Washington State School Directors’ Association

Empowering School Directors to Champion Student Success
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Register for Leadership Academy

Take one, two or all three trainings. Offered February 5, 6, and 8.

Register for Leadership Academy

Take one, two or all three trainings. Offered February 5, 6, and 8. Take all three and get a 16% discount.

How WSSDA Empowers School Directors

Get a bird’s eye view of our annual cycle of events and opportunities for professional learning, networking, and legislative advocacy.

Resources for Effective Leadership

  • Services for School Directors

    New or veteran, WSSDA has resources, and services to support individuals and leadership teams.

  • Committees & Groups

    Elected, advisory, and other groups in WSSDA mean there are many ways to pursue what interests you.

  • Professional Development

    We’re a national leader in research and professional learning with a growing catalog of options.

Make Your Voice Heard

Gain support, resources, and special opportunities to amplify your school board’s advocacy voice.

WSSDA is the place where school directors can find professional development and training opportunities, network, and learn how to best advocate for the needs of the students in their districts.

Sandy Hayes 2024 WSSDA President, Northshore School District

Upcoming Events


Featured Events

To Network, Learn, and Advocate

These core WSSDA events happen each year and provide valuable networking, advocacy, and professional learning experiences for school board members.

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