About

Personally connect with incoming superintendents across the state, meet WASA staff, and learn from experienced superintendents.

DATE/TIME
Sunday, July 23 | 1–8 p.m.
Monday, July 24 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
New and incoming superintendents for the 2023–24 school year. 

Venue

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
1538 Commerce St.
Tacoma, WA 98402

HOUSING
The discounted room block rate of $179 plus taxes and fees, is available until July 10, 2023 or until the room block is full. Please use this link or call 1(888)236-2427 to reserve a room. A credit card will be required to complete the reservation.

PARKING
The discounted parking rate for those staying in the room block is $16.
Parking rates for those attending the conference who are not be staying overnight will be charged for parking at the following rates:

• 0–4 hours — $6
  
• 4–8 hours — $12
  
• 8+ hours — $22 
  

Conference Registration

Clock Hours
11.5 hours will be available to attendees. The clock-hours from will be distributed on July 24, 2023. 

Registration Rate: $350

Cancellations
A $50 administrative fee applies to all cancellations submitted by July 7, 2023.
No refunds after July 7.
No Show = No Refund.

If you need assistance with your login/access, contact Lisa Gehman at 360.943.5717 or by email at lgehman@wasa-oly.org.  

Conference Topics

• Preparing for a Successful Superintendency
  
• Being an Equity Focused Leader in a Divided Community
  
• Strategic Leadership
  
• Sophomore Superintendent Panel
  
• Increasing Confidence in Public Education
  
• Superintendent Support

Laptop

Please bring a laptop or other device with wi-fi capability for use during the conference activities. 

Questions

Contact Lisa Gehman at lgehman@wasa-oly.org with conference registration questions. 
Contact Kim Fry at kfry@wasa-oly.org with questions about the conference.