This year’s event takes place in-person on November 16-18, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Bellevue.
Click the button below to register for the 2023 WSSDA Annual Conference, including OnBoard trainings in district finances and educational equity. Advance registration is not required to attend the open government training.
The pre-conference workshops offer an opportunity to deeply explore issues important to your role as a school leader. These sessions often include expert speakers, panelists and active engagement. For more information about each workshop, please see our pre-conference workshops page.
Thurs. Nov. 16, 2023 – Sat. Nov. 18, 2023. The regular conference begins on Thursday at 2:00 pm.
No single day rate available for non-members.
No single day rate available for non-members.
Regular conference fees apply to board directors, superintendents, asst. superintendents, district staff, educational organizations (OSPI, WASA, AWSP, ESD, etc.), and the like. If you have any questions, please contact the WSSDA Registrar.
The student rate applies only to middle/junior high school and high school students. Students must be accompanied by a registered adult attendee from their school district. If you have any questions, please contact the WSSDA Registrar.
By registering for the conference, all attendees agree to comply with WSSDA’s Annual Conference Terms and Conditions.
You have several options to pay for conference registration: credit card (VISA or MasterCard only), procurement card, purchase order, or check. Please confirm or add “WSSDA” as a vendor in your system, using the mailing address listed below. If your district requires a W-9 to process payments, please access a copy here. Send all payments to the address listed below.
We must receive your check no later than October 13, 2023. When paying by check please:
You must issue purchase orders within 30 days of registration.
Annual Conference Terms and Conditions
You will receive an email confirmation upon completion of online registration. This confirmation includes:
If you need assistance, please contact the WSSDA Registrar.
Refunds are available if made by Friday, October 13, on the following basis:
To request a refund, please email cancellation requests to wssda@kfevents.com by Friday, October 13, 2023. The fee covers administrative costs. No refunds will be granted after Friday, October 13, 2023. No-shows will be charged the full amount. All cancellation requests must be made in writing.
WSSDA wants to ensure the best possible experience for every attendee. If you (or someone you are registering) have a disability or a special need, please let us know so we may help you to fully participate.
In order to comply with the law and provide a more comfortable environment for all attendees, an additional term of attendance is outlined below. By attending, all participants agree to comply with the following:
Pursuant to WAC 292-110-010, WSSDA is a state agency responsible for the proper use of state resources. Unauthorized distribution of materials that support, promote the interests of, or solicit for an outside organization or group by an attendee at any WSSDA-sponsored event or in any conference facility utilized by WSSDA for such events may result in revocation of the credentials that allow that individual to attend the event and/or barring of that individual’s attendance at future WSSDA-sponsored events.