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Leadership Development
WSSDA offers training programs, events and tools developed to maximize leadership and governance abilities for improved student learning. These services provide practical strategies and resources to help your board and superintendent function as a high-performing team. Because WSSDA is the only organization representing the…
Policy & Legal
WSSDA can help your district stay on track with the most current policies and legal developments. We offer a variety of services and publications to support effective school district governance. Free Member Services Staff members are available via telephone and email to provide timely…
Strategic Advocacy
Led by education policy professionals, WSSDA’s strategic advocacy branch exists to: equip all school board members with the knowledge, tools, and resources to engage in effective year-round legislative advocacy at the state and federal levels support, initiate or oppose legislation in accordance with WSSDA’s…
Enjoy the best of both worlds at WSSDA’s 2020 Annual Conference
WSSDA’s annual conference has been reimagined and relaunched for 2020. For the first time, you can attend the conference in person, remotely or both. Experience more opportunities than ever to connect, learn, share, imagine and be inspired by keynote speakers, breakout sessions and talented…
New Model Resolutions
WSSDA has created three new model resolutions to help school boards respond to circumstances due to COVID-19. Districts will need only one of the three new model resolutions because each is for a different scenario. Related, please note: OSPI’s Days & Hours Waivers and Reporting Requirements: FAQ Special Rules for…
Deadline extended to submit WSSDA position proposals
The coronavirus has interrupted many parts of our lives, including finding time to complete even the slightest task. Knowing this, WSSDA has extended the window for submitting position proposals to May 20th. Stronger advocacy WSSDA currently has 102 permanent and 106 legislative positions. The…
Apply by May 26 to become a WSSDA board officer candidate
Today through May 26, 2020, school directors may apply to become a candidate for WSSDA board president-elect and vice president. For next year’s board, the president-elect candidates can come from either side of the state, while candidates for vice president must be from the…
NSBA gains a WSSDA past president
Marnie Maraldo (above center), a current member of the Issaquah school board and past president of WSSDA, has been elected to the board of the National School Boards Association (NSBA). One of three school directors representing the pacific region, Director Maraldo’s presence will allow…
COVID-19 Graduation Toolkit
See the new model polices here.
WSSDA creates Graduation Policy Toolkit
WSSDA has produced several new model policies to support school boards in responding to the extraordinary circumstances created by COVID-19. Those policies, plus joint guidance created in partnership with the State Board of Education (SBE), are available on this graduation toolkit page. The toolkit…