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…
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…
Led by education policy professionals, WSSDA’s strategic advocacy branch exists to: WSSDA’s advocacy platform is comprised of legislative and permanent positions adopted at General Assembly that reflect the beliefs, values, and interests of Washington’s 1,477 school board members.To support all Washington school boards, WSSDA’s…
Written by David S. Knight, an associate professor of education finance and policy at the University of Washington. This article appeared in the Winter 2023 issue of WSSDA Direct. Visit wssda.org/direct to see all the latest issues of WSSDA’s newsmagazine. Our state’s K-12 school system provides excellent…
During the summer, most schools across the country stand silent at night while their students are on break. But in Tacoma Public Schools, when the sun went down, its schools became the favorite hangout spot of kids across the city. Last summer, every weeknight…
The feature stories of this issue focus on the public education finance system of Washington state and a remarkable paradigm shift in the community of Tacoma for safeguarding their youth with summer programming. Read all about it in our latest issue of WSSDA’s Direct…
Four school directors began 2024 as the newest members of the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) Board of Directors. A fifth person was appointed later and a new president and president-elect were sworn in at the WSSDA Annual Conference. The elected board members…
Every school board has the opportunity to propose a revision, retirement, or addition to WSSDA’s platform of 225 positions from March 11 through April 8, 2024. Boards will vote on whether or not to adopt proposals at WSSDA’s annual General Assembly in the fall….
WSSDA is looking for somebody passionate about fostering leadership and driving positive developments in public education. They need to thrive in a collaborative environment and relish the opportunity to use their skills to benefit our locally elected school boards. In fact, school board experience…
The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) will offer Board Boot Camp in Prosser on February 24. Board Boot Camp is foundational for any school board member. Participants will hear from trainers with extensive school board experience as they cover many of the basics…