Local school board members and superintendents are invited to join WSSDA’s newest learning experience to become aware of two key types of disparity: educational opportunity and educational outcomes. Participants will explore what those are, how to detect them, and how they may be related….
Recently, I spoke with a researcher who was writing a book on school board leadership. She asked me the top three things I wished all school board members knew. For a moment, I didn’t know where to begin. School directors are faced with so…
The Washington school funding system is complex, and many previous attempts to explain it are lengthy and time-consuming to read. WSSDA designed this resource to answer some of the most common questions in a simple, accessible, and easy-to-navigate way. Inside this 32-page booklet, you’ll…
During summer, school is out, but board development is in! It’s similar to legislative advocacy; when the legislative session is over, everyone goes home, but that’s when most of the groundwork is laid to prepare for the next session. This summer, spend some time…
On June 17th, the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) had two new staff members begin work. Heather Curl started a new position for WSSDA as a leadership development specialist, while Christine Geary succeeded Abigail Westbrook as director of policy and legal services. Christine…
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…
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…
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….
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…