Event Calendar

Printer-friendly version of the event calendar. (Updated 4/1/13)

WASA/AWSP Summer Conference

Spokane, June 23-25, 2013 (hosted by WASA)

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One of the strongest traditions for WASA members is the attendance at our annual WASA/AWSP Summer Conference at the end of June. A long established partnership with our principal colleagues is this event that is timed to close out our year. The opportunity to gather with administrator colleagues and wrap up the close of school, plan for the following year and simply reconnect with old friends, has become a tradition.

Programming includes national level keynote speakers, statewide practitioner concurrent sessions and other customized programming are all annual offerings. Participation over the three days includes participants from around the state as well as out of state professionals. Our numbers often swell to over 500.

The two associations rotate as lead organizations and a healthy competition exists to plan and deliver the high quality program we all deserve. We want to thank AWSP for such a strong partnership with this conference.

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WASA New Superintendent Workshop

WASA invites first-year superintendents and those assuming new superintendent positions to a two-day orientation/information/skill-building conference at the WASA office in Olympia. This workshop provides a unique and invaluable opportunity to focus your leadership and goals for the first ninety days of your superintendency, whether you are a "first-time" or "seasoned" superintendent. 

WASA/OSPI Special Education Workshop

Tacoma, August 1-2, 2013

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Annually OSPI and WASA partner on planning and delivering a workshop focused on critical compliance and best practice programs for special education directors. Over a dozen years this summer program has successfully engaged most district administrators for special education in meaningful professional development. All content ties to five priority strategies for programming: instructional/classroom best practices, administrative support, legal considerations, fiscal issues and special projects.

The partnership with OSPI is critical to the success of this workshop. We continue to nurture and model this relationship to the benefit of our members. 

WASA/OSPI/AWSP/WSASCD Washington Educators' Conference

SeaTac, October 21-22, 2013

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We are excited to partner with AWSP, OSPI and WSASCD to present an all-inclusive program that will address the needs of all educators. Additional information will be available soon. 

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Focus on Education

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Highlight the great work your district has been doing! Share your vision of public education! Build community support!

The purpose of the district-led school visits/classroom learning walks is to provide community members (legislators, business leaders, parents, ministerial staff, city officials, Kiwanis/Lions clubs, media) the opportunity to join school district personnel in looking for classroom-based evidence on the district-led teaching and learning initiatives.

Employee Relations & Negotiations Network (ERNN) Annual Conference

Olympia, January 24-25, 2014

The Employee Relations & Negotiations Network meets annually to engage, enlighten and share current political and economic issues impacting local school district collective bargaining. This two day event provides information to support the process of dealing with local bargaining strategies with an eye to the future. Sessions are led by sitting human resource directors, fiscal directors and independent agents who deal with these issues every day. Your participation will strengthen you perspectives on the what and how of current bargaining. The workshop is usually held in January or early February each year.

WASA Small Schools Conference

Yakima, March 10-11, 2014

This annual conference invites school and district administrators from small districts throughout Washington State to assemble and engage in meaningful keynote addresses, best-practice concurrent sessions and ongoing participant dialogue around critical issues and common interests. Districts with approximately 2,500 students or less seem to have unique challenges for district operations, student program needs, fiscal limitations and community expectations.

The annual gathering historically occurs in the first weekend of March and attracts administrators, superintendents, and school board members.

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WASA/WSSDA/WASBO Legislative Conference

Olympia, January 26-27, 2014

This conference is held mid-way through the legislative session and provides an excellent opportunity for school directors and administrators to:

• Network with your school director and administrator colleagues from across the state.
• Get up-to-date information on the state budget and key education policy issues.
• Communicate with your local legislators to influence the debate in Olympia.
• Advocate on behalf of common WASA/WSSDA priorities, including the full funding of our public schools.

WASA Superintendent Workshop

Chelan, May 4-6, 2014

The WASA Superintendent Workshop provides a powerful forum for superintendents to share and learn from each other. Action-oriented sessions provide methods for implementing proactive decision making to support the needs of Washington school districts and students.