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WASA provides ongoing, in-depth professional learning opportunities for every member. Click the link to view our event calendar.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

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Summer Conference: Call for Presenters!

Submissions close Dec 22 This year's breakout session strands revolve around our 2026 conference theme, Better Together: Leading with Purpose. Connecting with Heart. Applications are open now!

https://wasa-oly.org/WASA/WASA/5_0_Professional_Development/Events/WASA_Events/Summer/2026%20Summer_Conference#gsc.tab=0
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Learning & Leading AI Series

Oct 24, Nov 14, Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 27, Apr 24 | Virtual Support keeping your AI skills sharp and learn how other educational leaders are leading the integration of AI into their school systems! Complimentary for members.

https://wasa-oly.org/WASA/WASA/5_0_Professional_Development/Events/Virtual_Events/Lunch___Learn/Learning%20and%20Leading%20AI%20Series#gsc.tab=0
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2026 Legislative Conference

Jan 9 & 10 | Seattle Join education leaders from across the state for a high-energy, solutions-focused conference that will amplify your voice in Olympia and set the stage for the 2027–29 biennium.

https://wasa-oly.org/Leg26
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Legal Lunch & Learn Series

Nov 6, Jan 22, March 26 | Virtual By attending these complimentary sessions, you will gain valuable tools to foster transparency, protect your districts from legal pitfalls, and enhance your decision-making processes.

https://wasa-oly.org/WASA/WASA/5_0_Professional_Development/Events/Virtual_Events/Lunch___Learn/Legal%20Lunch%20and%20Learn%20Series%20with%20Stevens%20Clay#gsc.tab=0
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Rallying Around our Children Lunch and Learn Series

Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, Feb 2, Feb 23 | Virtual This four-part series is connected to the AASA Public Education Promise. Participants will explore practical strategies for communication and engagement that move from audit and reflection to planning and action.

https://wasa-oly.org/WASA/WASA/5_0_Professional_Development/Events/Virtual_Events/Lunch___Learn/Rallying%20Around%20our%20Children%20Lunch%20and%20Learn%20Series#gsc.tab=0
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Amplify Your Voice

Sept 26, Oct 27, Dec 8 | Virtual Amplify your voice through our three-part Legislative Advocacy Lunch & Learn series. Whether you attend one or all three, you’ll walk away more prepared to engage powerfully on behalf of public education.

https://wasa-oly.org/ayv
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Women in Leadership Three-Part Series

Oct 9, Dec 4, Mar 11 | Virtual In this three-part learning series, women-identified leaders will learn about ways to transform self, community, and contribute to the larger systems of education through the lenses of equity, well-being, and growth.

https://learn.awsp.org/courses/108120#
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Special Education Director Academy

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.

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WASA Legislative Report Podcasts

Throughout the 2026 Legislative Session, Assistant Executive Director Marissa Rathbone 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.

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Become a Member

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.

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Our Partners

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.

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