Become a WASA Member

JOIN WASA TODAY! (Online form)

"Membership in WASA is a ‘must’ for superintendents and central office administrators. WASA provides a variety of professional growth options for its members, as well as opportunities to forge personal and professional relationships with other school leaders throughout the state. The establishment of those relationships enables members to network with professional colleagues, which is critical to success in our profession. WASA is a highly respected voice for K–12 education. To sustain and further strengthen that standing, we need you to join us in the work of WASA—as we advocate for the children of Washington and support those who courageously lead our schools."

- Joel Aune, Superintendent, Snoqualmie Valley School District (2011-2012 WASA President)

"Given our current economic status, we are confronted with making difficult choices. We need to work in unison as educational leaders. I strongly encourage you to become a member of WASA as we continue the extremely important work of promoting community and legislative support for public education."

- Timothy Ames, Superintendent, Wellpinit School District, Chair, WASA 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.

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