Facilitating for Impact

About

WASA is excited to open the application window for the second cohort of Facilitating for Impact - an initiative designed to strengthen leadership confidence, collaboration, and connection across Washington’s education community.

Facilitating for Impact will bring together 50 WASA members on the eastside and 50 on the westside for a focused journey that increases leadership capacity for uniting people around a shared purpose and facilitating leadership collectives that inspire action and foster belonging.

Participants Will:

• Engage in a one-day in-person training focused on high-impact leadership strategies that elevate team culture and collective efficacy, applicable to a full array of topics and situations.
  
• Develop new and deeper peer relationships with colleagues across the state.
  
• Strengthen confidence and leadership efficacy to enhance longevity in your role and deepen commitment to public education.

Participation Details

Cost: There is no fee to participate in this program.

Travel Support: A one-night hotel accommodation will be provided by WASA for the night of either September 16 in SeaTac or September 17 in Spokane for participants if their school district office is more than 50 miles from the event venue.

WASA is seeking rich representation across regions, gender, races/ethnicities and district size.

Applications due July 1, 2026
Notifications by July 31, 2026

Apply Today

Program Schedule and Components

1. WASA Leadership Collaboratives Orientation
   A brief overview of WASA's vision, program logistics, and an opportunity for Q&A. Select one (1) to attend.
   
   📅 August 10, 2026 | 🕐 3 – 4 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
   
   📅 August 11, 2026 | 🕐 8 – 9 a.m. | Virtual via Zoom
   
   
2. One Day In-Person Training
   Participants will gain an understanding of the Leadership Collective facilitation process and its ability to increase leadership efficacy and positively influence student and adult learning through shared understanding, joint work, and evidence-based reflection. Select one (1) to attend.
   
   WESTSIDE
   📅 September 17, 2026 | 🕗 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | ESD 121 in Renton
   
   EASTSIDE
   📅 September 18, 2026 | 🕗 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | ESD 101 in Spokane
   
   
3. Four(4) to Six(6) 90-minute, Virtual Small Group Sessions
   Continue your learning, reflection, and peer collaboration throughout the year. Dates will be set by your small group facilitator.
   
   

Space is Limited

Participation is limited to 50 members to ensure a personalized, high-impact experience.

Questions

If you have any questions, please email Kim Fry at kfry@wasa-oly.org.