Event Calendar

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Washington State ASCD: The Why Behind RTI: Next Steps with Implementation

Vancouver, February 29, 2012
Renton, March 2, 2012

Presenter: Dr. Austin Buffum

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RTI flourishes when educators implement the "right things for the right reasons."  This one-day session is designed for schools teams to examine their current efforts to help all students learn at high levels, and should be attended by teams comprised of a school principal as well as the school's "RTI team." Teams will have the opportunity to examine effective elementary, middle and high school RTI models from throughout the Nation, as well as to collaboratively share information about what is working well in their own buildings.

WASA Small Schools Conference

Yakima, March 5-6, 2012

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 on-going 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. The conference attracts a range of 125 to 175 administrators, superintendents, school board members and other interested persons.

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Washington State ASCD: Classroom Instruction that Works

Spokane, March 13, 2012

Presenter: Dr. BJ Stone

This session is the first of a four-part series.  Participants do not have to attend all sessions. Research shows that an individual teacher can have a powerful effect on his/her students even if the school doesn't.  Dr. Stone will share the research related to what those highly effective teachers do, as presented in the McREL publication Classroom Instruction that Works, 2nd Edition. Participants will: 1) Receive an overview of the nine categories of instructional strategies; 2) Understand research related to reducing variability within a system; 3) Develop a basic understanding of the strategies associated with the categories of Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback, and Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition; and 4) Develop plans for implementing the information as part of classroom instruction.

Employee Relations & Negotiations Network (ERNN) Annual Conference

Yakima, March 19-20, 2012

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.

Washington State ASCD: Whole Child Conference

Port Orchard, May 4-5, 2012

For the past several years, South Kitsap School District has partnered with a wide variety of external organizations to support learning for the students in their district. Using the ASCD Whole Child Initiative as an integral piece of their plan, SKSD’s vision and purpose is for EVERY child to succeed and learn at high levels.  Every child’s unique pathway to success is lined with many caring, dedicated, loving adults, partners, and program.  Every adult is a key to their success. This model is one that can be replicated by school districts and organizations across the state.  This conference is intended to:
1. SHOW how community partnerships work in South Kitsap School District and with other selected schools and districts.
2. INSPIRE conference participants to find ways to connect with their own community resources and external organizations. As Treasure Hunters, participants will discover ways to unlock students’ potential for improved learning by interacting with our Showcase of Partners. 
3. Provide time to PLAN with your team to begin or continue to work together to build partnerships to ensure that students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged.

WASA Superintendent Workshop

Chelan, May 6-8, 2012

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.

AWSP/WASA Summer Conference

Spokane, June 24-26, 2012

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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

Location TBD, August 2-3, 2012

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/WSASCD/OSPI Fall Workshop

Seattle Airport Hilton, October 11-12, 2012

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This annual workshop joins school and district administrators from every size district in the state of Washington. The specific location is rotated east-west and north-south to share the burden of travel.

The rich history of this workshop is grounded in a strong focus on teaching and learning to help improve the focus and energy of the participants improving student performance.

We encourage a full range of job alike persons to participate for diverse and full impact on meeting the needs of students. Helping employees such as fiscal directors, human resources personnel, directors of teaching and learning, superintendents, board members, and teacher leaders participating in this comprehensive workshop has been beneficial for strengthening the overall impact of schools and districts in the education reform efforts.

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WASA/WSSDA/WASBO Legislative Conference

Olympia, March 10-11, 2013

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.