Registration is now open for the 2026 AWSP/WASA Annual Summer Conference, and we can’t wait to welcome leaders from every corner of Washington. This year’s theme, “Better Together: Leading with Purpose, Connecting with Heart,” reminds us that our work is strongest when principals, assistant principals, superintendents, and central office leaders move forward as one. The challenges we face in education are complex, but our collective commitment to students grounds and guides us. Join us this summer as we learn, reflect, and reconnect—because when we lead together, everyone benefits.

Registration is Now OPEN!

ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please Note: If another staff member is registering a group from your district, they may need to create a free MyAWSP account. They can look up or create their account here.

AWSP Members: Use your usual AWSP log-in to register online. Please do not create a guest account. If you are unsure of your password, you can reset your password here.

WASA Members: You should now have an account in AWSP’s system. If you have never logged in, you might need to set or reset your password. You can look up your account, set, or reset your password here.

Not a Member of AWSP or WASA? Start here to see if we have an account for you in our system. You’ll find instructions here to set up a new account, if necessary.

A note about payment: This year, credit card and ACH bank transfers are the accepted payment methods for conference registration. A 3% credit card fee will be added to credit card transactions, and Washington state sales tax will be added for each payment method. Questions? Email Dameon Brown.

Pricing

View the pricing structure matrix.

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Conference Housing

You must first register for the conference to gain access to the hotel room block links. Details will be provided in your registration confirmation. Please call the hotels directly with any questions or concerns regarding reservations. For other questions, email Kim Marquette.

Keynote Speakers

Call for Presenters

The call for presenters closed on December 22. Thank you to everyone who submitted a conference proposal! We will announce whether submissions have been accepted, waitlisted, or not accepted via email in early March. 

Conference Theme and Strands

This year’s breakout session strands revolve around our 2026 conference theme, Better Together: Leading with Purpose. Connecting with Heart:

• Collaborative Leadership: Better Together in Action
  
• Purpose-Driven Systems and Strategy
  
• The Human Side of Leadership: Connecting with Heart
  
• Leadership for Change, Innovation, and Resilience
  
• Leadership Growth and Reflection

Pre-Conference Sessions

Below is a brief outline of pre-con session offerings, dates, and descriptions. For more details, view the pre-con session page.

Full Day Saturday, June 27
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
CEL Framework (Day 1)
Marzano Framework (Day 1)
Danielson Framework (Day 1)

Better Together: Teacher & Student Growth Through Purposeful Evaluation Conversations (Day 1)

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Government-to-Government – OSPI

Full Day Sunday, June 28
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
CEL Framework (Day 2)
Marzano Framework (Day 2)
Danielson Framework (Day 2)

Better Together: Teacher & Student Growth Through Purposeful Evaluation Conversations (Day 2)

The Leader’s Playbook: Moving Your Team From “No” to “Let’s Go” – WSIPC

Half Day Sunday, June 28
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Women in Leadership

Being Cool and Making it HIP: How to Lead High-Impact Cultures of Connection, Engagement, and Belonging – Carlos Ojeda, CoolSpeak

1 – 4 p.m.
Leaders of Color Network: “We Are the Ones We’ve been Waiting For”

Stay in H.A.R.M.’s Way: Building Leaders, Managing Climate, Sustaining Culture – Chris Collins, CoolSpeak