Annual Conference Registration
Registration
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.
Pre-Conference Workshop Rates
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.
Through September 22
- Regular: $195
- Student: $150
- Guest/Non-Member: $275
On or after September 23
- Regular: $215
- Student: $170
- Guest/Non-Member: $300
Conference Rates
Thurs. Nov. 16, 2023 – Sat. Nov. 18, 2023. The regular conference begins on Thursday at 2:00 pm.
Through September 22
- Regular: $540
- Student: $295
- Guest/Non-Member: $1,575
- Regular Single day (specify Friday 11/17 or Saturday 11/18) $315
- Student Single day (specify Friday 11/17 or Saturday 11/18) $195
No single day rate available for non-members.
On or after September 23
- Regular: $610
- Student: $335
- Guest/Non-Member: $2,100
- Regular Single day (specify Friday 11/17 or Saturday 11/18) $330
- Student Single day (specify Friday 11/17 or Saturday 11/18) $210
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.
Payment Options
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.
Paying by Check
We must receive your check no later than October 13, 2023. When paying by check please:
- Make your check or warrant payable to “WSSDA Annual Conference”.
- Note the invoice number, Annual Conference 2023, and the names of all registrants.
- Include a copy of your registration confirmation.
- Mail to:
Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA)
P.O. Box 5248
Lacey, WA 98509
Paying by Purchase Order
You must issue purchase orders within 30 days of registration.
Annual Conference Terms and Conditions
Registration Confirmation
You will receive an email confirmation upon completion of online registration. This confirmation includes:
- A link to the hotel reservation form
- A link to make registration changes, additions and substitutions
- A link to register for OnBoard courses offered at the conference
If you need assistance, please contact the WSSDA Registrar.
Cancellations
Refunds are available if made by Friday, October 13, on the following basis:
- A full refund, less a $125 cancellation fee can be requested.
- If the attendee is registered for only a pre-conference workshop, a full refund, less a $125 cancellation fee can be requested.
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.
Special Accommodations
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.
- Indicate food allergies or dietary requirements on the registration form.
- If you have special visual, hearing, ambulatory, or other needs, please indicate that on the registration form or contact the WSSDA Conference Manager at least two weeks before the conference.
Unauthorized Distribution of Materials and Conditions of Attendance
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.
