Register Now for WSSDA’s Latest Interactive Training
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….
Top Three Principles of School Board Success
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…
WSSDA Produces New Education Funding FAQ
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…
Maximizing Your Board’s Effectiveness: WSSDA’s Toolkit for Summer Success
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…
WSSDA Welcomes Two New Staff Members
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…
Commitment, empowerment, board development, and more in the latest issue of WSSDA Direct
The feature story of this issue showcases the Sumner-Bonney Lake School Board and district staff’s strong dedication to the promise they made to every student. You’ll also learn how your board can maximize its productivity during the summer break. Read about this in the…
Register for the 2024 WSSDA Annual Conference
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…
Exciting Opportunity: WSSDA Accepting Applications for Executive Director
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…
Deadline Extended: Call for Presenters at the 2024 WSSDA Annual Conference
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….
WSSDA Seeks a Director of Policy and Legal Services
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…