ABOUT

With support from OSPI, this academy was developed to provide support to early career superintendents. 

Commitment
• Session participation
• Participation in year-end academy evaluation
• Travel and housing expenses, if applicable

RESOURCES

Early Career Mentor Academy Resources will be posted as available at this link.

2025–26 SESSION MODULES

• Establishing Structures: school board relations, board meetings, running meetings
Setting goals with your board
Leading through challenges
Budget & Labor relations
Finishing strong & thinking ahead
Emerging Issues

2025–26 SCHEDULE

September 30 | Zoom
9:30–11:30 a.m.

October 21 | Zoom
9:30–11:30 a.m.

January 13 | Zoom
9:30–11:30 a.m.

February 17 | Zoom
9:30–11:30 a.m.

March 24 | Zoom
9:30–11:30 a.m.

In-Person

May 3, 2026 | Campbell's Resort, Chelan
Mentor and Early Career Superintendent Academies in-person session will be held at the Campbell's Resort in Lake Chelan, WA from 1 – 4 p.m. prior to the Superintendents Conference, which will begin at 5 p.m.

Housing and Washington State Approved Clock Hours will become available when registration for the Superintendents Conference is launched in late February 2026.

REGISTRATION

2025–26 Early Career Academy Registration Rate: $325
Bundle and save $100! Incoming Superintendent Conference + 2025–26 Early Career Superintendent Academy = $720


REGISTER NOW

 

Cancellations 

A $100 administrative fee applies to all cancellations submitted by July 8, 2024.
No refunds after July 8th.
No Show = No Refund.

If you need assistance with your login/access, contact Ryan Hickerson at 360.742.6439 or by email at rhickerson@wasa-oly.org.

FACILITATORS

Jeff Snell
Executive Director, WASA
jsnell@wasa-oly.org
360.624.3792

QUESTIONS

Contact Ryan Hickerson at rhickerson@wasa-oly.org with registration questions.