WASA provides ongoing, in-depth professional learning opportunities for every member.
Members benefit from a supportive community of professional leaders working to provide and sustain a positive impact on legislative and community leaders.
WASA believes the commitment of resources to the education and welfare of children is an investment in quality of our future.
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October 1–2 | Tacoma Join Michael McDowell and Peter DeWitt as they co-facilitate a day and a half of learning to answer "How does what we do have a positive impact on student learning,” and “how do we evaluate our own impact?”
September – May | Virtual With support from OSPI, this academy was developed to provide support to early career superintendents.
October – May With support from OSPI, this academy has been developed to support those who have administrative responsibilities to special education. Session modules, noted below, are designed to support leaders with relevant and timely topics presented by local e
Virtual Academy Next Level Leaders is Washington State’s Premier Leadership Development Academy dedicated to preparing leaders to conquer complex challenges through the development of a two-year learning community.
September – March | Virtual Registration is open for WASA’s complimentary Mentor Academy! Please join your colleagues from across the state who are also mentoring a new to the role of superintendent!
There's still time to register! Instructional leaders, this is for you.
September – April | Virtual This academy is designed to provide guidance and encouragement for all educators considering or pursuing their first role at the central office. Apply now!
Throughout the 2023 Legislative Session, Assistant Executive Director Dan Steele will be posting short, informative podcast episodes on a regular basis. This podcast focuses on key legislative issues to keep WASA members informed of hot topics and emerging conversations in Olympia.
Listen to the most recent podcasts directly below.
Also listen to Previous episodes
The final week of the 2023 session has arrived. Much work remains to be done, including final action on the 3 two-year budgets, special education, and pupil transportation.
The Legislature is moving to its final phase, with Sine Die less than two weeks away. Budget negotiations are ongoing and we see positive signals about K–12.
All six legislative budget proposals have been introduced and are on the move. We are in the closing days of session but continue to provide advocacy messages for you to use.
All four Budgets are on the table as negotiations get set to begin. We've officially entered the homestretch!
Budget Week is here! The Revenue Forecast was updated today, and we have scheduled budget releases. Priority bills also continue to move.
Washington Association of School Administrators
WASA is committed to the development of quality education through professional leadership.
Members benefit from a supportive community of professional leaders working to provide and sustain a positive impact on legislative and community leaders to meet the demands of school administrators in Washington State.
WASA offers four flexible Membership options.
Learn more or become a member.
WASA thanks our Corporate Partners. Their support of our organization enables us to provide valuable professional development opportunities. Many of our corporate partners engage in local community and school activities and programs. Their commitment to youth is appreciated.