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 16–18 | Seatac and October 17–19 | Spokane District and building teams are invited to join education partners for the first statewide conference exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence in Washington State’s K-12 education system!
December 10 | Virtual Don't miss this opportunity to learn with Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson as they share insights about the recent publication of their book “Leading with Intention.” This conference is VIRTUAL.
October 4 | Virtual WASAbot.AI aims to serve as your “go-to” for AI prompts, GPTs, training, resources, as well as the latest news on what's coming next in AI.
October – April | Virtual Join WASA, in partnership with Stevens Clay, for guidance on key legal issues. Topics include collaborating with legal counsel, compliance with OPMA and PRA, labor disputes and strikes, reducing district liability, and school discipline.
October 29, February 4 | Virtual From navigating the upcoming political season to communicating fiscal complexities to building stronger relationships with labor, join us for a Lunch and Learn series focused on communications and leadership.
October 25, December 11 | Virtual Join us in three-component, complimentary Lunch and Learn series to learn more about legislative advocacy, WASA's legislative platform, and a 2025 session preview. Facilitated by Dan Steele.
September – April | Virtual Would you like support guiding your district’s AI integration? Join a complimentary monthly opportunity to propel your district’s implementation by sharing the journey with a community of fellow educational leaders.
October – May | Virtual Join us for a series of virtual professional learning sessions across the 2024–25 school year. Gain actionable insights, reflect on research and practice, connect with global educators, and directly apply innovative strategies to your work.
Throughout the 2024 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.
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The final week of the 2024 Session has arrived. Final Budgets are ready to go and "trailer" bills are being adopted.
Budget are out and being adopted. As we pass the opposite house fiscal committee cutoff and approach the opposite house floor cutoff action continues to be fast and furious--with 9 days remaining.
The 2024 Session has hit the homestretch! Budgets have been released--which fail to adequately provide for K-12. We have 2 weeks to positively impact!
House of origin cutoff has arrived and action moves to the opposite house. Key K-12 bills are on the move and Budgets are next on the agenda!
Major cutoff dates have passed, with key K-12 priorities advancing. Next up: budgets!
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.