board Training/Professional Development
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Policy and Legal Services
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Strategic Planning
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Information Resources/Issue Briefings
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Advocacy
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Conferences/Regional Meetings
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WSSDA |
221 College St. NE •
Olympia WA 98516
Location Map |
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Tel: 360/493-9231 •
Fax: 360/493-9247 |
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E-Mail: mail@wssda.org |
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Executive Director:
Martharose Laffey |
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Webmaster:
Sue Brand |
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Staff Directory |
Office Hours:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Pacific Time)
Monday thru Friday |
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