Become a WASA Member

JOIN WASA TODAY! (Online form)

"Why join WASA? Because as district leaders during challenging times, we must communicate hope and lead in a way that maintains focus on our core work--rigorous student learning through teaching with best instructional practices. Now, more than ever, we must capitalize on the strength of our synergy to forge our best thinking into effective courses of action to sustain our work. WASA supports and targets the work of district leaders in a way that can make a difference on all fronts--economically, educationally, and politically. WASA can harness the power of the state’s best educational leaders to make a difference for our schools and students. Your voices are needed now."

- Saundra L. Hill, Superintendent, Pasco School District (2010-2011 WASA President)

"The three most important reasons to establish and maintain membership in WASA are the relevant professional growth opportunities pertinent to the ever-changing administrative landscape, opportunities to develop meaningful professional relationships with fellow school administrators, and the eagerness and willingness of members to offer ideas, support to peers, and consistently model the ideal that we're all in this together."

- Howard King, Superintendent, Elma School District (Chair, Membership Committee)

Membership Benefits

Professional Development

Examples of professional activities offered include:

• Washington State Leadership Academy
• Fall Workshop
• WASA/WSSDA Legislative Conference
• Small Schools Conference
• Superintendent Workshop
• WASA/AWSP Summer Conference
• New Superintendent Workshop
• OSPI/WASA Special Education Workshop
• Regional events and component-specific activities

Liability Insurance and Legal Services

WASA active members are protected in legal situations with a $250,000 Educators Professional Liability Policy. Active members also are eligible for legal assistance with due process, contract issues, and other issues related to their professional assignment.

 Individual Assistance

WASA staff are always on call to offer members individual assistance with administrative issues, employment information, problem solving, and counseling.

Networking and Leadership Opportunities

WASA members are part of a valuable network of colleagues who share ideas and strategies, solve problems, and address common concerns. Alignment with one of five component groups ensures members receive valuable interaction and networking opportunities within job professions in addition to more expansive networking opportunities.

Government Relations

WASA members form a powerful, collective voice in support of public education. WASA’s highly regarded legislative team is actively involved with all legislation affecting Washington’s public schools. WASA communicates member insights to legislators and policymakers in Washington State and provides members access to the latest happenings in the legislative arena.

Access to Critical Information

• Current issues, events, and other useful items are communicated to members through several media:
• WASA's website features current information on hot topics, legislative activity, professional development, career opportunities, and other newsworthy items.
• WASA's monthly newsletter, Hotline, delivers recent news and upcoming activities.
• Email alerts communicate critical issues and time-sensitive data.
• Special focus publications include the annual Legislative Session Guide and end-of-session Legislative Report, plus series booklets such as Best Practices for Closing the Achievement Gap Through Shared Leadership.
• This Week in Olympia (TWIO) is a weekly communication distributed during the legislative session.
• Annual regional member directories are useful for establishing relationships with colleagues within the WASA regions.

Proactively Serving Today's Educational Leaders

The Washington Association of School Administrators is committed to the development of quality education through professional leadership. Members benefit from a supportive community of professional leaders working to:

• Provide, in concert with AWSP, OSPI, and their professional organizations, a research-based, high-quality leadership academy for ongoing professional development.
• Sustain a positive impact on legislative and community leaders to meet the demands of school administrators in Washington State. WASA is taking a lead in efforts to secure ample school funding for districts statewide.

There are several categories for the appropriate membership status. Active membership is for those currently employed in a local district, associate membership for those in higher education, out-of-state or employees of professional associations, Retire/Rehire, Retired/Life and Student/Intern memberships each provide aligned support to benefit your specific needs.

The Washington Association of School Administrators is committed to the development of quality education through professional leadership. Members benefit from a supportive community of proactive professional leaders.

We also suggest you consider joining the national association, The American Association of School Administrators for additional benefits. The national focus is critical to many direct and indirect impacts on the local district. Your expanded support in insurance, legislative impacts, and access to professional development activities is well worth your consideration.

Please note: WASA dues for Active members (those currently serving as full- or part-time school administrators) are calculated at three-quarters of 1 percent of your previous year's salary. WASA dues for Retire/Rehire members (retirees who rehire to full- or part-time service) are calculated at three-quarters of 1 percent of the current year's salary. Associate, Retired/Life, and Student/Intern members have fixed-rate fees.

Membership subscriptions expire yearly on June 30.

JOIN WASA TODAY!  (Online form) (PDF)