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 | Tumwater Prepare to flourish in the era of AI and digital transformation, a one-day, high-impact conference designed for school and district educators ready to embrace the future of education.
July 30 – August 1 | Wenatchee Innovate, Include, Inspire: Transforming Whole Child Education: Join us to reimagine MTSS, strengthen community partnerships, and celebrate student success while gaining tools to drive meaningful change in whole child education.
September – June | Virtual This academy was designed by Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) and Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) with support from the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).
September – May | Virtual With support from OSPI, this academy was developed to provide support to early career superintendents. Receive a discount on Incoming Superintendent Conference when you register!
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.
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!
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 2025 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 end of session is in sight, with news of a new revenue package and movement on other important bills.
The Policy Committee and Fiscal Committee cutoffs have now passed and legislators head back to Floor action. At the same time, negotiations on the three 2025-27 Budgets have begun. Legislators now rush to finish this session on-time, April 27.
Budgets are on the move. Operating negotiations have begun and Capital Budget proposals are moving this week.
"Budget Week" has arrived. Budget-writer in both house have released two-year Operating Budget proposals--and they're on the move. High level details are in this podcast with more derailed review in This Week in Olympia at: www.wasa-oly.org/TWIO
Our two remaining Big Three bills are set to be heard this, while we wait for budgets to be released, likely next week. Opportunities to engage continue!
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.