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New Leadership Academy Launches in February

February 5 is day one of WSSDA’s new method for delivering professional learning opportunities for school directors: Leadership Academy. Leadership Academy was designed with feedback from school directors. The academy bundles training into a condensed timeframe that will reoccur each winter (virtually) and summer (in-person). The academy is an attempt…

School Board Recognition Month: A Tribute to Leadership and Advocacy

Nationwide, states mark January as School Board Recognition Month, and Washington is no exception. This month is an opportunity to celebrate the elected officials who serve their communities by dedicating their time and energy above and beyond their ordinary occupations. These citizens play a crucial role in helping set the…

Elma, Grandview and Yakima Named 2024 Boards of the Year

Drawn from among 37 Boards of Distinction named earlier this month, the 2024 Boards of the Year are specially recognized within their respective size categories of small, medium, and large school districts. This top honor recognizes a board that has shown significant vision and leadership that clearly resulted in positive…

Elevate your Leadership with Leadership WSSDA!

If you’re a school director with at least two years of school board experience, consider applying to the Leadership WSSDA program by January 5, 2025. With engaging, hands-on learning and insights from state and local leaders, the program will strengthen your leadership skills and help you form new connections with…

Advancing Inclusion Through Belonging: WSSDA’s Last Equity Training of the Year

Register now for WSSDA’s last in-person equity training of 2024. The training will be in Vancouver, WA on Saturday, December 7, from 9-11:30am. During this learning experience, school directors will explore the relationships between belonging, engagement, dignity, and student growth/success more deeply. See all the learning goals for Advancing Inclusion…

Spotlight on Student Talent at 2024 WSSDA Annual Conference

Musha Marimba Odyssey String Ensemble Sacajewa Choir Previous slide Next slide The WSSDA Annual Conference is right around the corner, and we’re thrilled to bring attendees some outstanding student performers from around Spokane. Each year, the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) selects three distinct student groups to showcase the…

The Big 3 Anchor WSSDA’s 2025 Legislative Priorities

On October 29, the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) board adopted the association’s 2025 legislative priorities—and the “Big 3” feature prominently. The Big 3 are: Special Education Funding Materials Supplies and Operating Costs (MSOC) Funding Transportation for Students A fourth priority adopted by WSSDA board is updating the state’s…

WSSDA Recognizes Record Number of Boards of Distinction

A record 37 applicants have received the 2024 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). “Several boards applied this year that haven’t done so in the past,” said WSSDA Executive Director Tricia Lubach. “It’s encouraging to see more boards participating because it helps them connect…

WSSDA Seeks Strategic Advocate to Support School Boards

The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is looking for a new staff member eager to help school boards make a difference in public education through strategic advocacy and policy analysis. The new staff member will be a key contributor to supporting school directors by tracking and analyzing legislation, evaluating…